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UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS&nbsp;Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grant Writer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Resource Development&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Report To:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Development OfficerDate Created:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June 2025Why Work for United Way: Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR), you’ll work in a fun and supportive environment where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference. If you talk to our employees, the single trait we all have in common is passion. We work hard because we love what we do and we know how much our community needs us. You’ll learn from some of the best in the business and be constantly challenged in an ever-changing industry. Plus, we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you want to be great while doing good, join the United Way team.&nbsp;Objectives &amp; Expectations:Secure new and existing funding sources (private and public) to generate revenue for programs/initiativesthat focus on the mission and goals of our organization. This position requires researching of grantopportunities, capacity/grant readiness assessment, supporting the project development processes, andwriting of high-quality funding applications, proposals and reports. This position will coordinate and leadthe activities of the grant writing process from research to reporting for the entire organization.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Proactively research and evaluate potential public and private funding opportunities aligned with UWSHR’s mission, programs, and strategic goals.</li><li>Monitor grant databases, government portals, and foundation announcements for new funding prospects.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to assess organizational and programmatic capacity for specific grant opportunities.</li><li>Lead internal readiness checklists to ensure eligibility and alignment with funder priorities</li><li>Serve as the project lead for grant proposal development, managing timelines, deliverables, and team coordination.</li><li>Facilitate meetings with program staff, finance, data, and leadership to gather required information and define project scopes.</li><li>Develop compelling, accurate, and high-quality grant applications, letters of intent, and funding proposals.Manage the full submission process, including uploading applications to online portals and ensuring all attachments and documents are included.</li><li>Partner with the finance team to draft and revise grant budgets and financial justifications that meet funder requirements.</li><li>Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports to funders on grant deliverables, outcomes, and expenditures.</li><li>Collaborate with program, finance and data teams to gather impact metrics, expenditures and participant stories for narrative reporting.</li><li>Create and maintain an annual grants calendar with key deadlines and renewal cycles.</li><li>Assist in identifying trends and gaps in funding that can inform resource development planning.</li></ul>Competencies:&nbsp;<ul><li>Mission-Focused: Catalyzes others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities&nbsp;</li><li>Relationship-Oriented: Is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement&nbsp;</li><li>Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact&nbsp;</li><li>Strength of Character: Demonstrates ability to be approachable and cooperative while also being a successful executive leader&nbsp;</li><li>Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network&nbsp;</li><li>Visionary: Confronts the complex realities of the environment and simultaneously maintains faith in a different and better future, providing purpose, direction and motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Team-Builder: First ensures that the right people are in the right roles at the right times; fostering commitment, trust, and collaboration among multi-cultural leaders and stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Outward Turning: Understands the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, and works on an agenda rooted in the community’s own perception of its needs and aspirations&nbsp;</li><li>Business Acumen: Possesses a high-level of broad business and management skills and is effective at using financial resources wisely and for the greatest impact&nbsp;</li><li>Network-Oriented: Values the power of networks; striving to leverage United Way’s breadth of community presence, relationships and strategy&nbsp;</li></ul>Core Values:<ul><li>We are responsive to each other and to the community. We do our best to anticipate challenges and needs so we can proactive address them. We do NOT react, we respond – promptly, appropriately and thoughtfully.</li><li>We build trust by being transparent, authentic and vulnerable. We communicate openly and listen with respect and empathy. We do NOT shy away from tough conversations or backtrack on our commitments.</li><li>We are determined and steadfast in our commitment to our goals. We are persistent and tenacious, and seek creative solutions to overcome obstacles. We do NOT let failure keep us down – we brush it off and try again with renewed dedication the next day.</li><li>We are team players, always seeking opportunities to go above and beyond our job description to help our colleagues and partners. We aim to create a positive, fun environment where we are proud to be ourselves. We do NOT work in silos, but instead play to each other’s strengths and cover each other’s blind spots.</li><li>We care about community because to us, this work is personal. It’s for our families, our neighbors, our children, our friends. We are all here because we want our work to matter – to have some higher purpose – and we want to surround ourselves with others who desire the same. It’s NOT just a paycheck, it’s a purpose.</li></ul>Key Skill Requirements:<ul><li>Proficient in developing competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and narrative responses aligned with funder priorities and programmatic goals.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct prospect research using grant databases, philanthropic directories, and federal funding portals to identify aligned funding opportunities.</li><li>Skilled in logic model development, theory of change articulation, and integration of evidence-based practices into funding applications.</li><li>Experience coordinating cross-departmental input to produce cohesive proposals, including collaboration with program, finance, data, and leadership teams.</li><li>Ability to synthesize large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data to support needs assessments, outcomes reporting, and funder-required performance metrics.</li><li>Strong command of grants compliance, funder-specific requirements, and post-award reporting obligations.</li><li>Adept at developing and reviewing proposal budgets, budget narratives, and cost allocation plans in coordination with finance staff.</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and grants management systems such as Andar or similar platforms for tracking submissions, deadlines, and deliverables.</li><li>Capacity to manage concurrent funding applications under tight deadlines with attention to accuracy, formatting, and technical requirements.</li><li>Working knowledge of philanthropic and public sector funding trends, including federal, state, foundation, and corporate giving priorities.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.</li><li>At least 3 years of grant writing experience in a nonprofit or public sector setting.</li><li>Proven success in securing foundation, corporate, or government funding.</li><li>Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft persuasive, outcomes-focused proposals.</li><li>Experience developing budgets and collaborating with finance and program teams.</li><li>Familiarity with grant management or CRM platforms</li><li>Knowledge of federal grant guidelines, including OMB Uniform Guidance.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field.</li><li>5+ years of grant writing experience, ideally in a multi-program nonprofit.</li><li>Knowledge of logic models, evaluation frameworks, or Results-Based Accountability.</li><li>Experience using Grants.gov, SAM.gov, or other government portals.</li><li>Familiarity with United Way priorities or similar community impact initiatives.</li><li>Membership in GPA, AFP, or completion of grant writing certification.</li></ul>Working Environment:&nbsp;Typical office environment with some time spent in outside meetings. Nights and weekends may be required for special events or meetings.Physical Requirements:<ul><li>This job may require exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects</li><li>Worker must frequently talk, hear and use typical office equipment</li><li>Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Ability to provide personal transportation</li><li>Ability to operate a computer for extended periods</li></ul>United Way of South Hampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UWSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UWSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics. Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Grant Writer

UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS 

Title: 

Department: 

Report To: 

Date Created: 

NRHA Navigator $25.65 per hour
Community Impact - Financial Stability 
NRHA Lead Navigator
February 2025 

Why Work for United Way: 

Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South 
Hampton Roads (UWSHR), you’ll work in a fun and supportive environment where every day is a 

new opportunity to make a difference. If you talk to our employees, the single trait we all have in 

common is passion. We work hard because we love what we do, and we know how much our 

community needs us. You’ll learn from some of the best in the business and be constantly 
challenged in an ever-changing industry. Plus, we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for 

advancement. If you want to be great while doing good, join the United Way team. 

Objectives &amp; Expectations: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common 

good to help all residents thrive and live the best version of themselves. We all benefit when a 

child succeeds in school, when someone finds a job that sustains a family, or when more people 

get quality, affordable healthcare. As our community recovers from one of the deadliest pandemics 

in our country’s history, the United Way will play a pivotal role in helping residents from under-

resourced communities and the ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) 

move towards self-sufficiency. 

Candidate must be customer focused, data-driven, organized, and results oriented. This position is 

based in Norfolk, and the NRHA Navigator must be able to work on a flexible schedule that may
include evenings and/or weekends to meet program needs. Must have your own vehicle, 

acceptable driving record and ability to travel independently to locations across South Hampton 

Roads. 

Commitment to equity, diversity &amp; inclusion 

We take the broadest possible view of diversity. 

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are. 

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and 

progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. 

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must 

have equal access to solving community problems. 

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. 

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities. 

Cultural Competence: The NRHA Navigator adapts a lens of cultural competency that conveys
empathy, support, and an understanding of the people they work with both internally and externally, 

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engage with, and the people they serve. This competence helps to build trust and effective 
engagement, build stronger relationships, expand our organization’s reach, and more effectively and 

respectfully engage with people regardless of background. 

Core Competencies are characteristics that all employees are expected to exhibit as a member of the 

UWSHR team. For complete details that include attributes and behaviors please see the United Way 

Core Competencies Checklist in the shared Human Resources Network Folder. These include: 

ï· Mission Focused: The top priority is creating real social change that leads to better
lives and healthier communities.

