Grant Writer (Creative Design)
Job Description
Grant Writer
Stevens Institute of Technology seeks a highly skilled and experienced Grant Writer to join our Corporate and Foundation Relations team in the Division of Development and Alumni Engagement. Working in concert with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the successful candidate will play a vital role in securing funding from corporate and foundation sources to support Stevens' innovative programs and research initiatives. This position will be entirely remote.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospecting: Identify and research potential funding opportunities from corporations and foundations that align with the institution's strategic priorities and objectives.
- Strategizing: Develop and implement effective strategies to approach and secure funding from prospective donors, collaborating with program directors and principal investigators.
- Collaboration: Work closely with program directors, principal investigators, and other key stakeholders to gather necessary information, ensuring proposals align with organizational goals and donor expectations.
- Proposal Development: Write, edit, and prepare high-quality grant proposals, including research narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Submission: Manage the submission process of grant proposals, ensuring all deadlines and donor requirements are met.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding from corporate and foundation sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree will be viewed favorably.
This position is fixed term and is part-time with a maximum of 10 hours per week.
Department
Corporate and Foundation RelationsGeneral Submission Guidelines:
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
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