Maryland Zoo
Grants Writer
Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Maryland Zoo is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
General Summary:
The Grants Writer will procure private and public funding to support general operations andspecific programs of The Maryland Zoo.
Essential Functions:
Primary Function:• Ensure that all grants are accurate, completed in their entirety, are well-written, andaddress the needs and priorities of Zoo staff and trustees;• Writeand submit grant applications and allnarrative/financial reporting as per grant agreements;• Research, identify, and submit possible private and public grantfunding opportunities;• Write, edit, and compose grant applications and proposals;• Track grants through theDevelopment database and adhere to strict deadlines;• Monitor government bodies and theiractions concerning Zoo business;• Perform other duties asassigned; and• Adhere to all policiesand procedures of the Zoo.
Communication (Internal and External):• In coordination with the President and Vice President of Development& Strategy, the Grants Writer will facilitate communications with private and public funders toenhance the stature of the Zoo and increase financial support;• Send grant proposals, acknowledgements, follow-up notices, andother correspondence to appropriatefoundation/organizations; and• Coordinate grant proposals with the appropriate departments,ensuring all grants are accurate and address the needs and priorities of the Zoo.
Management of Resources (financial, human resources, facilities):• In coordination with the database manager, maintain information in appropriate databases and in-house files.
Minimum Qualifications
:
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred;and
Coursework in public administration and/ornon-profit management is strongly preferred.
Experience/Training:• Minimum seven (7) years experience writingpublic and private grants;• Knowledge of public andprivate grant funding;• Basic knowledgeof federal, state, and local government processes;• Knowledge of computer software andsystems, such as Microsoft Office software (including Word, Powerpoint, andExcel), Google Suite (including Sheets), and Adobe Acrobat; and• Ability to understandand explain financial statements.
Traits Desirable:• Excellentwriting skills;• Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of ethnic,cultural and economic backgrounds;• Extremely well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasksand manage projects;• Strong leadership, communication, time management, interpersonal,and follow-up skills; and• Self-directed, collaborative, creative, resourceful anddetail-oriented.
Equipment:• Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipmentincluding computer, telephone, two-way radio,and vehicles.
Working Conditions:• Must be able to travellarge areas of the Zoo as needed, includingsome areas that require walking; and• Must be able to makepersonal visits to regional foundations (Philadelphia to Washington D.C., butmainly Baltimore); and• Must be able to travelto Annapolis on short notice.
Disclaimer:
The statements above areintended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby employees assigned to thisclassification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list ofall responsibilities, duties and/orskills required of all personnel so classified. Therefore, managementreserves the right to revise the job orto require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstanceschange.
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General Summary:
The Grants Writer will procure private and public funding to support general operations andspecific programs of The Maryland Zoo.
Essential Functions:
Primary Function:• Ensure that all grants are accurate, completed in their entirety, are well-written, andaddress the needs and priorities of Zoo staff and trustees;• Writeand submit grant applications and allnarrative/financial reporting as per grant agreements;• Research, identify, and submit possible private and public grantfunding opportunities;• Write, edit, and compose grant applications and proposals;• Track grants through theDevelopment database and adhere to strict deadlines;• Monitor government bodies and theiractions concerning Zoo business;• Perform other duties asassigned; and• Adhere to all policiesand procedures of the Zoo.
Communication (Internal and External):• In coordination with the President and Vice President of Development& Strategy, the Grants Writer will facilitate communications with private and public funders toenhance the stature of the Zoo and increase financial support;• Send grant proposals, acknowledgements, follow-up notices, andother correspondence to appropriatefoundation/organizations; and• Coordinate grant proposals with the appropriate departments,ensuring all grants are accurate and address the needs and priorities of the Zoo.
Management of Resources (financial, human resources, facilities):• In coordination with the database manager, maintain information in appropriate databases and in-house files.
Minimum Qualifications
:
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred;and
Coursework in public administration and/ornon-profit management is strongly preferred.
Experience/Training:• Minimum seven (7) years experience writingpublic and private grants;• Knowledge of public andprivate grant funding;• Basic knowledgeof federal, state, and local government processes;• Knowledge of computer software andsystems, such as Microsoft Office software (including Word, Powerpoint, andExcel), Google Suite (including Sheets), and Adobe Acrobat; and• Ability to understandand explain financial statements.
Traits Desirable:• Excellentwriting skills;• Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of ethnic,cultural and economic backgrounds;• Extremely well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasksand manage projects;• Strong leadership, communication, time management, interpersonal,and follow-up skills; and• Self-directed, collaborative, creative, resourceful anddetail-oriented.
Equipment:• Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipmentincluding computer, telephone, two-way radio,and vehicles.
Working Conditions:• Must be able to travellarge areas of the Zoo as needed, includingsome areas that require walking; and• Must be able to makepersonal visits to regional foundations (Philadelphia to Washington D.C., butmainly Baltimore); and• Must be able to travelto Annapolis on short notice.
Disclaimer:
The statements above areintended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby employees assigned to thisclassification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list ofall responsibilities, duties and/orskills required of all personnel so classified. Therefore, managementreserves the right to revise the job orto require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstanceschange.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.