Associate Grant Writer

Works with and assists Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations by researching, writing and editing grant proposals and reports for institutional donors, conducting donor prospect research and assisting with donor stewardship efforts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with and assists the Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations to streamline efforts in foundation, program, development and corporate giving.
• Writes, edits and gathers attachments for grant proposals to foundations and corporations for general operating support and program development. 

• Prepares interim and final reports to foundation, corporate and government grantors.
• Helps track funding requirements and deadlines.
• Manages General Operating Support grant portfolio including research, outreach and stewardship efforts.
• Responsible for Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) fundraising strategy development outreach.
• Develops target list of new foundation and corporate giving prospects and prepares summary memos for each.
• Researches lapsed foundation and corporate donors, and prepares/updates summary memos for each.
• Creates and maintains database of foundations and grant-making corporations.
• Maintains profiles of general operating support and special funding projects.
• Helps to track deliverables on grants as part of various grant reporting requirements.
• Tracks statistics relevant to grants and provides department with written data memos and reports necessary for donor stewardship.
• Accompanies Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations on solicitation visits.
• Accompanies Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations in funding proposal meetings. 
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:  The preferred candidate will possess a college degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in business, the arts, or fundraising. One year of basic research skills and a development background is preferred. 

Experience:  At least 1 – 2 years of experience. Requires thorough knowledge of fundraising concepts and operations. Must have extensive experience in writing and research.

Technical Skills:  Requires general computer skills as well as professional level experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using fundraising software is preferred.