Grant Writer

Grant Writer

Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing the organization’s fundraising efforts as delegated by the Director of Development, with special emphasis on proposal generation and grant management. Works with the Director of Development and museum staff in Jackson and Meridian to ensure that the funding needs of the organization are met and sustained to increase the impact and influence of the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) across the state. This full-time position reports to the Director of Development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Grant Proposal Development and Management:

• Manages development, submission, and reporting of all grants in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Works with the Director of Development to develop proposals for grants and event/program sponsorships.
• Assists the Director of Development and Marketing in Meridian with proposals as needed.
• Works closely with department heads to gather information necessary to manage and report on current grant/sponsorship programs.
• Works with Education Department to develop and execute qualitative evaluation of grant funded programs.
• Oversees spending as it relates to grant budgets, providing the Director of Development and other relevant staff members with ongoing budget updates.
• Maintains up-to-date records of approved, pending, declined, and prospective grants.

Development:

• Works with Director of Development to secure donations to fund the annual, operations, and capital campaign budget goals, working closely with all departments to execute the plan.
• Performs donor prospect research to determine giving potential and partner cultivation strategy.
• Collaborates with the Director of Development and museum staff to develop and implement a long-range development plan that compliments the goals and funding requirements of the organization.
• Monitors funding trends of corporate, foundation and government entities, and provides ongoing feedback to inform programmatic/educational focus of museum efforts.
• Assists the MCM-Meridian Development Team with the development and management of grant and sponsorship proposals as needed.
• Assists with other fundraising projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Grant writing and management experience preferred but not required
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge in project management and teamwork required
• Problem-solving skills, creativity, and a desire to contribute in a meaningful way to the mission of the museum

The Mississippi Children’s Museum is a 501(C)(3) organization with the mission of creating unparalleled experiences that inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning. To apply, please submit letter of interest, resume, and three writing samples. Management reserves the right to modify, delete, and/or add additional expectations to meet the needs of the Mississippi Children’s Museum as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person