Summary
Responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects. At least two writing samples, which must include at least one proposal developed in the past, required for submission along with a cover letter and resume. (Funded proposals will be preferred, if there are more funded proposals, please list them along with the donor and the amount of funding)
Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to donors, government, foundations and corporate sources.
• Generates new initiatives befitting Poverty Eradication Initiate (PEI) mandate.
• Perform prospect research on donors and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and donor grants.
• Work with finance team to develop grant budgets.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
• Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Track statistics relevant to development and provide PEI with written materials necessary for donor stewardship.
• Work with Program Manager to provide development input for all written institutional materials including Annual Report.
• 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:
• Masters in communication, English, sociology or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of five 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.
• Familiarity with donors, funding opportunities and the development community is important