Ellis Early Learning is hiring: Part Time Grant Writer. in Boston

Mission

Ellis partners with families to provide high-quality early childhood education in a warm, nurturing environment. A recognized leader in our field, we support children across the socio-economic spectrum, treasure diversity in all forms, and celebrate the joy of childhood.

Ellis Early Learning, "Ellis," (formerly known as Ellis Memorial) is a vibrant, Boston-based nonprofit with a rich history founded in 1885. Ellis provides the highest quality early education and care for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Ellis is among the most socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse organizations serving children in Boston and is nationally accredited. Through a partnership with Boston Public Schools, it also operates four high performing community based UPK classrooms. Ellis operates out of two historic buildings in the South End and a new center in Jamaica Plain and serves over 300 children annually.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform prospect research to evaluate prospects for grants
• Grow our grant pipeline
• Develop and submit proposals to private or public funders for grant funding
• Proposal development including all aspects of proposal writing
• Facilitate the flow of progress, proposal preparations, and submission to foundations, non-profit entities, the government, or other funding agencies
• Maintain compliance with all grant reporting as required by donors
• Maintenance of grant records in the database and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting
• Work closely with VP of Advancement, Community, and Equity

Job qualifications:

• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
• Strong editing skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources
• Experience with proposal writing
• Familiarity with the grant platform InstrumentL a plus
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree at the bachelor's level and 3-5 years relevant experience necessary

The purpose of this description is to provide the major responsibilities of the position. It is not to be considered a complete statement of all elements of the work that may be performed.