The Grant Writer is a key member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Development team, responsible for supporting the team in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support the organization’s K-12 national education programs. Future growth opportunities may include engaging with prospects and donors. Position Responsibilities:

　　Increase the fundraising ability and public visibility of NIHF, its programs and mission

　　Collaborate with the team to implement strategies to cultivate philanthropic partnerships, with a focus on foundations and corporations, in support of NIHF’s K-12 education programs

　　Work with the team to submit letters of intent, proposals, and final reports to prospects and donors

　　Draft proposal, final report, and letter of support templates

　　Maintain comprehensive, accurate grant and donor files

　　Conduct research on prospects who may support NIHF’s programs and mission

　　Effectively communicate NIHF’s mission and programs to broad audiences

　　Support the team through various administrative responsibilities, which may include overseeing volunteer program, and maintaining department intranet site and policies and procedures

　　Other duties, as assigned

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Strong writing, verbal, and organizational skills

　　Self-directed, performance-oriented individual who has demonstrated initiative and achievement of goals

　　Proven proficiency with MS Office applications

　　Ability to learn Salesforce or other donor-related databases

　　Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing priorities, while adhering to deadlines

　　Adept communicator who can effectively represent NIHF

　　Proven research and analytical capabilities

　　Detail-oriented

　　Credentials and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree

　　Experience in nonprofits/development a plus

　　Special Requirements:

　　Writing samples will be requested

　　Benefits of working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame include:

　　Competitive benefit offerings, including: medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability, pet insurance plans

　　401K plan and up to a 4% employer match

　　Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/25-1/1)

　　Flexible workday scheduling, up to two days/week work-from-home time (once training is complete)

　　Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development