Position: Grants Writer
Overview:
To write winning grant proposals and reports, actively identify and research prospects, and prepare materials and briefings in support of fundraising at The Phillips Collection and specifically in regards to foundations.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Acquiring and maintaining knowledge and understanding of The Phillips Collection, its programs, and strategic goals through research, active participation in museum activities and events, and communication with staff.
- Forging excellent working relationships with staff to gather information and grasp concepts of programs for which funding are being sought.
- Writing compelling grant proposals, reports, and correspondence that exhibit strong writing skills, an understanding of the subject matter, and a high-level command of grammar, spelling, and style guide.
- Compiling and submitting grant applications and reports on time and according to each funder’s preferences and guidelines.
- Researching foundations, government agencies, individuals, and corporations and analyzing them to identify likely funding sources for The Phillips Collection.
- Organizing and leading prospect strategy sessions, assisting in determining strategies for cultivation and solicitation, including matching donor interests to Phillips priorities, and managing prospect tracking spreadsheets.
- Writing briefings for meetings, such as foundation donor profiles and bios.
- Researching and staying abreast of local/national/international trends in philanthropy, best practices for museums, and new studies related to the arts, museums, and education. Proposing new foundation prospects and presents support for recommendations. Circulating information to development staff and/or including information and analysis in grant proposals.
- Actively scanning media sources for pertinent information about foundation donors and prospects, updating Raiser’s Edge records, and sharing information with development staff.
- Filing paperwork and grants-related documents, both hard copy and electronic, to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Participating in development department meetings and other grants-related meetings.
- Working at development events during the evening on occasion.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
-
Bachelor of Arts degree required.
-
Experience in grant writing, technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copy writing, or equivalent written communication format.
-
Knowledge of national foundation histories, prospects and funders.
-
Strong organizational and analytical skills with extreme attention to detail.
-
Ability to prioritize workload and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
-
Ability to communicate and work well with individuals.
-
Knowledge of Web-based and manual research tools; understanding of databases and ability to develop and maintain detailed computerized records on donors and prospects.
-
Team-player with excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Apply online (below): Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary requirements to:
Salary Range: Up to $40k, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Accrued Paid-Time-Off Leave
- Paid Holidays*
- Group Health Insurance Coverage (POS or PPO plan)
- Dental Insurance
- Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program participation
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and/or dependent care costs
- Pre-tax Transportation benefits through SmartBenefits
- Complimentary guest admission to museum (subject to availability)
- 20% discount at Museum Shop
- 10% discount at Museum Café
- Invitations to seminars, lectures, and special events
* Full-time hourly staff may receive holiday pay if the holiday falls on a day on which they are scheduled to work.
Posted: January 11, 2012
©2012 The Phillips Collection.
1600 21st Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009 | 202-387-2151