Grant Writer Job at Orchard Village

Orchard Village Skokie, IL 60077

The Grant Writer plays a key role in the Development Department's fundraising and communication efforts, including the successful identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor-advised-fund donors, family foundations, non-profit foundations, and corporations.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate ongoing support of the organization by developing and implementing a strategy for contributions from foundations, corporations, donor-advised funds and other grant funding bodies.
  • Identify and research foundations, corporations, family funds, and individual donors who have gift potential that matches our funding needs.
  • Prepare and maintain an annual schedule of grant applications, reporting deadlines, and progress toward annual grant fundraising goals.
  • Prepare, write, and submit foundation and other grant funding requests.
  • Solicit foundations, corporations, companies & organizations for event donations and sponsorships.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, English, non-profit management, or related fields.
  • Experience writing grants and researching potential funders.
  • Strong research, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs, Constant Contact, donor databases, auction software, and direct mail preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • writing grants and researching potential funders: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location




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