Grants Associate-Development Associate

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for all aspects involved in the research and writing of grants and providing assistance to the Development Department as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches new grants/foundations and government grants for BTS and the Elaine Breslow Institute
• Assembles and writes Letters of Intents (LOIs), interim and final reports
• Ensures proper evaluation methods are in place within each department and works with department heads to maintain effective data-collection procedures
• Maintains Development department logs of activities and projects
• Helps coordinate the development of all marketing materials used for grants and ensures foundation recognition when/where required
• Participates in cultivation and stewardship activities, including donor visits, dinners and other events
• Communicates with community members, employees, donors and Temple members
• Backup for Raiser’s Edge
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Previous experience – and success – with writing grants and assembling applications for both private foundations and government entities
• Previous experience with administrative work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Good follow-through and completion of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task under pressure