Job title: Grants Associate

Department: Development (204)

Reports to: Grants Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

About the Role:

Being a grant writer at St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix (SVdP) is both a privilege and a responsibility. This person plays a vital role in securing and managing funding that sustains and grows programs to Feed, Clothe, House and Heal hundreds of thousands of individuals each year. The work is meaningful, complex and deeply impactful.

This position calls for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys writing, critical thinking, collaboration, project management, donor relationships, and deadlines. You will support front-line programs that change lives; work alongside passionate and talented colleagues; and help translate real-world impact into compelling, funder-ready narratives and reports.

If you thrive in an environment that requires passion and accuracy, creativity and precision, and mission and accountability, this role may be a strong fit.

Why This Role Is Special

SVdP is a magical place! This role is ideal for someone who wants their professional skills in writing, data, marketing and strategy to serve something deeply meaningful. You will see how funding decisions directly affect lives, and you will play a central role in making sure our programs have the resources they need to succeed. This is a position for someone who wants to grow, be challenged and be proud of the work they do every day.

Core Responsibilities:

The Grants Associate supports the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal development through reporting and stewardship:

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Skills & Attributes

Hybrid Work Environment

You are always welcome to work on campus. While getting familiar with SVdP programs and people, the expectation is that the Grant Associate will spend 3-4 days/week onsite, growing into 2-3 days/week.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Vets