Grants Writer

Company Description Florida Fashion Week is a fashion-focused organization that showcases emerging and established designers, brands, and creative professionals across the state of Florida. The event highlights innovative design, industry networking, and professional development opportunities for participants. Florida Fashion Week collaborates with partners, sponsors, and community organizations to create inclusive fashion experiences and support the regional creative economy. The organization values creativity, diversity, and collaboration, offering team members the chance to contribute to meaningful fashion-related initiatives and programs.

Role Description The Grants Writer is a full-time remote role responsible for identifying, securing, and managing funding opportunities that support Florida Fashion Week’s programs and operations. Day-to-day tasks include researching potential grantmakers and funding sources, drafting and refining grant proposals, and coordinating required documentation and data for submissions. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather program information, develop compelling narratives, and ensure alignment with funder guidelines and organizational goals. The Grants Writer will track deadlines, maintain grant records, prepare reports for funders, and support fundraising strategies by recommending new funding opportunities and helping to strengthen long-term funding relationships.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Grant Writing and Proposal Writing skills to develop clear, persuasive, and compliant submissions.
• Candidates should possess Grant Administration skills, including tracking deadlines, managing documentation, and maintaining funding records.
• Candidates should possess Prospect Research skills to identify and evaluate potential funders, grant programs, and partnership opportunities.
• Candidates should possess Fundraising skills to support broader development efforts and align grant activities with revenue goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Experience working with fashion, arts, culture, or nonprofit organizations is beneficial.
• Proficiency with office software, online research tools, and basic project management or CRM systems is preferred.