• Grant Writer

    National Inventors Hall of Fame (North Canton, OH)


    The Grant Writer is a key member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Development team, responsible for supporting the team in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to support the organization’s K-12 national education programs. Future growth opportunities may include engaging with prospects and donors.

    Position Responsibilities

    + Increase the fundraising ability and public visibility of NIHF, its programs and mission

    + Collaborate with the team to implement strategies to cultivate philanthropic partnerships, with a focus on foundations and corporations, in support of NIHF’s K-12 education programs

    + Work with the team to submit letters of intent, proposals, and final reports to prospects and donors

    + Draft proposal, final report, and letter of support templates

    + Maintain comprehensive, accurate grant and donor files

    + Conduct research on prospects who may support NIHF’s programs and mission

    + Effectively communicate NIHF’s mission and programs to broad audiences

    + Support the team through various administrative responsibilities, which may include overseeing the volunteer program, and assisting with policies and procedures

    + Other duties, as assigned

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Strong writing, verbal, and organizational skills

    + Self-directed, performance-oriented individual who has demonstrated initiative and achievement of goals

    + Proven proficiency with MS Office applications

    + Ability to learn Salesforce or other donor-related databases

    + Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing priorities, while adhering to deadlines

    + Adept communicator who can effectively represent NIHF

    + Proven research and analytical capabilities

    + Detail-oriented

     

    Credentials and Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree

    + Grant writing experience

    + Experience in nonprofits/development

    Special Requirements

    + Writing samples will be requested

    Benefits of Working for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Include:

    + Competitive benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, disability

    + 401(k) plan and up to a 4% employer match

    + Paid time off, paid holidays, paid year-end closure (12/24-1/1)

    + Critical Illness/Hospital/Accident Supplemental Income plans available

    + Pet Insurance plans available

    + On-site workout facility

    + Flexible workday scheduling, work-from-home time after 90 days

    + Great team environment, opportunities for growth, and culture focused on professional development