Grant Writer for Higher Education & Innovation

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharishi International University seeks a Grant Writer to advance fundraising priorities by researching funding opportunities and developing clear, compelling grant proposals. You will coordinate proposals with offices, manage timelines, and support reporting and stewardship.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in grant writing or related work, with strong editing, communication, and project-management skills. Higher education nonprofit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in grant writing, proposal development, fundraising, or related work.
• Proven ability to research funding opportunities and produce persuasive written materials.
• Excellent editing, organization, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals, deadlines, and stakeholder contributions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a grant-tracking system or CRM.

Responsibilities

• FUNDING RESEARCH AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT: research funders and track opportunities.
• PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION: develop concepts, drafts, and attachments.
• AWARD COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND STEWARDSHIP: track terms and prepare progress reports.
• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: build relationships across departments and with funders.

Skills

Grant research

Funder analysis

Pipeline management

Persuasive writing

Editing & proofreading

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Stakeholder collaboration

CRM/grant-tracking tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Grant Writing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maharishi International University seeks a Grant Writer to advance fundraising priorities by researching funding opportunities and developing clear, compelling grant proposals. You will coordinate proposals with offices, manage timelines, and support reporting and stewardship.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in grant writing or related work, with strong editing, communication, and project-management skills. Higher education nonprofit experience is preferred.