Grants & Institutional Giving Specialist

Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Grants and Institutional Giving Specialist works as a part of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation team. Primary responsibilities include researching, identifying, and developing funding sources throughout Indiana, as well as writing, submitting, and managing grants awarded to Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and Bosma Enterprises. The incumbent is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of awarded grants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Public Administration, Fundraising/Development, Marketing/Communications, Grant Writing, or related field required
Professional experience in grant development, fundraising, marketing, and/or prospect research required, 3-5 years of experience preferred
Occasional travel throughout Indiana is required. Must have the ability to secure reliable transportation.
Demonstrated ability in persuasive writing with a strict adherence to font sizes, margins, word counts, and complex submission guidelines provided by funders
Ability to manage a small portfolio of corporate event sponsors and steward them at the direction of the Executive Director
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Ability to adapt to changes, solve problems, think critically, and maintain composure while meeting deadlines
Familiarity with existing AI tools, preferably Google Gemini.
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work and projects, including evaluating grant sources to determine the return on investment based on the organization’s eligibility and the funder’s history
Ability to take the initiative and ownership for the completion of work product
Database management experience – Salesforce preferred
Proficiency in Gmail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong contributor in team environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in non-profit management, business or public administration and management a plus
Certified Grant Professional (GPC) through the Grant Professional Certification Institute, or the ability to achieve preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop an annual plan for securing $750,000 to $1 million in grant funding in support of Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and Bosma Enterprises.
Set and execute strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of contributed revenue from corporate foundations and government agencies.
Prepare, write, and submit all letters of inquiry and proposals, engaging other staff and departments as necessary, to ensure consistent information and to provide data to support the rationale for the proposal.
Utilize and maintain a comprehensive calendar of corporate and foundation funding opportunities and reporting deadlines. Focus on details and maintain an organized system to support donor acquisition, stewardship, and planning.
Organize and conduct open meetings and presentations designed to increase grant funding opportunities and the number of grants awarded to Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and Bosma Enterprises.
Write, review, and edit grant proposals. Prepare and process all correspondence, presentation materials, and other grant-seeking or reporting documents.
Submit grant reports to foundations, corporations, and other grantmaking entities.
Compile existing data from various internal and external sources to support grant applications.
Maintain funding opportunity databases, activity tracking system, and related confidential files.
Create and monitor grant budgets.
Prepare written activity reports on the progress of submitted grants and post-award follow-up, and present reports to senior management groups as requested.
Identify, develop, and maintain community and vendor relationships with organizations/companies to support and provide additional grant opportunities.
Proactively research and propose new grant opportunities, maintain contact with potential funding sources, and identify ways to increase the number and value of grants awarded to Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and Bosma Enterprises.
Establish and maintain internal relationships with applicable Bosma Enterprises personnel, specifically to grant opportunities to fund promoting/marketing events, graphic design needs, and the creation of digital and printed materials.
Assist in raising funds via sponsorships through the White Cane Society giving program and for special events: Dining in the Dark, Bosma Visionary Golf Classic, and future foundation events
Assist in building a Culture of Philanthropy at Bosma Enterprises through engaging employees in the work of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation with training and development in basic principles associated with general fundraising techniques.