Grants Development Specialist at Friends of… · Location…

FIDF is seeking an experienced Grants Development Specialist to support our growing foundation grant and research efforts, with a focus on identifying mission-aligned foundations and securing significant grant funding.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify foundations with the ability to fund significant grants aligned with FIDF priorities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, renewal requests, and reports.
• Manage grant submissions, deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and follow-up.
• Maintain and develop a pipeline of current and prospective foundation funders.
• Work with program, finance, development, and regional staff to gather required information and budgets.
• Maintain accurate foundation and grant activity in Raiser’s Edge.
• Support foundation stewardship and identify opportunities for renewed or increased funding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated grant-writing and foundation research experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in nonprofit development, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another fundraising CRM preferred.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, plus applicable FIDF employee benefits.

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer.