Facing History and Ourselves
New England Development Associate

Brookline, MA
October 2008

Category: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Director, Grant Programs

Position Description:
As a member of Facing History's Global Fundraising initiative, the Grants Writer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and foundation donors for specified offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching potential corporate and foundation funders
• Writing letters of inquiry, concept papers, proposals, progress reports, and end-of-the-year letters
• Working with development staff on development strategies, cultivation, and stewardship efforts
• Working with program staff to develop action plans and budgets for programs and projects
• Working with program staff to monitor effective implementation of grant requirements
• Stewarding and soliciting corporate gifts and providing support to specified offices
• Tracking proposals and grants through the use of grant and project-tracking databases

Essential Skills/Qualities:

• BA/BS required
• At least two years experience in grant writing required
• Excellent writing, research and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, in person and on the phone
• Ability to handle multiple projects and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Creative energy, self-starter
• Interest in and ability to articulate the mission of this non-profit

Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Facing History provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, a 403(b) program with 10% company contribution, generous paid time off, flexible spending plans (healthcare & dependent care), participation in the T-pass program, limited free parking and a friendly work environment.


Application Instructions:
We invite you to submit your cover letter and resume/c.v. via our online application at www.facinghistory.org/careers .

Facing History proudly values diversity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

For more information about the Facing History and Ourselves, please visit facinghistory.org