Grant Writer

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJob Title: Grant WriterSupervisor: Corporate and Foundation Relations ManagerStarting Salary Range: $48,000- $52,000The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org.The Grant Writer will be a member of GMRI's Development Team, which plays a pivotal role in nurturing the philanthropic and community support needed to ensure the long-term success of the organization. Primary responsibilities will include: drafting, editing, proofreading, and assembling a variety of corporate and foundation requests; leading data maintenance, resource maintenance, and filing related to corporate and foundation grants; supporting corporate and foundation strategies and communications; and prospect research. This position requires an aptitude for high volume production writing (often repurposing existing materials to target each funder's specific interests and requirements) with meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to derive personal satisfaction from working behind the scenes to support the efforts of other team members in fundraising and communications. It requires an organized self-starter, who can work both independently and in close collaboration with other team members, and who can prioritize effectively when faced with multiple competing demands.Responsibilities/Tasks:Assist the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team in the writing, revising, and assembly of proposals, concepts letters, and other correspondence that speak to the unique motivations of each potential funder.Lead data maintenance and entry for the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team to keep grant-related information organized and easily accessible.Provide proofreading services to Development team members and GMRI program staff on non-federal grant and gift materials.Maintain a library of common proposal attachments and work with Development team and Sponsored Projects Office to develop/maintain tools that answer commonly asked questions (e.g., lists of current funders, financial documents, etc.).With direction from the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, help to deliver select sponsorship benefits as outlined in funding agreements.Assist with drafting select social media posts as needed.Assist GMRI's Development Team with prospect research and correspondence. Work with Development Team, program staff, and Finance Team to ensure timely reporting and stewardship communications for Development-initiated grants.Assist GMRI's Development Team with the production of other written communications and special projects as requested. General Responsibilities: As part of GMRI's Development team, the Grant Writer will participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and will support GMRI's commitment to growing our base of support and increasing public awareness about our institution and mission. The Grant Writer will be expected to be flexible and assist with other tasks that may arise or attend donor events to support production and/or relationship-building, as necessary. The Grant Writer will collaborate with others on the Development, Finance, and Sponsored Projects Office teams to ensure sharing of organizational standard documentation and processes, boilerplate language, and common grant attachments.RequirementsRequired Qualifications:GMRI depends on the talent and dedication of the people who work here. For this position we seek to hire a bright, highly motivated individual with the following mix of skills and experiences: Proven writing ability (1-2 years in a professional setting, prior grant writing experience for a science or education organization a strong plus)Strong proofreading and editing skillsExperience managing competing deadlines and utilizing work management tools (familiarity with Asana is a plus)Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, data management software (Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge a plus) as well as internet-based research tools and techniquesWorking knowledge of prospect research, experience developing prospect cultivation/solicitation strategies (familiarity with foundations a plus), or ability to apply other research skillsDemonstrated ability to work easily and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including foundation program staff, board leadership, fundraising volunteers, and colleaguesSelf-starter with excellent organization skills and attention to detailAbility to manage priorities and accomplish multiple tasks in a demanding environment with limited resources and staff supportTeam player with sense of humor, flexibility, and stamina to accomplish an ambitious vision in a rapidly evolving institutionCommitment to advancing and practicing a culture of accountability and integrity.Other Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of the marine, scientific, and/or educational communities/market-spaces a plusDiversity and Inclusion:Gulf of Maine Research Institute has a long-standing policy and commitment to providing equal access and equal employment opportunities in all terms, conditions, processes, and benefits of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. GMRI's employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.Applicants and employees are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify their race/ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status to assist GMRI in fulfilling various data reporting requirements of the federal government. This self-identification is completely voluntary, will be kept confidential and separate from your application data, and used only to meet federal reporting requirements. Providing or declining to provide this information will not result in adverse action of any kind.Salary and Benefits:Gulf of Maine Research Institute offers a competitive salary and benefits package.Application Instructions:All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the successful candidate has been selected. The deadline to submit applications is December 2nd, 2024.