Director of Grants and Foundation Relations

Toledo Zoo • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Director of Grants and Foundation Relations researches, writes, formats, and submits high-quality grant proposals and reports to funding agencies, including federal, local, foundation, and corporate funders. The role also assists with cultivating and stewarding individual and corporate donors in support of the Zoo’s Foundation, Capital Campaign, and other fundraising programs.

The Director works independently through the grant-writing process, including research, proposal preparation, submission, follow-up, and final reporting. The position collaborates with internal staff to obtain information needed for applications and reports, and works closely with the Development team to align efforts and set goals. It reports to the Vice President of Development. This is an exempt position and may require work in excess of 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, grant writing, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or grant writing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently through the grant-writing, preparation, submission, follow-up, and reporting process.
• Ability to work effectively with internal staff to obtain information for grant applications and reports.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Excellent phone skills and ability to ask for and acquire donations.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, format, and submit grant proposals to federal, local, foundation, and corporate funding agencies.
• Prepare and submit grant reports, including final grant reports, and follow up on submissions.
• Assist with the cultivation and stewardship of individual and corporate donors.
• Support the Zoo’s Foundation, Capital Campaign, and other fundraising programs.
• Work with internal staff to obtain information needed for grant applications and reports.
• Collaborate with the Development team to align efforts and set goals.
• Ask for and acquire donations.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time employees have access to PNC EarnedIt, a voluntary benefit that allows employees to access a portion of earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director