Grants Lead for Impact: Writing, Management & Reporting

New England Science & Sailing Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is seeking a Grants Officer to lead grant writing, management, and reporting as part of the development team. The role advances NESS's mission by securing funding from foundations, government agencies and partners, and by stewarding existing grants.

The ideal candidate has proven experience researching, writing, submitting, and managing successful proposals, and building relationships with funders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grant writing, fundraising, development, or related nonprofit experience.
• Demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, or government grants preferred.
• Superior writing skills and demonstrated experience developing proposals for institutional foundations.
• Experience interpreting program data and outcomes and translating them into compelling narratives.
• Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems, or grant management software preferred.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent judgment calls in a variety of situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
• Highly skilled and proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a grant calendar and pipeline, tracking proposal, reporting, and stewardship deadlines.
• Research current and prospective foundation partners and analyze grant-making strategies and histories.
• Prepare or update partner profile documents and briefing materials.
• Write fundraising materials using a variety of styles ranging from highly technical submissions to family foundations.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to develop project budgets and grant requests.
• Maintain knowledge of the interests of major foundation funders.
• Describe NESS's program activities in clear and compelling language.
• Ensure reporting requirements are met and grant programs are tracked.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Nonprofit experience

Donor relations

Excellent writing

CRM/donor databases

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is seeking a Grants Officer to lead grant writing, management, and reporting as part of the development team. The role advances NESS's mission by securing funding from foundations, government agencies and partners, and by stewarding existing grants.

The ideal candidate has proven experience researching, writing, submitting, and managing successful proposals, and building relationships with funders.