Grant Writer

About the Food Bank of South Jersey

The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985, it has served the children, families, and seniors of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food, providing nutrition education and cooking courses, and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023, through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit www.foodbanksj.org.

Title: Grant Writer

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Director, Grants

Supervises: N/A

Job Family: Project Manager

Salary: $75,000

Date Revised: July 2025

Summary of Position:

The Grant Writer will play a pivotal role in securing and managing high-level institutional funding to elevate Food Bank of South Jersey’s grant efforts and drive sustainable funding growth.

This position will take ownership of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.

The Grant Writer will develop and execute grant strategies and strengthen relationships with key funders. This role requires advanced writing, research, and project management skills to elevate FBSJ’s grant efforts and drive sustainable funding growth.

Position Responsibilities:

      Grant Strategy

• Execute grant strategy to secure funding from government agencies, private foundations, and corporate donors.
• Identify and pursue grants that align with FBSJ’s mission.
• Collaborate with programmatic management to align proposals with strategic priorities.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Craft and submit highly detailed narratives of all funding levels, demonstrating impact, scalability, and sustainability.
• Manage complex proposal elements, including multi-department collaborations, consortium applications, and technical components.

 Grants Management & Compliance

• Oversee the grant application pipeline, reporting schedules, and compliance tracking.
• Partner with the finance team to develop accurate budgets and financial reports for grant proposals.
• Ensure that all grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance standards are met.

Institutional Fundraising & Funder Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for select institutional funders.
• Represent FBSJ in funder meetings and networking events.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience and Skills:

• At least three years of grant writing experience, including government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Proven track record in securing six-figure+ grants and managing complex funding relationships.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in funding prospecting and donor engagement.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in grants management systems, donor databases, and compliance tracking tools.

Technical Competencies Specific to this Role:

• Intermediate Proposal Development
• Intermediate Writing Proficiency
• Accounting Skills
• Analytical Thinking and Skills
• Prospect Research Skills
• External Communication Skills (with Partners and clients)
• Internal Communication Skills
• Meeting Facilitation Skills
• Subject Matter Expertise in Grants

Behavioral Competencies for Project Managers:

• Adaptability: adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behavior accordingly.
• Community/Client Focus: Makes the community and clients and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; shows interest in and understanding the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including team members); demonstrates the ability to understand, engage with, and meet the needs of the community or clients they serve.
• Commitment to Belonging: Actively embracing and fostering a workplace or organizational culture that values and respects the differences among individuals and strives to create an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and has a sense of belonging.
• Decision Making: the ability to make sound, timely, and effective decisions. Is effective in the process of gathering relevant information, assessing options, and choosing the most appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcomes across various contexts.
• Results Orientation: the ability to focus on achieving specific outcomes and goals. Setting clear objectives, efficiently planning and executing tasks, and measuring success based on tangible results. Demonstrating a commitment to delivering outcomes, meeting targets, and driving performance.

We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The annual salary for this position is $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks and drug screening will be completed for final candidates.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

The Food Bank of South Jersey offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees and their families including medical, prescription, dental, vision and company paid life insurance coverage. Employees can participate in our 401K retirement savings plan. FBSJ offers a generous paid time off plan in addition to paid holidays, birthday pay and floating holiday pay. Employees enjoy tuition reimbursement benefits along with professional development opportunities.