Grant Writer
Company: 2LIFE COMMUNITIES
Location: Brighton
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Fund Development Department
advances the mission of 2Life through fundraising, communications,
and community engagement efforts. This includes grants, events,
appeals, major gifts, relationship building, strategic initiatives,
and ongoing external communications. The Grant Writer role is a new
position at 2Life, created to grow the organization's capacity in
the area of foundation and corporate philanthropy. The Grant Writer
will report to the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
will develop, write, and submit proposals, letters of inquiry,
concept papers, and reports that support 2Life Communities’
mission. In addition to supporting improved systems for tracking
grants, deadlines, and compliance, the position is also responsible
for research, prospecting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting
data on the performance of grant-funded activities and programs.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with both a resume
and a cover letter. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Draft proposals,
reports, letters of inquiry, and concept papers/letters for
private, family, and corporate foundations and government entities
using past applications and reports, meeting notes, and other
resources. Scan for relevant research, statistics, demographics,
and best practices as needed to develop a narrative. Ensure
deadlines are met, including lead time for review by supervisor and
relevant stakeholders. ? Works collaboratively with appropriate
2Life personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of
inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and reports. ? Identifies
new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding
prospects to match organizational priorities. ? Coordinates with
the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to
accompany proposals. ? Maintains responsibility for management of
portfolio of grants, including developing and implementing work
plans and schedules, and tracking progress. ? Informs the
supervisor of the progress of all grants and issues that may arise
with each grant. ? Maintains confidentiality of information. ?
Manages acknowledgement and publicity requirements. ? Other duties
as assigned. PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ?
Experience in grant writing, typically 3–8 years, with a strong
track record of securing funding. ? Experience that demonstrates a
proven history of meeting deadlines, securing new funding
opportunities, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding
opportunities. ? Strong organizational and writing skills. ?
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adhere to deadlines, and
work independently. ? Motivated initiative-taker with the ability
to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy
in a fast-paced environment. ? Previous grant budget development
and management. ? Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Google
platform, Fundraising software, and PowerPoint Qualified candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply here BENEFITS AND MORE We offer a
very rich benefit plan, which for individuals adds 27% on top of
the base pay and over 30% for employees 1 and families. Our rewards
program includes, butis not limited to: Robust medical and dental
plan Vision Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan Paid vacation Paid holidays 2 floating holidays Pet
insurance And more! The above statements intend to describe the
general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do
this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties required. We desire to build and
cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse
workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and
perspectives. External and internal applicants, as well as position
incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job
functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a
reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case
by case basis.
Keywords: 2LIFE COMMUNITIES, Nantucket , Grant Writer, Administration, Clerical , Brighton, Massachusetts
