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ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25 years, ACE has delivered more than 100,000 scholarships worth over $330million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 14,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Hawaii, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of a national funding partner. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org.
Our Mission
is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice.
Our Values
ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.
Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.
Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards the come with creativity, to the certainty that attends stagnation.
Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.
Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.
Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.
1) The American public education system is flawed
2) Free enterprise and democracy work
3) Parents know the best education environment for their kids
4) Private schools offer great value and have open seats
5) All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream
Position Overview
The Grant Writer will support the National Director of Foundations and Grants in the fundraising and management of ACE's foundation program. This role involves foundation research, grant writing, and development of strategies that increase foundation revenue across our thirteen-state region.
Primary Job Responsibilities
1. Support National Foundation Program Development
Assist in developing annual foundation fundraising goals for the thirteen-market region.
Collaborate with local market fundraisers to research and build a pipeline of foundation funding prospects, including private, corporate, family, and community foundations.
Support the foundation funding process, including writing LOIs, proposals, grants, final reports, documentation, acknowledgments, and thank you correspondence.
2. Relationship Management
Work with the and local market fundraisers to develop and implement meaningful stewardship strategies that align with overall market fundraising strategies.
Help grow a portfolio of existing foundation relationships.
3. Research, Data, and Reporting
Ensure proposals utilize current and accurate data to demonstrate the social and economic impact of the ACE program.
Study the K-12 education space, including public education reform efforts and school choice initiatives to enhance grant proposals.
Assist National Foundation Manager with tracking grant deadlines, LOI and proposal submissions, foundation responses, and reporting requirements using the Foundation internal tracking system and Raiser’s Edge.
Contribute to creating a rich information database to ensure cohesive messaging for all grant opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Unwavering belief in the mission of ACE Scholarships
Transparent and high integrity leadership
Strong time management and organizational abilities, including planning and task facilitation
Ability to convey the mission and vision of ACE Scholarships to foundations, staff, volunteers, and donors
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and an excellent professional appearance and presentation
Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to set priorities and achieve goals
Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage simultaneous priorities under pressure
Ability to understand complex statical data and produce clear, concise communications based on data
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, or other related field desired; or equivalent related experience
Experience: 3+ years of experience in grant writing, preferred experience in a non-profit development department with clear fundraising revenue goals
Personal and professional integrity
Strong writing skills, ability to produce eloquent, grammatically correct content on deadlines
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Raisers Edge experience or other CRM systems preferred
Location, Travel, and Reporting
This a hybrid role in Colorado or remote position ideally in Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, or Montana
Reports to the National Director of Foundations and Grants, remote out of Texas
1-5% travel throughout the year
FLSA Status
Full-time Exempt
Compensation
A competitive annual salary of $65,000 - $75,000 and eligible for annual performance bonuses, plus benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Free, Employer-paid Short-term, Long-term, and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
Monthly cellphone stipend
Scholarships for employee’s whose children are actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($2,500/child, up to $5,000/year).
On-site amenities in Colorado Home Office include employer paid parking gym, café, and building security, in-office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill
Compensation details: 65000-75000 Yearly Salary
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
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