Contract Grant Writer/Development Assistant

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The successful candidate will identify new funding opportunities through research, and craft compelling, competitive grant applications to foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals. The successful candidate will also assist Executive Director and other staff with special fundraising campaign mailings. S/he should demonstrate track record in identifying new funding opportunities, and ability to identify and distinguish funding opportunities for special programs.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

* Identify new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects.
* Work with staff to generate proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations that are well written and well-researched.
* Identify funding opportunities & new program areas to match NMHC’s priorities, using research tools.
* Assist with special fundraising campaign mailings, including researching direct mail options, printing, editing, and delivery of materials for mailing.

Other Information/Requirements: 

* May require occasional travel as assigned.
* This is a work-from-home position.
* Pay based on experience.
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills.
* Proven track record of identifying resources for grant writing purposes, along with two to three years of successful grant writing experience.

How to Apply: 

To apply, email the following to [email protected]:
* a letter of interest with your qualifications
* a resume
* names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references
* a writing sample, preferably drawn from a successful grant application.
NMHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
Name: 
Brandon Johnson
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Humanities Council
Address: 
4115 Silver Avenue SE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87108
Business Phone: 
505-633-7370
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 16 2019
Date to Remove: 
Oct 16 2019

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