Catholic Family Services
Grant Writer/Community Liaison
Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Catholic Family Services supports healing and
improved mental health for families and children of all backgrounds through professional
counseling and psychiatric services.
Job Description: The grant writer/community liaison is responsible for managing existing
grants, researching new grant opportunities available through foundations, corporations and
governmental entities; writing and submitting proposals; and renewing existing grants. The grant
writer/community liaison will work with program and quality-control staff to ensure data for grant
reports is being collected. The grant writer/community liaison will be visible and involved in the
St. Louis non-profit and profit landscape as it relates to partnerships and potential grants.
Duties & Responsibilities:
 Stay informed of funding trends from current funders and keep the management team
and pertinent staff informed
 Research and identify new grant opportunities (local, state, national, private,
government)
 Inform management team and program staff of viable opportunities
 Develop and submit proposal components in accordance with grantors’ guidelines and in
cooperation with program and finance staff
 Coordinate reporting requirements and submit reports per grantor timelines
 Acknowledge grant awards
 Cultivate relationships with funders and possible grant partners
 Keep grantors aware of progress in programs they support, as well as new
developments at CFS
 Responsible to provide grant reports for grantors who require them
 Independently connect strategic plan initiatives to potential funding opportunities
 Meet or exceed agency determined benchmarks for grants applied and received on
annual basis
 Network with foundations and for-profit landscape of St. Louis and region
 Participate in workgroups/committees as determined by Executive Director
 Assist with other fundraising projects when requested
Knowledge & Experience Requirements:
 Master degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field, such as social
work, communications, etc. (or adequate combination of education and experience)
 Previous experience in working with grants and grant writing
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Proven record of excellent oral and written communication skills
History of relationship-building skills
Sound understanding of social services and mental health programs
This is a FULL TIME w/benefits position stationed in the CFS South County office.
Please submit cover letter and resume to cfshr@ccstl.org, no phone calls please.
Or mail cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Catholic Family Services
9200 Watson Road, Ste. G-101
St Louis, MO 63126
EOE