Senior Grant Writer - Connecticut

Brenda Thickett

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a driven and passionate Grant Writer. Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in New Haven, New London, and Waterbury, the WBDC is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial education for women. WBDC’s mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers women to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.

Reporting to the Director of Development, this position for an experienced professional grant writer with a proven track record of researching, developing, writing, preparing, and submitting successful grant proposals for corporate, federal, and state government grants and private foundation grants. Primary responsibilities include responding to grant opportunities – corporate, federal, state, municipal and private foundations.

WBDC is currently operating in a hybrid model. This position will be based in one of WBDC’s offices and will support our work across the state. Travel to all our offices, as well as other locations across Connecticut will be required. The role is full time and the compensation range is $65,000 to $75,000. More details on the role can be found on our website