Role: Nonprofit Grant Writer
Job description:
Responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for grant funded projects.
Major Responsibilities:
· Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources
· Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants
· Work with finance to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs
· Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
· Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Grants & Research Manager to provide regular written updates (newsletters etc.) to corporate and foundation donors
· Understanding of institutional history and programs
· Make appointments for VP Development and Grants and Research Manager with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees)
· Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting
· Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, etc.)
· Work with Grants & Research Manager to provide development input for all written institutional materials (including Annual Report, Member magazine)
· Assist with other fundraising projects as requested
Knowledge and Skills:
· Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
· Strong editing skills
· Attention to detail
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Knowledge of fundraising information sources
· Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
· Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
· Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
· Strong contributor in team environments
Qualifications:
· Minimum of two years’ experience with grant writing
· Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
· Experience working in deadline-driven environments
· Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
· Able to monitor and meet income goals
To discuss this opportunity with us, please contact Michael Newton on Michael@thep3network.com