Grants & Foundations Director — Fundraising Impact

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Director of Grants and Foundation Relations to research, write, format, and submit compelling grant proposals and reports to federal, local, foundation and corporate funders. This role also helps cultivate and steward individual and corporate donors to support the Zoo’s Foundation, Capital Campaign, and other fundraising programs.

The ideal candidate will have excellent research, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and be motivated to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fundraising, grant writing, communications or related field with 3–5 years in fundraising, marketing or grants.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Valid driver's license and insurability by fleet insurer.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, format, and submit grant proposals and reports to federal, local, foundation, and corporate funders.
• Assist with cultivation and stewardship of individual and corporate donors for Foundation, Capital Campaign and other fundraising programs.
• Collaborate with Development team and report to the Vice President of Development; ensure deadlines and accuracy in all materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in fundraising or related field

Job description

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Director of Grants and Foundation Relations to research, write, format, and submit compelling grant proposals and reports to federal, local, foundation and corporate funders. This role also helps cultivate and steward individual and corporate donors to support the Zoo’s Foundation, Capital Campaign, and other fundraising programs.

The ideal candidate will have excellent research, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and be motivated to