Development Grant Writer

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Boys Town provides a wide range of research-based services to help every child and family be healthy in body, mind, and spirit. We are looking for an individual who is detail oriented, organized and possesses outstanding communication skills for the role of Development Grant Writer. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations, you will be responsible for writing proposals and securing financial support from private foundations for Boys Town’s programs and strategic initiatives.

The Development Grant Writer collaborates across the organization, including with affiliate sites, to craft persuasive proposals as well as provide accurate reporting for funded projects.

• Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to foundation and corporate foundation sources.
• Coordinates with internal sources in a timely manner to obtain program details, budget information, and ancillary materials to support grant proposals and reports.
• Conducts research using internal and external data to craft informed need statements.
• Drafts compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate Boys Town’s mission, strategic goals and impact.
• Tracks proposal notification process and reporting requirements.
• Maintains records of active grant proposals in Boys Town’s donor database.
• Assists in researching and identifying new funding sources for Boys Town initiatives utilizing internet and reference resources.
• Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff and finance staff, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other team members on an ongoing basis.

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals with attention to accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability and comfort to manage multiple projects and priorities at one time.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards and positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and utilize sophisticated donor database software; experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, related field, or equivalent combination or education and experience required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience including writing grant proposals or related fundraising experience required.
• Other Duties:
  This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set‑up.

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