Grant Writer presso Food Bank of the Rockies

Position Title:              Grant Writer

Classification:             Non-Exempt

Reports To:                  Grants Manager

Location:                      Denver

Compensation:            $26.70 hourly

Benefits:                       Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule

As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. 

The Grant Writer is responsible for helping to secure, document, and track corporate, association, foundation, and government grants for Food Bank of the Rockies, contributing to the team’s annual revenue goals. This position works in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Grant Writer works cross-departmentally to ensure alignment and funding of key initiatives for the organization.  

The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities. 

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to high-quality and on-time grant proposal and report submissions, including writing and document compilation
• Conduct prospect research to identify new grant funding opportunities
• Help manage timelines and grant deadlines across departments
• Prepare, compile, and maintain updated grant proposal and report attachments, information requests, and narratives
• Support the stewardship of foundations, corporations, associations, and government entities 
• Communicate grant awards via the necessary channels to ensure internal grant compliance with the programs and finance teams
• Help coordinate social media requirements, recognition, and applicable publicity for grant awards and announcements with the marketing and communications team
• Maintain complete and up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge, including grant documentation, and enter all relevant notes and actions in donor records
• Monitor paperwork and maintain records for grant restrictions and deliverables in hard copy and electronically
• Handle the administration of grant-related activities, including acknowledgements and record-keeping
• Handle confidential information with discretion and care, ensuring the privacy and respect of employees, volunteers, partners, donors, or others

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
• Excellent ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple project timelines simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
• Excellent writing and editing experience 
• Ability to effectively communicate and get work done with others 
• Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency    
• Self-directed, accountable for results, and proactive; independent problem solver 
• Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently 
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer  
• Indoor office environment, temperature-controlled 
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelors' Degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• At least two years of prior experience with grant writing
• Prior experience and comfort reading and working with financial documents preferred
• Prior experience and familiarity with Raiser's Edge or donor management software preferred

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt, full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week.  

Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays, but primarily stay within the core business hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  A flexible work schedule is available with the option to work remotely in the Denver Metro area. In-person work is required a minimum of one-two days per week, or more often based on organizational need. 

Compensation:

$26.70 hourly

Benefits:

At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until August 27, 2025. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 303-371-9250.