Grant Writer [Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN]

Description

Overview

The primary role of the Grant Writer is to research, develop, write, and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundation and government funding sources. Primary responsibilities include prospect research, preparation of original proposals and reports, and donor stewardship. The Grant Writer must work cross-departmentally to increase contributed support and advance institutional priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to juggle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

1. Research funding opportunities

• Investigate and identify prospective funding sources through colleagues, directories, periodicals, and internet research
• Research and initiate relationships with new prospective funders
• Write letters of inquiry and solicitation
• Match prospective funding sources with institutional priorities
• Participate in monthly Moves Management Meeting to identify new prospects and strategize about funding priorities

       2.  Prepare and submit applications for foundation and government funders

• Draft compelling grant proposal narratives for general operating and restricted project grants; assist with drafting corporate proposals as needed
• Work with Budget, Planning, and Procurement Manager to prepare project budgets that meet funder guidelines
• Work cross-departmentally to assemble and submit applications by due date
• Verify that proposals have been received and that appropriate follow-up has occurred

3.  Steward existing foundation and government funders

• Work with project directors to ensure grant-funded projects are on-track and that obligations are fulfilled within the terms of the grant agreement
• Submit project revisions to funders as necessary
• Prepare and submit reports for foundation and government funders according to contractual obligations
• Work cross-departmentally to collect statistical information, press, exhibition catalogues, and images
• Work with Budget, Planning, and Procurement Manager to prepare financial reports according to funder guidelines
• Assemble and submit reports by due date
• Ensure hard files and donor records are accurate and up-to-date with recent correspondence

and submissions

• Assist with corporate stewardship and fulfillment on an as-needed basis

   4. Perform computer operations, e.g., list maintenance, donor records, address corrections,

          giving history, appeal status reports, prospect data entry, letter merges, RSVP lists. 

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Undergraduate degree required; Three to five years of institutional fundraising experience, with an emphasis on proposal development, grant reporting, and donor relations required. Candidate must demonstrate exceptional written ability and strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills. The Grant Writer must be a skilled facilitator, capable of articulating institutional objectives to funders. A track record of achieving financial goals is essential. Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and demonstrated flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities is a must. A high degree of creativity, energy, and initiative is required. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is preferred.