Development Writer - Felton Institute

Development Writer

Development Department

Agency Overview

Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 50+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional-age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage professional development that staff can utilize throughout their career.

Program Description

The Development Department works to secure public and private funding, support Felton’s Division and Program leads with fundraising and relationship-building efforts and develop partnerships and collaborations that support the agency's short—and long-term strategic goals. These functions help ensure Felton has the resources to continue its mission.

Job Description

Felton’s Development Writer will collaborate with other team members and program personnel to respond to City, County, State, and Federal direct service contracts and public/private and corporate grant opportunities. This role will prepare Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Requests for Qualifications (RFP, RFI, and RFQs), create content, organize content from others, and create/inform any required supportive documentation (job descriptions, letters of support, resumes, logic models, budgets) for each proposal.  Additionally, the role supports the team by monitoring and tracing task completion and grant disposition (awarded, declined, etc.) Other duties may be assigned within the Development framework.

Minimum Requirements/Qualification

• Five years of demonstrated experience in grant/development writing, preferably in securing public contracts (City/County, State, Federal) in behavioral health and/or other social services.
• Knowledge of grant writing requirements and fund-raising strategies (corporate, private, individual).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and organized (is comfortable working independently.
• Works effectively within a team; flexible and collaborative.
• Use of MS 365, Salesforce, and other relevant technologies/software. 

Additional Information:

Reports to: Development Director

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Hybrid – In Office 3 to 4 days per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $82,500 - $85,500 Annually (DOE)

Benefits (subject to election and eligibility): Fully paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card; Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time); 403B with company match.

Applying Instruction:

All responses must include 1) a Cover letter summarizing your relevant achievements and interest in the position; 2) a Resume or C.V. that highlights your experience and work history; 3) At least one writing sample of two or more pages that contains your grant writing (or other relevant writing). Responses that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.

Candidates should apply for the position at our career page “careers.felton.org” OR directly email resumes to “jobs@felton.org”.

IMP NOTE: Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.