Grant Specialist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks a Grant Specialist in our Advancement Department, located in Charlestown NH.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Writes compelling and accurate letters of intent, proposals, reports, correspondence, and stewardship materials
• Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Grants to maintain and/or progress to the highest quality writing and to ensure that written materials meet SCA’s standards
• Works with Advancement, Partnership Development and Program colleagues to cultivate, solicit and steward leadership donors, with a focus on institutions.  This includes participating in prioritizing and growing SCA’s prospect pool; identifying and researching institutional leadership donors/prospects; and establishing and maintaining relationships
• Compiles, archives and shares with colleagues the latest and most accurate program-related information and statistics in conjunction with the Director of Institutional Relations
• Pursues grant opportunities when and where appropriate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
• Three-to-five years’ fundraising or equivalent experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required; writing sample will be required
• Extraordinary level of attention to detail necessary
• Mission-driven work ethic and an understanding of the deadline-driven demands of a nonprofit work environment a must
• Self-starter who can work well in a team environment
  Familiarity with MSOffice products is essential, and Raiser’s Edge, preferred
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress
  
Please send cover letter and resume to Frances Harte, Senior Grants Specialist  fharte@theSCA.org