Job Title: Grants Researcher and Writer
Location: New Bedford, MA
Job Type: Hybrid / Part-time (minimum of 10 hours/week)

Why The Women's Center?

At The Women's Center, we're not just offering a job-we're offering a chance to be part of something bigger. We're a team of passionate advocates dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our goal is to empower individuals and promote equity and social justice. If you're looking to make a real impact and grow with a company that values your contributions, you've found the right place.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $30-34 per hour based on experience.
• Benefits: Part time employees below 26 hours will receive the MA state mandate sick time.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours and hybrid work options.
• Culture & Community: A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work makes a real difference.

About the Position:

Are you ready to drive change and secure essential funding for critical programs? As a Grants Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, ensuring that The Women's Center has the resources it needs to continue its vital work. This isn't just a role-it's a chance to shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources that align with the mission and programs of The Women's Center.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposal development, including program outcomes, budgets, and other relevant data.
• Write compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and impact to potential funders.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals according to deadlines, ensuring all requirements and guidelines are met.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements to ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.
• Assist in the development of grant budgets in collaboration with the finance team and program staff.
• Monitor and track grant funding received, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

We're looking for someone who is not only qualified but driven to secure funding for life-changing programs. You should have a Bachelor's degree in communication, writing, or a related field, along with at least five years of experience in grant-writing, fundraising, donor relations, or marketing within a nonprofit setting. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Knowledge of budget development and financial reporting is important, as well as a commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Being technology-savvy, with proficiency in donor databases, grant management software, and Microsoft Office, will be crucial to your success in this role.

Why You'll Love Working Here?

Your work will directly contribute to empowering survivors and promoting equity, and you'll be part of a team that's always innovating to secure funding for critical initiatives. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we celebrate wins big and small, ensuring your hard work won't go unnoticed.

Join Us! If you're ready to use your skills and passion to support survivors and promote positive change, we invite you to be part of our compassionate team. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply today and help us transform hope into reality.

The Women's Center has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. The Women's Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. The Women's Center celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.