Government Grants WriterThe Government Grants Writer plays a critical role in advancing Explore Austin's philanthropic and marketing goals. This role partners closely with the Chief Development Officer and the CEO.
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Position details:
This is a contract position that works a standard 9am to 5pm schedule, Monday through Friday.
Work location:
This position is completely remote. The Government Grants Writer must be available to meet at least once per week between 9 am to 5 pm, Central Standard Time. Preferred days of the week and times for a 1-hour meeting: Mondays at 12 or 2 CST or Wednesdays at 10 am or 12 pm CST.The Government Grants Writer is responsible for writing city (Austin), county (Travis), state (Texas), and federal (United States) grant proposals and reports, as well as private foundation proposals and reports, to raise philanthropic support for Explore Austin. This is a contract position (10-15 hours per week; 40-60 hours per month) that reports to the Chief Development Officer. Pay is negotiable.
Duties and responsibilities:- Write and prepare thoughtful and well-researched proposals, reports, supplemental documents, acknowledgements, and other correspondence to current and prospective funders
- Manage and maintain an annual grants calendar of proposals and report deadlines to ensure timely submission, follow-up, and record keeping
- Maintain donor and prospect records by coordinating with the Development Specialist
- Work closely with Explore Austin's development, program, and finance staff to gather information needed for proposals and reports
- Research and identify new funding prospects, particularly city, county, state, and federally funded opportunities
- Compose and send highly professional emails as needed to current and prospective funders
- Stay informed and current on research in the areas of youth leadership, youth development, experiential education, the benefits of time in nature, and mentorship, among other relevant topics
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Performance and success measures:
- Volume of mission-aligned funding opportunities identified and secured
- Success in supporting senior management
- ProfessionalismQuality and level of customization of proposals and reports
- Accuracy of funding proposals and reports
- Prompt submission of proposals, reports, and acknowledgements
