Job Summary
The Granter Writer / Corporate and Foundations Gift Manager supports corporate/foundation fundraising and stewardship as well as internal and external communications initiatives of the Institutional Advancement Division at Millsaps College. The major areas of responsibility include serving as a liaison to foundations/corporations, grant writing and process management for proposal and report submissions, and general IA communications. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
This position works on-site in Jackson, MS. Regular work hours are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Evening and night hours and occasional weekend work will be required.
Job Duties
Portfolio Management
- In coordination with the AVP, manage a portfolio of corporate/foundation prospects including strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Work with faculty/staff to develop funding proposals based on priority needs of the College.
- Write proposals; manage the review and editing process; manage the submission process.
- Maintain relationships with foundation representatives through phone and email, and organize site visits for donors, prospects, and administrators.
- Maintain a master database and calendar tracking process for proposal and report due dates; ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports according to deadlines; prepare monthly status reports for the AVP Development Operations.
- In coordination with the principal investigator, monitor and implement grant reporting requirements for corporate / foundation donors.
Research
- Conduct research regularly to identify new opportunities and potential corporate and foundation funders that match institutional needs, priorities and interests with funders’ mission and grant programs.
- Alert administrators and faculty to opportunities; coordinate review and approval of grant submission.
- Meet with department heads and faculty to stay informed of current program interests and institutional priorities.
Communications
- In addition to grant proposals, provide writing support for the President and Vice President for Institutional Advancement (thank you letters and other correspondence, etc.)
- Responsible for compiling a monthly E-Newsletter to alumni, parents and friends of Millsaps (includes researching stories, writing, technical creation)
- Assist with alumni, parent, and fundraising social media campaigns
- Assist with other fund raising / stewardship projects as assigned (solicitation letters, donor stories, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a relevant field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience writing grant proposals, preferably in a college / university setting with proven track record of success in achieving six figure or higher grants.
- Superior verbal communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce high-quality work.
- Outstanding listener who can ask questions to make a concise and compelling case for support.
- Confident and collaborative team member who can proactively work with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and executive administrators.
- Demonstrated professional experience with MS Office suite, hosting virtual meetings, and creating PowerPoint presentations
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds without assistance.
- Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume, a letter of interest, and a writing sample to [email protected]. No phone calls please.