Grant Writer

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Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a therapeutic horse farm serving the greater Boston area through equine-assisted services.  

As a Grant Writer at Ironstone Farm, you will play a crucial role in securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and private donors. Your primary responsibility will be to research, write, and submit grant proposals that align with our organization's mission and funding needs. You will work closely with our leadership team to identify funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals that effectively communicate our programs, initiatives, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Grant Research: Identify and research potential funding sources, including government grants, foundation grants, and corporate giving programs, that align with our organization's mission and goals.
• Proposal Development: Write clear, persuasive, and well-organized grant proposals and grant applications that effectively communicate our organization's mission, goals, programs, and impact.
• Budgeting: Collaborate with our Business Operations Manager, Executive Director, and Program Director to develop detailed and accurate budgets for grant proposals, ensuring that funding requests align with project needs and objectives.
• Grant Submission: Manage the complete grant application process, including the preparation of all necessary documents, submission of proposals, and follow-up as required.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with funding organizations, program officers, and potential donors to enhance our organization's grant-seeking efforts.
• Grant Reporting: Oversee grant reporting requirements, ensuring that all reporting deadlines and deliverables are met and that funders receive timely and accurate reports on the use and impact of their grants.
• Grant Strategy: Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and execute a comprehensive grant-seeking strategy that aligns with the organization's short-term and long-term funding goals.

Employment Type: Full-time. This is a hybrid position that has the flexibility to divide the workweek between remote work and on-site work based on a predetermined or flexible schedule.

Eligible for health insurance, access to AFLAC policies, PTO, 10 paid holidays per year

Salary Range:  $40,000 - $55,000 Commensurate with experience 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline).
• Proven experience in grant writing, including a track record of successful grant awards for a nonprofit organization.
• Strong research skills to identify appropriate grant opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Google suite
• Passion for and alignment with the mission and values of Ironstone Farm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in grant writing or nonprofit management.
• Experience working with nonprofit databases and grant management software.
• Compensation:
• Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Our Mission

To provide life-changing equine-assisted services that foster the human-horse connection to help individuals and families with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges experience healing and joy while realizing their full potential.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on our community and help secure the funding needed to drive meaningful change. Your expertise as a Grant Writer will be vital in supporting our efforts to create a brighter future for those we serve.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to Kerri Whalen, kerriwhalen@ironstonefarm.org

Ironstone Farm is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Start Date: October 1, 2023

Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a nonprofit organization that uses horses and riding instruction to help people with and without disabilities. This job opening is for a multi-faceted instructor to teach horsemanship and life lessons to people with and without disabilities, including grooming, tacking, and care of animals, riding techniques appropriate to each rider’s abilities, and proper care and handling of horses on the ground. Teaching will be conducted as private, semi-private, and group lessons in half-hour and hour-long sessions, and will be scheduled by management, including space and horse assignments. We are looking for horsemanship-focused individuals who are willing to work with volunteers.

Employment Type: Full-time, part-time, and seasonal (summer) positions  available

Schedule

• Weekday mornings (5 hours)
• Saturdays 8am-3pm

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicant must have a current MA Riding Instructors license, or have the interest and ability to pursue a MA license. We are looking for instructors who would be interested in working with people of varied abilities. The job would best be suited for someone with a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, compassion and enthusiasm for the organization and its mission, and an open mind for new and innovative ways to use horses to help people. 

Are you a passionate and dynamic PT or OT seeking a unique and fun opportunity to combine your expertise with the incredible benefits of hippotherapy? Then we are looking for YOU! Ironstone Therapy is looking for part-time PTs and OTs to join our therapy team! We work hand in hoof with our pediatric clients to facilitate therapeutic outcomes through interaction with and movement of our ponies.

Schedule

Therapists typically choose to work 1 or 2 shifts per week and 4-6 hours per shift. Shifts are based on the availability of the therapist, horses, and volunteers. Current shifts available are evenings and Saturdays.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Current MA license as a Physical or Occupational Therapist
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatrics and ponies is preferred - however, training is available for the right applicant! 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with the client and therapy team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for effective treatment planning and documentation
• Flexibility and willingness to be part of a team - including the client, family/caregiver, session volunteers, and the pony!