Grants Writer/Researcher

Grants Writer/Researcher

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20009, United States
Posted by: The Phillips Collection
Job Category: Editing & Writing , Grants administration, Research
Language(s): English
Job posted on: September 10, 2008 Area of Focus: Art, Architecture, Music, Foundations, Fundraising, and Philanthropy, Museums and Historical Societies, Research and Science
Type: Full time Last day to apply: November 9, 2008 Last updated: September 10, 2008

Description:
Position Objective:
To actively identify and research prospects, write proposals and reports, and prepare materials and briefings in support of fundraising at The Phillips Collection.

Position Responsibilities:
• Conducts qualitative research on individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects and donors.
• Participates in prospect management strategy sessions and assists in determining strategies for cultivation and solicitation, including matching donor interests to Phillips priorities.
• Coordinates Moves Management data to ensure a steady stream of new donor and Board prospects as well as the movement of identified prospects through the various stages leading to solicitation.
• Assists in the development of grant materials, including writing and editing grant proposals, final and interim reports, acknowledgements, and other correspondence.
• Researches and stays abreast of philanthropic trends in giving particularly in arts and education. Analyzes TPC stats against national trends. Circulates information to development staff.
• Writes briefings for events and meetings.
• Enters information from pertinent clippings from media and shares with development staff.
• Participates in sessions related to office systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor of Arts degree required.
• Knowledge of research tools, both manual and Web-based; understanding of databases and ability to develop and maintain detailed computer records on donors and prospects.
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Capable of prioritizing workload and working on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team-player with excellent computer, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.

How to Apply:
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Human Resources, The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; fax: 202-387-2436; email to: hr@phillipscollection.org