Job Details
Job Title: Grant Writer and Researcher
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Major Gifts Grants Manager
Location: Denver, CO
Date Modified: April 19, 2019
Description
The primary purpose of this position is to translate programmatic concepts into compelling, successful grant proposals and reports. Grant proposals range from $100,000 to $5 million+. This position requires both freestyle proposal and report writing as well as online application and report development.
Incumbent must share the core guiding principles of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund) to be appropriately inclusive and supportive; to consider and communicate thoughtfully; to trust and respect the diverse expertise and knowledge of team members to empower accountability and productivity; to support problem-solving, creativity, and innovation to effectively achieve goals, and to embrace the College Fund’s diversity and ability to work as a united team. This position works closely within Resource Development and across department lines to lead fundraising efforts and achieve team and organization objectives. As such, a commitment to these principles is critical to successfully executing the duties of this role.
Essential Job Functions
Develops major donor proposals
Analyzes donor and organization objectives and gathers data to write persuasive proposals of up to $5 million+ for a diverse portfolio of donors and donor prospects
Advises program development using knowledge of donor relationships and organizational capacity and strategy
Recommends strategies for fundraising negotiations and cultivation to secure significant major gifts
Develops major donor reports and oversees successful grant administration
Uses critical judgement of donor relationships and organizational strategy and gathers data to write compelling grant reports
Ensures fulfillment of grant criteria and program outcomes necessary to donor development and continued funding
Makes recommendations for program implementation and reporting strategies for major gifts stewardship
Develops collateral and conducts prospect research for major gifts fundraising efforts
Develops strategic collateral to steward major donors
Conducts and houses research for internal data needs as well as industry-wide data for use in grant writing and reporting as well as donor prospecting and cultivation
Develops innovative solutions and ideas to optimize fundraising potential
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Competencies
Excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent grants management abilities
Aptitude to make judgements regarding donor relationships and organizational strategy and capacity
Strong critical thinking skills
Aptitude for storytelling using qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to independently solve problems and complete projects with minimal oversight
Strong prospect research and data gathering abilities
Ability to work well within a diverse team and across departments
Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Required to multi-task, organize, and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of donor relational database software
Knowledge of and/or interest in learning about American Indian and Alaska Native education
Familiarity with national philanthropic sector and understanding of concepts and trends within philanthropy
Education/ Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of related fundraising experience, preferably in grants development, administration, and reporting
Work Environment and Physical Activities
Professional office setting, occasional travel, frequent key boarding, and lifting up to 35 pounds
To Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to applications@collegefund.org
Please put your name and the job title in the subject line.
Note: The intent is not to provide an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.
American Indian College Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer