Grant Writer Job at Zoological Society of Milwaukee in Milwaukee

Job Details

Zoological Society of Milwaukee - MILWAUKEE, WI Full Time

Description

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee (the Society) is seeking a Grant Writer to join a fun and talented team of professionals in supporting one of the most cherished community assets – the Milwaukee County Zoo. This role researches, prepares and submits proposals, grant applications and reports for both private and public funding in support of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s mission, including development department’s needs and priorities. The Grant Writer also executes the Society’s grant process including coordinating with the grants manager, development team, and finance on budgeting and financial reports, managing grant documents, tracking results, and stewarding grantors.

This is a full-time position eligible for a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, complimentary dental, vision, life, STD and LTD coverage, 401k with up to a 5% match, PTO, paid holidays, and a complimentary zoo pass, up to the family level.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and submit proposals, presentations, informational materials, gift agreements, annual reports, financial expenditure reports and other materials for securing gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations, in accordance with funding guidelines, parameters and procedures.
• Enhance grant funding by researching new sources of revenue and identifying sustainable grant programs.
• Assist with developing new initiatives, impact measures and funding success with Society and Zoo team.
• In coordination with the grants manager, manage grant workflows and optimize grant administration by maintaining an accurate tracking system to ensure submissions within grant, renewal and report deadlines.
• Develop cultivation and stewardship strategy with funding contacts and program officers for new and existing corporate, foundation and government grant-funding opportunities to support Society and Zoo needs.
• Support the development department by maintaining strong and engaged relationships with prospects and donors with well-written communications, personal visits, and other meaningful contacts.
• Work closely with the Society and Zoo to determine and prepare program overviews, other related materials, and budgets that may include confidential information.
• Execute thank you letters to ensure proper acknowledgement of funders and where appropriate, confirm appropriate donor recognition.
• Maintain all records required for monitoring, evaluation and auditing of federal and state programs as needed, collaborating with CFO and Finance team.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a timely and effective manner within deadlines.
• In coordination with the grants manager, track, maintain and manage monthly grant expenses and budgets effectively to ensure compliance with revenue and expense goals and grant contracts.
• Work collaboratively across the Society and Zoo in the execution of the goals and objectives of the development department.
• Participate in regularly scheduled inter-departmental prospect meetings and prepare information for presentation during meetings, as needed.
• Participate in the cultivation (including tours) of potential funders as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum five years of experience with research and writing successful grant proposals.
• Ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and accurately in a fast-paced, challenging environment under tight deadlines as part of a high-performance, interdisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience interacting with donors and grant and fundraising activities in a non-profit environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong grammar and editing skills and ability to convey complex ideas in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
• Strong research skills with ability to apply various techniques for researching fundraising prospects.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Smartsheet.
• Experience with a donor software program preferred.
• Ability to effectively work under demand and handle deadline pressure.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  
  

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee believes diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) are the hallmarks of a robust, vibrant community and have adopted DEAI as foundational to our organizations’ priorities and values. A successful candidate will embrace these values and incorporate a similar commitment within their scope of work to foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, which is demonstrated through actions and words.

The Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@zoosociety.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr