Grants and Research Specialist

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Location:

Aug Prep South and North Campus

Schedule:

Full-Time year-round

Reports To:

Impact and Story Telling Manager
Desired

Start Date:

ASAP

Aug Prep is more than a school; it’s a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve nearly 2,400 K4‑12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26‑27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4‑6 and 9.

• Award‑Winning Workplace:
  Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors:
  We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85 million+ in scholarships!
• Outstanding Resources:
  From a “classroom supplies” fund to top‑notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top‑notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole‑Child Approach:
  From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor:
  This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!
• Benefits:
  Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer match and employer‑sponsored disability coverage. Full‑time employees each receive $2,500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please .

The Grants and Research Specialist will collaborate with the Aug Prep team to develop fundraising proposals, project summaries, and other written materials, as well as research foundations, corporations, and individuals to help Aug Prep expand its donor pipeline.

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with Aug Prep priorities.
• Manage and maintain the grants calendar, ensuring timely submissions and reporting on annual grants and reports.
• Write, edit, and prepare high‑quality proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather relevant data, budgets, and outcomes for proposals and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant activity in the donor database.
• Support the Development team with donor cultivation and stewardship through the creation of clear and compelling written materials.
• Track, analyze, and summarize funding requirements and trends among current and potential funders.

• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members, maintaining positive, solution‑oriented relationships that foster a strong, inclusive environment for optimal learning.
• Continuously seek professional growth through building and department meetings/professional development, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/in‑services.
• Serve with a flexible, open heart that recognizes no duty is outside the scope of your role— we are a team that is stronger together in service of our students.

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or have a minimum of one to three years of experience in writing for development/fundraising, communications, media relations, or a related field.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
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