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:

• 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.