PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Grant Writer shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost. This position executes the fundraising functions related to major foundations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Grant Writing – 95% Executes the annual foundations and grants strategy through research and analysis and creates grant proposals to fulfill the engagement and solicitation requirements of major foundations.
• Assists Advancement Department Leadership and Ministry Partner Advisors with prospecting new grants and assessing project feasibility, drafting proposals, and ensuring follow-up reporting to all grant proposals.
• Assists field staff with foundation requests and helps them create and gather items needed for the grant proposals as capacity permits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Submit time worked on a weekly basis through the Workday time tracking system.
• Submit expense reports, due the 15th of each month.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• High degree of personal integrity

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators. Knowledge of Navigator missions, ministries, and networks preferred.
• Experience: At least 3 years of grant and/or technical writing in the Christian non-profit sector.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency. Strong organizational skills.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong relationships required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college coursework required.

Location:

Remote

Compensation Range:

$21.19 - $33.14 per hour

Benefits:

High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options. Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal). For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

At The Navigators, our passion is, “To know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same™.” Since 1933, we’ve developed disciples by sharing the gospel, studying the Bible, and praying together— face-to-face and person-by-person, in an approach we call “Life-to-Life® discipleship.” By meeting people where they are on their personal faith journey, Life-to-Life® discipleship builds authentic relationships that help people grow into a deeper relationship with Christ and open the door for the Holy Spirit in all aspects of their lives.

The Navigators is a multi-faceted organization that includes Business Ministries, Missions, and Ministry Support. The Navigators’ Business Ministries include Glen Eyrie, Eagle Lake, and NavPress. The Missions of The Navigators include Collegiate, Disciplemakers for Life, Encore, International Student Ministries, Military, Nations Within, and World Missions. Our Ministry Support areas include the International Office and US Headquarters.

If you share this passion for Life-to-Life discipleship and you’re searching for a career where your own calling echoes the voices of the people around you, we would love for you to join our team!