Grant Writer

Location

Albuquerque, NM | United States

Job description

Grant Writer

Full-time, Exempt

Reports to Development Director

Organization Overview

The National Institute of Flamenco is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to support community through arts education and equitable access to the arts. The Institute engages a core community of Albuquerque-based professional artists, students, and patrons, with an emphasis on impacting the lives of low-income households. Committed to equity, the Institute employs and nourishes the professional development of people of color and provides a place for emerging artists to safely express themselves. The Institute’s programming makes a difference to the tens of thousands of clients served annually through educational and performance-based programs and organizational partnerships. The annual operating budget is $2.6 million, and the organization draws upon diverse funding sources, including earned and contributed income. The organization is projected to make substantial annual growth. Financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities allows the Institute to provide excellent free and low-cost programming to these individuals while also ensuring financial stability for our working artists.

Position Overview

The Institute seeks a full-time, experienced Grant Writer to join our team. The Grant Writer will be part of a Development team responsible for raising over $1.5 million annually, working collaboratively with the Executive and Programs staff.

The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting proposals and LOIs, stewarding grants, reporting, and closeout of grants. The Grant Writer will ensure that the Institute’s grant-making and related processes, documents, procedures, and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best grant seeking practices. The Grant Writer will play a critical role in securing crucial funding for the Institute to sustain, grow, and innovate excellent flamenco arts programming in New Mexico.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, manage, and archive all Institute grant proposals to foundations, corporations, government entities, and other grant-making organizations

• Work with Grants team to maintain a Grants calendar and annual Grants strategy, presented for approval annually to the Development Director

• Perform prospect research and evaluate prospects for alignment with Institute initiatives

• Work with Finance and Programs staff to gather information necessary to apply and report to funders

• Ensure compliance with all grantor requirements

• Accurately track and report status of all contacts, submissions, and results to the Executive Director

• Meet minimum annual fundraising goal tied to organizational budget

• Build understanding of institutional history and programs

• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested by the Executive Director

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities, and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• At least four (4) years of grant writing experience (four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)

• Successful grant writing track record

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent editing and proofreading skills

• Ability to successfully manage and meet competing deadlines

• Ability to create, interpret, and analyze budgets

• Knowledge of fundraising information sources

• Knowledge of nonprofit industry best practices

• Office systems and software: Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Asana, and fundraising database systems (e.g., Donor Perfect)

• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to drive personal vehicle for NIF business with valid driver’s license, current insurance, and clean driving record

Salary Range

• $52,120 - $58,240 annually commensurate with experience

• 40 hours per week; Preferred schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

• This position is salaried and exempt from overtime

To Apply

Please send cover letter and CV or resume with three professional references to Annie D’Orazio, [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,120.00 - $58,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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