Director, Grants
Lehigh Valley Public Media
Bethlehem
,
PA
Application Deadline: Friday, Mar 20, 2020
Description
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
PBS39 and WLVR Radio are part of Lehigh Valley Public Media, a 50-year young non-profit located 90 minutes from Manhattan and 60 minutes from Philadelphia in the rapidly growing Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. The organization is beginning an exciting new era and seeks talented and energetic team members for these transformational new enterprises that will ensure a community that is engaged, inspired and vibrant.
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Development team, the Grant Writer secures private support for PBS39, 93.1 WLVR News and its affiliates by conducting the full range of activities required to obtain grants including: identifying and researching prospective funders, matching funder mission to public media and our local market initiatives, preparing timely proposals, and managing the grant process from conception to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for the Grant writer who wants to pursue multiple verticals for funding including public media, education, journalism, arts and culture, workforce development and others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development of strategies for funding requests to foundations, government entities, corporate foundations and charitable giving programs.
- Gather information on specific programs requiring funding; align project elements with funder interests and grant requirements.
- Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines and facilitating agreement regarding content and budgets with other departments and project partners.
- Manage calendar and timely submission of grant applications, reports, contracts, and other documents.
- Maintain a system for tracking grant submissions, reporting deadlines, and renewal due dates.
- Compile, write and edit quality grant applications/proposals.
- Manage the activity of the Grants Coordinator whose responsibilities include follow-up letters, proof of performance documents, reports and related activities to meet funder requirements.
- Maintain centrally accessible records in electronic and paper files, including grant paperwork, communications, and research documents.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in research and grant writing.
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
- Ability to understand and embrace multiple initiatives and pursue funding for them
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania as well as national foundations and corporations preferred.
- Passion for public media mission; its vision, values and content.
- Translating organizational efforts to prospects’ and donors’ needs.
- Motivating and working with diverse constituencies.
- Understanding of fundraising best practices
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
MINIMUM DEGREE/TRAINING REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field, or equivalent.
COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN THE POSITION
- Well-developed written and oral communication
- Analytical, organizational and negotiating skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to funders, program officers, subject matter experts, and colleagues
- Planning and working under pressure of deadlines
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Perform with a high level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The position may require some occasional hours that include nights and weekend dates that are key to Development initiatives.
To apply:
No phone calls, please.
Send via email to: wlvtapplicant@wlvt.org
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Lehigh Valley Public Media is an equal opportunity employer.