EITHER:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, OR:
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university,* and two (2) years of professional exempt experience in grants management. At least one year of this experience must have been supervisory.
OR:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university,* and four (4) years of professional exempt experience in grants management. At least one year of this experience must have been supervisory.
- Research, identify, and evaluate potential funding opportunities from various sources such as government agencies, foundations, and corporations
- Develop and write grant proposals to secure funding for organizational programs and initiatives
- Collaborate with program managers and staff to gather information and data necessary for grant applications
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's mission, programs, and goals to effectively communicate them in grant proposals
- Manage the grant application process, including tracking deadlines, submitting applications, and following up on the status of submitted proposals
- Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities and maintain a database of potential funders
- Collaborate with finance department to develop budgets for grant proposals

```Experience```
- Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding from various sources
- Strong knowledge of strategic planning and fundraising principles
- Proficiency in using fundraising software such as Raiser's Edge or similar databases
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive proposals
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills to ensure accuracy in grant applications
- Ability to conduct thorough research on potential funders and stay updated on current trends in grant funding
- Experience in budgeting and financial analysis for grant proposals
- Ability to edit and review contracts related to grant agreements

If you are a skilled Grant Writer with experience in securing funding for nonprofit organizations, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by helping our organization secure the resources needed to advance our mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

For more information please contact

James Simmons, Jr.

Supervisor of Recruiting

City of New Orleans

james.simmons@nola.gov

504-874-1836