Grant Writer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Grant Writer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
Displaying adherence to organization’s mission.
Maintaining proficient knowledge of organization’s history and programs.
Collaborating with Executive Director and Director of Development to send funders newsletters, and to promote on-site tours.
Collaborating with Director of Development to compile annual report.
Maintaining records in hard copies and computer databases.
Assisting with the execution of development department's strategy.
Identifying grant funding opportunities.
Writing, submitting and managing grant proposals.
Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Grant Writer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Grant Writer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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