Grant Writer

The Grant Writer•North Canton, OH

About The Position

The Grant Writer is a key member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Development team, supporting the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors who fund the organization’s K-12 national education programs. Future growth opportunities may include engaging directly with prospects and donors. The role drafts grant proposals and donor reports, researches potential supporters, organizes submission materials, and helps build philanthropic partnerships. It also supports fundraising and the public visibility of NIHF, its programs, and its mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong writing, verbal, and organizational skills.
Self-directed, performance-oriented individual who has demonstrated initiative and achievement of goals.
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Suite Office applications.
Ability to learn Salesforce and other donor-related databases.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing priorities while adhering to deadlines.
Adept communicator who can effectively represent NIHF.
Proven research and analytical capabilities.
Detail-oriented.
Capability to work with multiple team members and departments on projects.
Requires regular, reliable, and on-time attendance.
Ability to regularly work in the office and attend in-person meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively via email, chat, phone, and in-person meetings.
Writing samples will be requested.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with grant writing, preferably through successful grant applications or grant certificates/courses.
Familiarity with CRM software and grant databases.
2–3 years of experience in nonprofits/development.

Responsibilities

Work with the team to draft grant proposals and letters to foundations and corporations, with an expected goal of at least $100,000 within the first year.
Assist the team in drafting donor progress and final reports.
Organize materials, including supporting resources and budgets, for submission.
Research prospects who may support NIHF’s programs and mission.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate grant and donor files.
Maintain updated resources for the team to use.
Collaborate with the team to implement strategies to cultivate philanthropic partnerships in support of NIHF’s K-12 education programs.
Increase the fundraising ability and public visibility of NIHF, its programs, and mission.
Effectively communicate NIHF’s mission and programs to broad audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance plans; vision coverage is 100% employer paid.
Flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match and 100% vesting upon initial contribution.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Year-end closure from December 24 through January 1.
Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Supplemental Income plans.
Pet insurance plans.
On-site workout facility.
Opportunities for growth and a culture that prioritizes professional development.