Grant Writer

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.

 administration@isupportphoenix.org


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 grants 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.

  • Report to the Development Director