Director of Development & Grants Strategy

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Development to manage grants and fundraising efforts. This role requires a strong communicator with at least 5 years of experience in grant writing. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, and building relationships with funders. The successful candidate will be committed to furthering the mission of the organization and will collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. Exceptional communication and financial management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in development or philanthropy with successful grant writing.
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia grant making community.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and identification of grant opportunities.
• Write grant proposals and maintain a grants calendar.
• Cultivate relationships with funders and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Project management

Financial management

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Development to manage grants and fundraising efforts. This role requires a strong communicator with at least 5 years of experience in grant writing. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, and building relationships with funders. The successful candidate will be committed to furthering the mission of the organization and will collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. Exceptional communication and financial management skills are essential for this position.