Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides emergency shelter, food, basic needs and wraparound programs for people facing homelessness, hunger and addiction in the community. Located in Saint Paul, UGMTC opened its doors in 1902 and has been feeding, sheltering and offering the hope of Jesus Christ to people in need ever since.

Mission: To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.

Vision: To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.

Values: Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence.

The Development Department is responsible for securing the financial resources necessary to advance the mission of the organization. Through a comprehensive and strategic fundraising program, the department cultivates meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, faith communities, and other partners who share in the organization’s vision and impact. The team oversees all philanthropic activities, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants management, events, and donor stewardship. They ensure that every contribution is acknowledged, celebrated, and used responsibly to support programs and services.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Grant Writer/Institutional Giving Officer plays a key role in advancing the mission of the organization by securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This position is responsible for writing grants, researching funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and managing relationships with foundational and corporate funders. The role ensures that the organization receives funding and builds relationships through clear, data-driven proposals that inspire funder confidence and long-term partnership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Writing and Submission

• Develop well-written, persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents tailored to each funder’s interests and guidelines.
• Collaborate with program, finance, marketing and communications, and leadership teams to gather accurate data, outcomes, and budget information for proposals.
• Ensure all submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Maintain consistency in messaging and mission alignment across all proposals.

• Build and maintain strong portfolio of institutional funders from discovery to cultivation to solicitation and stewardship
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure proposals and reports accurately reflect program activities and achievements.
• Support donor stewardship efforts by contributing data, impact summaries, and success stories for newsletters, presentations, and reports.

• Identify and research new funding opportunities that align with the organization’s programs, mission, and strategic goals.
• Analyze funding trends, community data, and philanthropic priorities to inform development strategies.
• Maintain a grant calendar and database of prospects, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Support strategic planning by providing data-driven insights on funding patterns and grant performance.

• Number and value of grants secured annually.
• Amount of corporate revenue secured annually
• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of proposals and reports.
• Data quality and effectiveness of impact reporting.
• Growth in new funding sources and funder retention.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional grant writing or fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting.

• Demonstrated success in securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government agencies.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and mission alignment.
• Experience with CRM or grant management software (e.g., Salesforce, Foundant, GrantHub).
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative, mission-focused mindset with strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves physical effort encountered in normal, everyday office activities.
• Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work requires pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other physical activities

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• MN Paid Leave
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• 9 paid Holidays
• Spiritual Retreat Day
• Childcare—reduced rate at the UGMTC Child Development Center