Kinexus Group

Kinexus Group

Grant Writer

Benton Harbor, MI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 125 days ago
Data AnalysisScientific WritingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationWriting

About the role

  • We work closely with local businesses to connect jobseekers to multiple types of employment from entry level work to professional careers.
  • The Grant Writer will also work with operations and program staff for effective launch of funded programs.
  • We have unique culture that requires individuals to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.

Responsibilities

  • Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.
  • Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
  • Proven experience in grant writing and program development
  • Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges
  • Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS)
  • Data analysis experience
  • Budget development experience
  • These meetings may be frequent at times.
  • A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
  • Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
  • Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary and benefits

Company info

  • Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan.
  • We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.
  • Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather program information, outcomes data, and impact stories needed for grant proposals and reports.
  • Prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), concept papers, and funder reports.
  • Assist in the development of program budgets for grant proposals in collaboration with program managers and finance staff.
  • Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, budget narratives, and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.
  • Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from governmental agencies, foundations, and corporate funders.
  • Track grant opportunities, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements using internal tracking systems or grant management tools.
  • Maintain accurate records of grant proposals, submissions, awards, and reporting schedules.
  • Assist program teams in preparing required grant reports to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
  • Support grant award management activities, including maintaining documentation and coordinating reporting timelines.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of organizational materials commonly required for grant submissions, such as program descriptions, data summaries, and supporting documentation.
  • We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.

Equal opportunity

  • Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

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