Grants Specialist, American Red Cross

Posted by American Red Cross on May 11, 2015

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Grants Specialist to work in our Philadelphia, PA, location, covering our entire Eastern PA Region.

Job Summary: For the Eastern PA Region, the Grants Specialist is responsible for coordinating the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals. Researches grant opportunities that matches goals and objectives of the region. Gathers information and coordinates/writes grant proposals to government, corporation, and foundation funds. Develops and maintains effective, long-term relationships with grantors to facilitate approvals of grants. The Grants Specialist follows up with grantors to determine/monitor grant status.

Responsibilities include: Provide strategic support to the development team in terms of grants and corporate giving; research and write grants; build donor relationships with foundations and government agencies in support of funding needs.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Business, Organizational Development or a relevant field. A minimum of 3 years experience working for a nonprofit organization or in public relations, marketing, sales, communication or project management. Corporate fundraising or workplace giving experience preferred. Experience working with community foundations and the United Way preferred.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you’ve been waiting for, please visit our website at:

http://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=54420

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.