
Grant Writer
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​Responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.
Major Responsibilities:
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Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
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Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
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Work with finance to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs.
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Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
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Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Business Manager to provide regular written updates (newsletters, etc.) to corporate and foundation donors.
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Understanding of institutional history and programs.
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Maintain current records in the database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
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Track statistics relevant to the development and provide the department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, etc.)
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Assist with other fundraising projects as requested
Knowledge and Skills:
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Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
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Strong editing skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Ability to meet deadlines.
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Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
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Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
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Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
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Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
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Strong contributor in team environments
Qualifications:
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Minimum of five-years of experience with grant writing.
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Previous experience with non-profit fundraising is required.
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95% success rate on awards from grants and proposal submissions.
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Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
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Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
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Able to monitor and meet income goals.
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Please send us your resume with a cover letter. include a writing sample, award success rate, salary range, and two references. Send an email with documents to Board Chair, Pat Martinez, at pmartinez@nationalcouncilforleadership.org.
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If you meet the criteria, then you will be contacted to participate with other candidates in a 2-step interview process:
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Interview with Board Chair
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Meeting with Executive Committee
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Deadline: Open until position is filled.