Grant Writer

The Grant Writer will report to the Vice President of Institutional Development & Chief Development. The Grant Writer writes proposals, grants, and reports for foundation and corporate donors and prospects potential new foundation and corporate donors and assists in the creation of specialized correspondence for individual donors and University Stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities Grant Writing:

Writes letters of inquiry, proposals, grants and reports for foundation and corporate funders. Works closely with development staff responsible for foundation and corporate relations. Discerns programming objectives and financial needs and effectively translates this information into proposals aligned with the University’s funding priorities. Conducts local and national prospect research to identify potential new funders. Collaborates with program staff and finance to develop proposal language and budgets that comply with funders' requirements and aligns with their priorities. Tracks letter of inquiry, proposal and report deadlines and works with internal staff to ensure all deadlines are met. Partners with the Advancement staff to create specialized correspondence, letters of acknowledgement, email solicitation and proposals for individual donors and prospects. Enters all corporate and foundation letters of inquiry, proposals, grants and reports into the Raiser's Edge database. Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or a related field. 3+ years' grant writing experience preferred. Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT is highly preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to be clear and precise. Positive and collaborative team player with a high degree of initiative and self-discipline. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom.  A passion for the mission of Wilberforce University and the students we serve.