About the Opportunity
This organization serves students, educators, researchers, and visitors through exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, and is now entering a major growth phase that includes a new Education and Innovation Center.
They're looking for a strategic, experienced Grant Writer to own their grant funding program from end to end. This is a chance to build something meaningful at a respected institution while its statewide impact expands.
What You'll Do
- Research and pursue foundation, corporate, and government funding aligned with organizational priorities
- Build and execute a grants strategy covering operations, exhibitions, education, and capital growth
- Write and edit proposals, letters of inquiry, narratives, and reports that clearly communicate mission and impact
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders
- Partner with the Executive Director and senior leadership, and gather input across departments
- Manage the grants calendar, deadlines, compliance, and interim and final reporting
- Track pipeline activity, outcomes, and revenue in Raiser's Edge
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of nonprofit grant writing experience
- Proven track record securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants
- Experience preparing proposals for six-figure requests
- Excellent writing, research, and project management skills
Nice to Have
- Six-figure grants secured
- Background in museums, arts, culture, education, or history
- Knowledge of federal and state grant programs
- Raiser's Edge or similar CRM experience
