Grants Development Specialist

FIDF is seeking an experienced Grants Development Specialist to support our growing foundation grant and research efforts, with a focus on identifying mission-aligned foundations and securing significant grant funding.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Research and identify foundations with the ability to fund significant grants aligned with FIDF priorities.
Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, renewal requests, and reports.
Manage grant submissions, deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and follow-up.
Maintain and develop a pipeline of current and prospective foundation funders.
Work with program, finance, development, and regional staff to gather required information and budgets.
Maintain accurate foundation and grant activity in Raiser’s Edge.
Support foundation stewardship and identify opportunities for renewed or increased funding.

Qualifications

Demonstrated grant-writing and foundation research experience.
Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience in nonprofit development, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another fundraising CRM preferred.