Grants Officer
Summary:
The Grants Officer will be responsible for writing and developing comprehensive grant proposals in support of SPLC’s current and future programmatic priorities. Under the direction of the Director of Institutional Giving, the Grants Officer works to research, develop, and write grant proposals and funding reports to foundations and corporations. She/he will be responsible for solicitations of foundation and corporate grants and gifts, matching gifts, workplace giving and other corporate philanthropic initiatives in support of the SPLC’s needs and priorities. The Grants Officer reports to the Director of Institutional Giving.
Primary Job Functions:
- Researching and identifying sources of support;
- Proactively seeks opportunities to generate new proposals and avenues for partnership;
- Writes, edits and prepares complete and compelling grant proposals and reports for foundation and corporate partners;
- Stewards a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners;
- Maintaining strong communication ties with funding partners;
- Responsible for reaching annual revenue goals;
- Manage workplace giving campaigns, matching grants, and employee peer-to-peer giving.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher;
- A minimum of five years of successful fundraising experience;
- Exceptional communication, writing, and editing skills;
- Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques related to foundation and corporate fundraising;
- Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about funding opportunities
- Proven ability to develop and build relationships with prospective corporate partners;
- Experience with CRM databases required, BlackBaud experience strongly preferred;
- Proficiency in data management;
- Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Commitment to the SPLC’s mission to fight hate, seek justice, and teach tolerance;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Must be able to multi-task; strong attention to detail;
- Good sense of humor and ability to work in a diverse environment;
- Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to travel regionally and nationally.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction.