Job Summary: This position will expand IWC’s grant portfolio by securing new resources and laying the foundation for long-term funding diversification. It is not a one-time “proposal writer” role, it combines grant writing expertise with relationship building and strategic alignment of IWC’s programs and impact with external opportunities. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences, Non-profit Management, or a related discipline.
A Master’s degree in one of these areas or in Public Policy, Fundraising, or Strategic Management is considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and significant experience in grant development, fundraising, or institutional relations will also be considered.
5-7+ years of proven success in grant writing or institutional funding, with a track record securing significant (5–6 figure) grants.
Demonstrated ability to identify and qualify opportunities across provincial, municipal, foundation and corporate streams.
Exceptional writing and editing skills; persuasive communicator across diverse audiences.
Skilled at relationship management; able to cultivate trust and sustain partnerships.
Project management strength; coordinates across teams and meets deadlines under pressure.
Equity-centered, collaborative, and committed to newcomer success, understands the complexity of IWC’s services and brings cultural humility.
Values-driven and resilient: able to adapt to changing contexts, balance short-term wins with long-term strategy, and keep opportunities moving forward.

Skills & Expertise Grant Writing & Proposal Development

Proven ability to develop winning proposals and budgets aligned to program priorities and funder interests.
Strong technical writing and editing skills; able to tailor persuasive narratives to different funders.
Skilled at compliance and reporting management.

Government, Foundation & Corporate Grants

Prospect research and qualification skills; able to spot and pursue new opportunities.
Knowledge of Canadian grant tools/databases (Grant Connect, Charity CAN, iWave, etc.).
Ability to align funder priorities with IWC’s mission and outcomes.

Relationship Building & Stewardship

Builds and maintains strong relationships with funders/partners/clients/individual donors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to represent IWC with credibility and professionalism.
Ability to connect program impact and outcome data to funder interests.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

Synthesizes complex program information into funder-ready narratives.
Data-literate: able to contribute to and use IWC’s measurement framework to support grant proposals and reports.
Strong project management; juggles multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Development & Management

This role will lead the identification, development, and management of grant opportunities to diversify IWC’s funding base. Responsibilities include:

Identify, research, and qualify prospective funders (federal programs, provincial programs, municipal opportunities, corporate grants, and community and family foundations).
Lead development and submission of high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with program, finance, and leadership staff to craft clear, compelling narratives, budgets, and outcome metrics.
Track and manage proposal and reporting deadlines; deliver timely, accurate funder reports.
Maintain an organized grants calendar and active pipeline.

Relationship Building & Stewardship

Beyond proposals, this role will cultivate and manage relationships with key funders. Responsibilities include:

Build and sustain relationships with program officers, corporate managers, and foundation contacts.
Provide ongoing stewardship through communication, reporting, and impact storytelling.
Represent IWC externally at meetings, briefings, and sector events to strengthen visibility and networks.

Strategic Contribution & Future Growth

The role will also contribute to IWC’s longer-term strategic growth by:

Collaborating with leadership to identify new opportunities beyond Hamilton (e.g., expansion, fee-for-service).
Providing input to IWC’s diversification roadmap.
Working with the team to begin laying the foundation for future fundraising capacity.
Supporting the integration of outcome data and impact storytelling into proposals and reports.

Benefit Enrolment after 3 months: