Grant Writer
Position Title: Grant Writer
Supervisor: Director of Development
Contracted 6-month position
Contact: Christy McCutcheon (314-291-6211 or )
Position Summary:
Working directly with the Director of Development and development team this position will provide research, writing and administrative support focusing on grant writing.
Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree plus exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.
- Previous experience with success in grant writing and public relations writing desirable.
- PC proficiency is required.
- Individual must be a detail-oriented team player with the ability to multi-task and prioritize a variety of projects.
- Interest in children, education and the non-profit sector required.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Development and development team with KidSmart's grant writing program.
- Research grant makers to locate new sources of funding for KidSmart
- Draft and edit foundation and corporate grants
- Research and compile relative and statistical information
- Acquire necessary letters of support
- Prepare follow-up reports for grant makers as required
- Maintain updated and accurate files
- Initiate annual contact with all grant makers
- Coordinate grant writing efforts, utilizing connections of Board members
Contact: Christy McCutcheon at 314-291-6211 or