Grant Writer

DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM•Dallas, TX

3d•$60,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum seeks an experienced Grant Writer to develop and implement grant-writing efforts in support of departmental fundraising goals. The Grant Writer develops clear, concise, compelling proposals and reports supporting the Museum’s programs, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives. The role manages foundation-donor relationships and grant activity across the full funding lifecycle, while coordinating with internal departments and Museum leadership to meet fundraising objectives and fulfill funder requirements. The position reports to the Director of Institutional Giving and is part of the Advancement Department. The work environment is hybrid, with some evening and weekend work expected to support programs, events, and community engagement efforts. The Museum identifies its core values as Respect, Empathy, Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, and Courage. It is an equal opportunity employer that values and strongly encourages a diverse environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of grant-writing or related professional fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success managing the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, cultivation, proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship.
Exceptional writing, editing, and grammatical skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-starter who is resourceful, driven, and motivated.
Excellent project-management, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends in foundation and government philanthropy.
Ability to learn and present appropriate historical and educational terms and concepts.
Proficiency with donor databases, preferably Patron Manager, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Assist with a portfolio of foundation donors to support retention, solicitation, revenue growth, and ongoing engagement.
Research, identify, and evaluate grant prospects, including their funding priorities, deadlines, and submission requirements.
Develop tailored grant proposals, sponsorship packages, budgets, and supporting materials for annual and multi-year fundraising objectives.
Coordinate and participate in meetings, site visits, presentations, calls, and other communications with current and prospective funders.
Collaborate across departments to gather accurate program information, develop proposals, manage funded projects, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Oversee grant obligations, including timely reporting, acknowledgments, and stewardship communications.
Coordinate funder benefits, including recognition, ticketing, receptions, and other engagement needs.
Partner with the Director of Institutional Giving and Chief Advancement and External Affairs Officer to develop annual fundraising strategies, work plans, and revenue goals.
Maintain organized, accurate, timely, and comprehensive CRM records of constituent interactions, proposals, grant activity, deadlines, submissions, and results.
Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.