ï· Relationship Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in
cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

ï· Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community
and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

ï· Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good;
creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad
investment and impact. 

ï· Brand Steward: Understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results
of the organization, and thus, the greater network.

Key Accountabilities 

ï· Travel to meet with clients at their home, community partner offices, satellite offices, etc.; if
necessary, to ensure at-risk client’s access to services

ï· Maintain detailed case records, complete required program documentation, and input timely case
data into Apricot database

ï· Collaborate with Lead Navigators and NRHA team to provide support to
participants/families on their journey towards health, wellness, and self-

sufficiency

ï· Schedule and complete an in-depth intake assessment with all new referrals

ï· Support Outreach and Engagement in the evenings and weekends as needed

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

ï· Build trusting relationships with participants and their families while providing general support and
encouragement.

ï· Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with participant/families.

ï· Follow up with participants via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where participants
can be found.

ï· Help participants set personal health related goals and attend appointments.

ï· Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.

ï· Help participants connect with transportation resources and provide appointment

reminders in special circumstances. Transport participants based on UWSHR

transportation policy.

Community Collaboration: 

ï· Effectively communicate UWSHR’s mission and vision.

ï· Work closely with NRHA staff and internal team to build trusting relationships with residents.

ï· Develop and maintain trusted relationships with community service providers to support participants with
comprehensive and coordinated plans to achieve success.


ï· Knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of participants/families. 
 
Data &amp; Reporting 

ï· Record participant care management information in the database and other software no later than 24 
hours after participant contact. 

ï· Maintain and manage caseload of at least 25 participants. 
 

Program &amp; Implementation 

ï· Maintain confidentiality and always remain current with HIPAA compliance. 

ï· Utilize all tools and resources available to manage caseload, including but not limited to Unite Us and 
211. 

ï· Be available based on the needs of participants with the ability to be flexible with scheduling, 
including traditional and non-traditional work hours; evening and weekends may be required to meet 
the needs of participants and families. 
 

Other Duties as Assigned 
 
Key Skills Requirements: 

 • Experience in human services programs 

 • Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program during your 90 days 
as an employee of UWSHR. 

 • Successful completion of Community Health Worker Certification, or ability to complete within 1 year 
of hire. 

 • Knowledge of best practices in human services and of systems addressing the 
needs of Housing Choice Voucher Program participants and the ALICE population 

 • Ability to maintain respect for the confidentiality of information divulged by or on 
behalf of participants 

 • A consummate team player with an innovative, enthusiastic, and flexible approach 

 • Ability to build credible relationships with community members and partners 

 • Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team environment as well as work 
independently and make sound decisions 

 • Able to multi-task, meet deadlines, keep schedules, manage relationships, and perform in 
a high-paced environment 

 • Commitment to assisting families to achieve self-sufficiency 

 • Excellent written and oral communication skills 

 • Experience with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint 

 • Strong detail orientation and self-organized 

Work Demands &amp; Environment: 

 • Ability to stoop, lift, finger – for example, pick, pinch, or type and grasp 

 • Ability to clearly and concisely express and exchange detailed information and ideas to 
others accurately via spoken word 

 • Exerting up to 20 of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to 
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects 

 • Ability to inspect and analyze figures, accounting items, written materials, newsprint, 
computer terminal characters, transcription, and other similar objects at distances 
generally close to the eyes. 


 • The worker is subject to a variety of environmental conditions that may occur in an office, a 
private home, or elsewhere in the community including temperature variations, unpleasant 
odors, and potential allergens 

 • Although inside work is the rule, it is required that the individual be able to travel and 
may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions 

 • Driver’s License required with current valid auto insurance, and acceptable driving record 

 
Interested? Please send your cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:humanresources@unitedwayshr.org" target="_blank">humanresources@unitedwayshr.org</a>. We will continue 
accepting applications until the position is filled. 
 
United Way of South Hampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and 
advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UWSHR will be based on merit, 
qualifications, and abilities. UWSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of 
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or 
genetics. Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be 
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable 
accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-
inclusive. 
 


<ul>	<li>UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS</li>
	<li>Why Work for United Way:</li>
	<li>Objectives &amp; Expectations:</li>
	<li>Commitment to equity, diversity &amp; inclusion</li>
	<li>Key Accountabilities</li>
	<li>Key Skills Requirements:</li>
	<li>Work Demands &amp; Environment:</li>
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