Grants Writer

Employment Opportunity

The Salvation Army in Central Ohio

Date Posted:  January 8, 2026

Grant Writer, Development Department

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., weekends and evenings as needed

Salary:  $25.00 per hour

Job Focus:  The Grant Writer plays a vital role in securing grants and funds that directly impact the Central Ohio community. This position is responsible for meticulously recording grant activity timelines and deadlines to ensure smooth operations. Collaborating with various staff and departments, the Grants Writer adheres to Salvation Army procedures to complete grant applications efficiently. Key responsibilities include financial management and coordination of grant activities, ensuring compliance with all internal, local, state, and federal policies and procedures. The Grants Writer reviews and assists with grant proposals and reports, oversees compliance and monitoring, communicates with funding agencies, and ensures overall financial contract compliance. With an annual fundraising goal assigned, this position underscores the importance of securing essential funds for Central Ohio.

Benefits:

• Changing the lives of the less fortunate
• Generous paid time off every year that includes Holidays, Vacation Days, Personal days, and Sick time
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life　
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Previous grant or persuasive writing experiences
• Strong written, communication, and business skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate professionally and effectively with key constituencies (internal and external), and ability to manage sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with donor database applications. Salesforce or CRM work is a plus.
• Must work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Collaborative, and energetic team player.
• Ability to respond to management direction, commitment to working extended hours as needed, and complete tasks on time or notify manager with an alternate plan.
• Occasional morning, evening, and weekend work required for events and donor meetings.

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, salary requirements and writing samples of newsletters or client success stories to Lori Banfield, Human Resources Coordinator, by fax to 614.221.1896 or by email to [email protected] or by mail to 966 E Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205. 

Deadline:  February 9, 2026

In compliance with US Government regulations, The Salvation Army affirms that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.