Grant Writer

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionBok Tower Gardens is founded on the mission to make the world a bit better and more beautiful because you have lived in it. This mission inspires more than 250,000 visitors a year with public gardens designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr and opened in 1929. Founder Edward Bok developed the Gardens as a place of sanctuary and repose for the electrically driven people of America, a celebration of natural beauty, and an oasis for wildlife and humankind. The Gardens feature Hammock Hollow Children's Garden, a place for unstructured play and exploration; El Retiro, a 1930's Mediterranean revival historic house museum; Pine Ridge Preserve, a nature preserve in various stages of restoration to the native sandhill natural endemic to the Lake Wales Ridge; and The Singing Tower, an architectural masterpiece that houses a world-class Carillon, the Anton Brees Carillon Library, and the Chao Research Center, home to the Gardens archival collections. The Gardens are home to the Rare Plant Conservation Program, which safeguards Florida's native biodiversity and habitats before they vanish forever. If you are passionate about horticulture and the environment, the benefits of spending time in nature, about making the world a bit better or more beautiful, and arts and culture, you belong at Bok Tower Gardens. When you join the Gardens' Philanthropy & Membership team, you can expect to work in a collaborative, nurturing environment where growth and development are valued. The Gardens comply with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights. The Gardens are open daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Floating holidays, holiday pay, and flexible hours help you to achieve a healthy work/life balance. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy & Membership, the Grants & Partnerships Manager is responsible for identifying and managing an active portfolio of foundations, governmental funders, and corporate partners to meet the financial needs of Bok Tower Gardens. Responsible for all aspects of portfolio management including proposal and grant application and report preparation, relationship cultivation and solicitation, and stewardship activities. This position works cross-departmentally to achieve successful fundraising and to nurture a culture of philanthropy within Bok Tower Gardens. It requires strong relationship management, organizational, and communication skills. **Note: We request three writing samples, one of which could be a cover letter and the other two written grant or proposals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Communicate and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to match programs and initiatives with potential funding opportunities.•Identify and research new grant and corporate support opportunities using a variety of channels and grantprospecting tools.•Lead the development, writing, and submission of compelling grant and partnership proposals to secure funding from corporations, foundations, and governmental entities, ensuring alignment with Gardens mission, goals, and strategic plans.•Prepare and coordinate stewardship activities including reporting, acknowledgements, impact reports, and annual reports as needed. •Manage the grant calendar, coordinate input from key stakeholders, and ensure adherence to deadlines for•submissions and reports. Coordinate the collection and collation of qualitative and quantitative data•for funder reports.•Coordinate/plan engagement and stewardship events; coordinate brand activation of corporate partnerships. •Navigate complex situations with a variety of stakeholders with a highly diverse array of perspectives and needs •Diligently track portfolio activity in donor database.RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE•Associate's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Experience in the nonprofit sector including fundraising and development, grant writing, and project management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: •Ability to write in expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative styles and the ability to adapt to the audience is essential. •Proposal and/or grant writing and administration, experience with governmental grants preferred.•Budget development and management experience.•Fundraising and development techniques including relationship management. •Ability to work cross-culturally and cross-generationally. •Strong organizational skills, project management experience.•Expertise in Office365 applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Proficiency in Adobe Pro. •Recognize and be responsive to the needs of all stakeholders including donors, partners, visitors, and staff.•A growth and learning mindset are essential.•Knowledge of CRM systems is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS: •This is a full-time position with a flexible work schedule that is typically Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, but can include anticipated evenings, weekends, and holidays•The position is based in Lake Wales, FL with an optional hybrid work schedule•Some local travel is required with anticipated trips; personal transportation and a valid driver's license is essential.•Continuous communication with management team, volunteers, sponsors, partners, donors, and other stakeholders.•Prolonged periods of continuous standing, sitting, or walking; occasional stooping, bending, reaching or light lifting (up to 25 lbs.).BENEFITS We demonstrate our commitment to our workforce through our rich package of benefits including:•Employer-sponsored health plan•Dental •Vision •Life Insurance •Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave•403(b) Contributions and Matching •And much more. TO APPLY Submit your resume and three examples of proposals or grant applications you have written (confidential details redacted).