Grant Writer

POSITION TITLE:     Grant Writer

DEPARTMENT:         Advancement

WORK LOCATION:   Hybrid (Preferred)

REPORTS TO:           Vice President for Advancement

FLSA STATUS:           Exempt, Full Benefits

SALARY:                    $100,000  - $125,000/annual

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

Under the direction of the Vice President for Advancement, leads, plans, organizes, and conducts grant proposal activities; develops grant proposals and fundraising strategies for various departments; serves as a resource in the areas of grants development, grants administration, and grant support for special events.

 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

 

• Conducts research to help identify viable grant opportunities for each project.
   
• Prepares and compiles all materials for each grant submission and ensures that the proposal is formatted, organized, and submitted in accordance with established requirements and guidelines.

 

• Assembles and writes clear, compelling content and narrative for grant requests or proposals.

 

• Proven ability to lead teams/individuals in developing projects and initiatives

 

• Collaborates with VP for Advancement and/or various university personnel to ensure grant applications accurately reflect program activities, deliverables, and outcomes.

 

• Communicates with current and prospective funding organizations regarding new grant opportunities, the status of grant applications, and other items as appropriate.

 

• Tracks and maintains knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for various funding programs.

 

• Provides guidance and leadership by evaluating and making suggestions for improvements in grant proposals.

 

• Researches and utilizes data to support grant proposals and reports.

 

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Excellent organizational skills, customer service skills for providing technical assistance, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of public or private grant funding programs or agencies, especially experience navigating state and federal grant programs
• Ability to understand and create the complex processes needed to approve, implement and report on grants

 

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in fundraising, development, community relations, or related field

 

• Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills

 

• Experience working with a diverse population, including staff or faculty

 

• Excellent communication, financial, and research skills

 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

 

• Demonstrated success in writing grant proposals

 

• Demonstrated experience researching and securing grant funding across various subject areas

 

• Experience in proposal development, grant writing, and concept development in a university grant development setting, including experience with major public and private agencies

 

Training/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, social science, English, or a related field

 

** NDNU is not offering or paying for any relocation expenses. Upon hire, the applicant must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship for employment or verification of a student visa.**