Development Grant Writer Job at Boys Town in Omaha

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Boys Town provides a wide range of research-based services to help every child and family be healthy in body, mind, and spirit. We are looking for an individual who is detail oriented, organized and possesses outstanding communication skills for the role of Development Grant Writer. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations, you will be responsible for writing proposals and securing financial support from private foundations for Boys Town’s programs and strategic initiatives. The Development Grant Writer collaborates across the organization, including with affiliate sites, to craft persuasive proposals as well as provide accurate reporting for funded projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to foundation and corporate foundation sources.
• Coordinates with internal sources in a timely manner to obtain program details, budget information, and ancillary materials to support grant proposals and reports.
• Conducts research using internal and external data to craft informed need statements.
• Drafts compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate Boys Town’s mission, strategic goals and impact.
• Tracks proposal notification process and reporting requirements.
• Maintains records of active grant proposals in Boys Town’s donor database.
• Assists in researching and identifying new funding sources for Boys Town initiatives utilizing internet and reference resources.
• Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff and finance staff, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other team members on an ongoing basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town\'s mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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