Working Title: Grant Writer

　　Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

　　Agency: Minnesota State

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/08/2024

　　Closing Date : Open until filled. Applications should be received by or on priority review deadline of January 22, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted thereafter.

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : MnSCU Minneapolis CC / MnSCU Minneapolis CC

　　Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $25.79 - $37.65 / hourly; $53,849 - $78,613 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Maybe eligible for partial telework per Minneapolis College‘s Telework Guidelines

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　The Grant Writer researches opportunities, creates grant proposals, secures, tracks and stewards grant support from institutional funders (private foundations, businesses, corporations, and strategic nonprofit partners) to achieve the annual fundraising goals of the Minneapolis College Foundation.

　　Working across functions within the Foundation and Minneapolis College, this position collects program details and other data necessary to develop grant proposals, identifies prospective organizational donors (private foundations and businesses), writes and submits grant proposals, maintains records for grant management, and prepares final reports for institutional funders. This position will focus on generating five, six, and seven figure gifts from these institutions.

　　The Grant Writer reports to the Director of the Minneapolis College Advancement and Foundation and is responsible to manage a timely and efficient grants process from conducting prospect research, writing letters of intent and grant proposals, collecting outcome data, preparing and file grant reports as well as conducting donor stewardship to ensure future gifts from private institutional donors.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　• An equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, Liberal Arts)

　　• Knowledge working with nonprofit/development roles with a successful track record in grant writing

　　• Knowledge in persuasive writing with excellent analytical skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a critical focus on meeting deadlines.

　　• A confident communicator who is self-motivated with an ability to prioritize tasks, work with many personalities and work styles.

　　• Experienced in budget preparation, analysis, and management of grants.

　　• Ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with funders and colleagues.

　　• Ability to engage and identify with those you do not resemble, to learn about cultures other than your own, and a commitment to include and deal equitably with people of all backgrounds.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Current or former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.