Your Role in Our Mission
The Grant Writer helps 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 and on a team that manages 100+ grants each year. The Grant Writer works cross-departmentally to ensure alignment and funding of key initiatives for the organization.
What You’ll Do
•Contribute to high-quality and on-time grant proposal and report submissions, including writing and document compilation
•Adhere to 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
•Handle the administration of grant-related activities, record-keeping and management of the Grants Team inbox
•Handle confidential information with discretion and care, ensuring the privacy and respect of employees, volunteers, partners, donors, or others
•Conduct prospect research to identify new grant funding opportunities and prepare donor briefing documents
What We’re Looking For
•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 and/or nonprofit communications
•Prior experience and familiarity with Raiser's Edge or donor management software preferred
•Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
•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.
•Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
•Indoor office environment, temperature-controlled
•Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds
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, and occasional evenings and Saturdays, but primarily stay within the core business hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. A hybrid work schedule is available with the option to work remotely in the Denver Metro area. In-person work is required a minimum of three-four days per week, or more often based on organizational need.
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, 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.
•Medical and Parental Leave: Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program.
•Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until August 6, 2026.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
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.
Thinking about applying? 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.