[Capdist-auditions] Do you have Grant Writing skills? DO you love the Arts? Part-time Job Opportunity

[Laura Andruski]

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

TITLE:		Part-time Grant Writer

DEPARTMENT:	Relationships

JOB SUMMARY:	The Grant Writer for Proctors and Capital Rep is critical to
the fundraising efforts for these two regional arts organizations, which
function under a management agreement. The Grant Writer focuses on
foundation, corporate, municipal, state and federal grant opportunities
under $25,000 to identify and secure grant funding for various theatre
initiatives. Developing an in-depth knowledge of each organization’s
activities and needs is crucial to research potential funding opportunities.
The two Theatres are seeking an experienced writer who can tell the story of
each of these arts organizations in a compelling way, to highlight the
organization’s accomplishments, as well as the existing needs addressed in
the community.

JOB DUTIES: (include but are not limited to the following) Write and submit
grant proposals and applications to foundation, corporate, and governmental
sources of support. Investigate various grant application processes,
establish a network of grant prospects, research the history and focus areas
of grants at corporations and foundations.  Assist in monitoring progress
towards goals and objectives agreed upon in contracts with funding sources.
Continuously identify new funding sources. Oversee grant tracking for both
organizations and evaluation processes to ensure compliance with funders’
requirements. Plus other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

*	Bachelors Degree required. 
*	Minimum 3-5 years experience in grant writing. 
*	Strong knowledge of local, state and federal foundations, key arts
funders and familiarity with theatre and arts proposal writing. 
*	Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear,
structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals. Strong editing skills. 
*	Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills and
an ability to work with all levels of administration required.
*	Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines. 
*	Knowledge of fundraising information sources. 
*	Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors. 
*	Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies. 
*	Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising
prospect research.
*	Flexible hours and work schedule.

Please send resume and references to Dan Hanifin, Director of Relationships
c/o Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 or
dhanifin at proctors.org.  No phone calls, please.


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