Grant Writer

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The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grants to foundations and potential sponsors of New Nation Center. This role will ensure all reporting and follow up is completed per grant awards processes.

Duties of the Position:

· Interact and communicate with the Executive Director and Director of Administration on a regular basis

· Conduct research through online directories, funder websites, and filed 990s to identify foundations and private or public funding agencies best matched with our program’s mission

· Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations that communicate the organization’s mission and programs

· Write cover letters, letters of inquiry and intent to foundations and corporate sponsors, acknowledgement letters and funding reports with Executive Director and Director of Administration.

· Interpret, assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations with support of Executive Director and Director of Administration.

· Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with Executive Director and Director of Administration.

· Collect, analyze and report data on the performance of funded programs with support from the VP of Programming and Foundation staff

· Create, maintain and meet deadlines of grant schedules

Experience and Skills:

· Minimum of an Associate degree or currently in college.

· Exceptional research skills

· Prior experience in grant or proposal writing

· Experience with non-profit fundraising a plus

· Self-starter

· Detail-oriented