hopeFound, a nonprofit organization nationally recognized for program innovation and successful outcomes, offers a comprehensive array of services for men and women in the Greater Boston who are homeless and often struggling with issues of addiction and mental illness. We are dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness by providing programs and services that help achieve recovery, employment, housing and hope.

hopeFound is looking for a seasoned Grant Writer with demonstrated experience in successful private and public funding solicitations.  The successful candidate will research, prepare and submit grant proposals with compelling and persuasive arguments to support the mission and goals of hopeFound.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting and growing organization.  32+ hours per week – no free lancers or contractors.  In addition to resume, please submit writing sample and list of successful public and private proposals.  Use cover letter as example of persuasive argument.

Qualifications

 Master’s degree in social work, English, or related field or a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years related grant writing experience required

• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated success in successful grant solicitations


• Proposal preparation experience required and non-profit experience preferred


• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to a variety of people


• Skilled in organizing resources and workload, uses good judgment in establishing priorities and problem-solving


• Attention to detail and timelines with a high degree of accuracy


• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, database, and internet research programs

Salary negotiable, commensurate with qualifications.

Send resume, cover letter, writing samples and proposal list to:

Human Resources, hopeFound

170 Morton St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

email to HR@hopefoundboston.org ; fax (617) 971- 9339

To apply online or see details, please go to our website: www.hopefoundboston.org