Grant Writer - National Inventors Hall of Fame : Job Details

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

• 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 the volunteer program, and assisting with 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

• Grant writing experience

• Experience in nonprofits/development

Special Requirements

• Writing samples will be requested

  Benefits of Working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Include:

• Competitive benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability

• 401(k) plan and up to a 4% employer match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/24-1/1)

• Critical Illness/Hospital/Accident Supplemental Income plans available

• Pet Insurance plans available

• On-site workout facility

• Flexible workday scheduling, work-from-home time after 90 days

• Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development