Job Description
FIDF is seeking an experienced Grants Development Specialist to support our growing foundation grant and research efforts, with a focus on identifying mission-aligned foundations and securing significant grant funding.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify foundations with the ability to fund significant grants aligned with FIDF priorities.
- Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, renewal requests, and reports.
- Manage grant submissions, deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and follow-up.
- Maintain and develop a pipeline of current and prospective foundation funders.
- Work with program, finance, development, and regional staff to gather required information and budgets.
- Maintain accurate foundation and grant activity in Raiser’s Edge.
- Support foundation stewardship and identify opportunities for renewed or increased funding.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated grant-writing and foundation research experience.
- Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in nonprofit development, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another fundraising CRM preferred.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, plus applicable FIDF employee benefits.
FIDF is an equal opportunity employer.
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