Carla Cioffi, Television Wire

Jobs

Grantwriter

Tea Party is currently seeking a Grantwriter to develop at least three grant proposals by December 31st, 2008, as well as develop an annual grant and fundraising calendar. A candidate with successful grantwriting experience is a must. Fundraising and marketing experience, including major donor cultivation, corporate and foundation grants, individual donor gift solicitation, special events, direct mail appeals, and website, annual report and newsletter communications is a plus. Depending on budget and performance, this position may lead to a promotion as Development Director. The Grantwriter will work with the Founder, Editor-in-Chief, and board members to select appropriate grant opportunities and complete proposals on time.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to serving underrepresented artists and writers. The Grantwriter closely monitors performance of the plan and makes adjustments to the plan as needed to ensure success in meeting grant goals.

Compensation: Negotiable
Location: Telecommuting is required with occasional meetings in Oakland or San Francisco.

Tea Party is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic origin.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate grant opportunities and complete at least three grant applications by December 31st, 2008
• Work both independently and collaboratively to write, edit and submit public and private grant proposals and applications.
• Research and identify appropriate funding sources using electronic and print mediums, including research on individuals, corporations, foundations and public sources of money. Maintain calendar of grant activities and maintain files, records and database of grantors, grants and related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of two years of successful grant development, which includes editing and writing and evaluation experience
• Minimum of two years experience in researching major gift and/or grant resources, and in researching information for use in grant proposals.
• Strong computer skills, primarily Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro v.6, and Internet
• Exceptional writing skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities and maintain quality of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong interest in the arts or nonprofits
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Should be highly organized, flexible and willing to take initiative.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and writing samples (pdf or word files only) to Oscar Bermeo, at oscar.b at gmail dot com with “re Grantwriter position” in the subject heading by July 15th, 2008.