Strategic Grants & Foundations Director

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium seeks a strategic Director of Grants and Foundation Relations to lead the research, writing, formatting, and submission of high-quality grant proposals and reports to federal, local, foundation and corporate funders.

This role drives donor cultivation and stewardship in support of the Zoo’s Foundation and Capital Campaign, collaborates with the Development team, reports to the VP of Development, and requires flexible hours and strict adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fundraising, grant writing, communications or related field, along with three to five years of experience in fund raising, marketing, communications, grant writing or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, writing, formatting and submission of grant proposals and reports to funding agencies.
• Cultivate and steward individual and corporate donors to support Foundation, Capital Campaign and other fundraising programs.
• Work with internal staff to gather information, ensure timely submissions and prepare final grant reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in fundraising/grant writing/communications or related field

Job description

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium seeks a strategic Director of Grants and Foundation Relations to lead the research, writing, formatting, and submission of high-quality grant proposals and reports to federal, local, foundation and corporate funders.

This role drives donor cultivation and stewardship in support of the Zoo’s Foundation and Capital Campaign, collaborates with the Development team, reports to the VP of Development, and requires flexible hours and strict adherence to deadlines.