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Grant Writer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55411

Position Overview

The Grant Writer/Manager plays a critical role in advancing PIPCLT’s mission by securing funding that supports organizational growth, program expansion, and long-term sustainability. This role is responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, managing the full grant lifecycle, and building strong relationships with funders. The Grant Writer/Manager serves as a bridge between programs, finance, and leadership, ensuring that grant strategies align with organizational priorities and demonstrate measurable impact.

Scope of Responsibility

  • Funding Strategy: Drive PIPCLT’s grant portfolio, aligning opportunities with the organization’s strategic plan and program needs.

  • Grant Lifecycle Management: Lead all aspects of the grant process, from prospect research and proposal development to compliance reporting.

  • Relationship Management: Build and steward relationships with foundations, corporations, and government funders to secure and sustain long-term partnerships.

  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with program and finance staff to develop budgets, collect data, and demonstrate impact in grant proposals and reports.

  • Organizational Sustainability: Diversify and expand funding sources to strengthen the financial foundation of the land trust.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Prospecting

  • Identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.

  • Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Track trends in philanthropic and government funding relevant to commercial land trusts and community development.

2. Proposal Development & Submission

  • Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers tailored to funder guidelines.

  • Develop proposal budgets in partnership with finance staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

  • Ensure timely submission of all proposals and supporting materials.

  • Ensure submission of grant applications totaling at least $750,000 in requested funds per month

3. Grant Administration & Compliance

  • Oversee post-award grant management, including grant agreements, reporting deadlines, and compliance with funder requirements.

  • Collaborate with program staff to collect outcomes data, success stories, and impact metrics for reporting.

  • Monitor expenditures and ensure financial accountability to funders.

4. Reporting & Communication

  • Develop progress reports and updates that highlight the organization’s achievements and impact.

  • Provide grant activity updates to leadership and the board on a regular basis.

  • Maintain an internal grants calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting obligations.

5. Funder Engagement & Stewardship

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with program officers, foundation representatives, and government contacts.

  • Represent PIPCLT at funder meetings, site visits, and community events as needed.

  • Develop stewardship strategies to keep funders engaged beyond individual grants.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field.

  • 3–5+ years of proven success in grant writing and management, with awarded grants from foundations, corporations, or government agencies.

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for diverse audiences.

  • Experience developing budgets and collaborating with finance teams.

  • Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

  • Familiarity with grant databases, prospect research tools, and funder portals.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in a related field.

  • Knowledge of community development, commercial real estate, or land conservation sectors.

  • Experience managing federal or state grants with complex compliance requirements.

  • Background in fundraising strategy beyond grant writing, such as donor cultivation or capital campaigns.

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