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Boys Town · 3 months ago

Development Grant Writer

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Boys Town is a national child and family care organization that has been serving communities since 1917. They are looking for a Development Grant Writer who will be responsible for writing proposals and securing financial support from private foundations for the organization’s programs and initiatives while collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate reporting and proposal development.

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Responsibilities

Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to foundation and corporate foundation sources

Coordinates with internal sources in a timely manner to obtain program details, budget information, and ancillary materials to support grant proposals and reports

Conducts research using internal and external data to craft informed need statements

Drafts compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate Boys Town’s mission, strategic goals and impact

Tracks proposal notification process and reporting requirements

Maintains records of active grant proposals in Boys Town’s donor database

Assists in researching and identifying new funding sources for Boys Town initiatives utilizing internet and reference resources

Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff and finance staff, as necessary

Collaborates with other team members on an ongoing basis

Qualification

Grant writingResearch techniquesProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem solving

Required

Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals with attention to accuracy

Strong project management skills with the ability and comfort to manage multiple projects and priorities at one time

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards and positive working relationships with colleagues

Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills

Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word

Ability to learn and utilize sophisticated donor database software; experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, related field, or equivalent combination or education and experience required

Minimum 1 year related experience including writing grant proposals or related fundraising experience required