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Grant WriterThe Stop • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Stop • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title: Development Officer - Grant Writer

Hours: 30 hours/week (Full-time Contract)

6 Month Contract

Salary: $48734 annually comprehensive benefits

Start Date: Immediate



ABOUT THE STOP:

The Stop Community Food Centres mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity builds community and challenges inequality. The Stop began 40 years ago as one of North Americas first food banks and has since grown into a vibrant community centre that uses food as a gateway to addressing many issues including poverty the environment social isolation and health in one of Torontos lowest-income neighbourhoods.



THE OPPORTUNITY:


Reporting to the Manager Major Gifts the Grant Writer is responsible for leading The Stops grant fundraising efforts. This role develops compelling proposals and reports manages relationships with foundation corporate institutional and other funders and prospects conducts prospect research and supports the development of fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Working closely with program and finance staff the Grant Writer develops strong cases for support translates program outcomes into persuasive funding applications and ensures all grant-related deadlines and reporting requirements are met. This position is based primarily in-person at The Stops 1884 Davenport Rd. location with regular engagement across program sites to develop a deep understanding of current programming emerging needs and organizational priorities. As a key member of the Development team this role contributes directly to achieving The Stops fundraising goals.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop write and submit grant applications letters of inquiry reports and other funding-related communications.
  • Manage a portfolio of funders and grant opportunities through cultivation solicitation stewardship and reporting activities.
  • Conduct ongoing prospect research to identify new foundation corporate and institutional funding opportunities.
  • Build strong working relationships with program staff through regular in-person engagement to maintain a thorough understanding of The Stops programs priorities and impact.
  • Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather information develop budgets and prepare compelling funding proposals and reports.
  • Develop and maintain case for support materials impact narratives and other fundraising content.
  • Maintain a grants calendar and ensure all application reporting and stewardship deadlines are met.
  • Track funding opportunities submissions grant awards and funder communications.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the fundraising database and contribute to pipeline forecasting and departmental reporting.
  • Participate in other Development team initiatives as required.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Minimum three years of experience in grant writing foundation fundraising or a related fundraising role.
  • Demonstrated success securing grants and managing foundation relationships.
  • Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate impact clearly and persuasively.
  • Strong research organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working with fundraising databases and donor management systems.
  • Knowledge of fundraising best practices and grant making trends.
  • Commitment to anti-racism anti-oppression community-centered fundraising and The Stops mission and values.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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