What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at National Inventors Hall of Fame?
The Grant Writer is a key member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Development team, responsible for supporting the team in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support the organization’s K-12 national education programs. Future growth opportunities may include engaging with prospects and donors.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities:
- Increase the fundraising ability and public visibility of NIHF, its programs and mission
- Collaborate with the team to implement strategies to cultivate philanthropic partnerships, with a focus on foundations and corporations, in support of NIHF’s K-12 education programs
- Work with the team to submit letters of intent, proposals, and final reports to prospects and donors
- Draft proposal, final report, and letter of support templates
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate grant and donor files
- Conduct research on prospects who may support NIHF’s programs and mission
- Effectively communicate NIHF’s mission and programs to broad audiences
- Support the team through various administrative responsibilities, which may include overseeing volunteer program, and maintaining department intranet site and policies and procedures
- Other duties, as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong writing, verbal, and organizational skills
- Self-directed, performance-oriented individual who has demonstrated initiative and achievement of goals
- Proven proficiency with MS Office applications
- Ability to learn Salesforce or other donor-related databases
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing priorities, while adhering to deadlines
- Adept communicator who can effectively represent NIHF
- Proven research and analytical capabilities
- Detail-oriented
Credentials and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in nonprofits/development a plus
Special Requirements:
- Writing samples will be requested
Benefits of working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame include:
- Competitive benefit offerings, including: medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability, pet insurance plans
- 401K plan and up to a 4% employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/25-1/1)
- Flexible workday scheduling, up to two days/week work-from-home time (once training is complete)
- Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development
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