Grant Writer, Union League Boys & Girls Club

The Grant Writer function, reporting to the Vice President of Development and in support of the mission and objectives of the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs (“ULBGC”), is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources for submission.  This includes researching, compiling, writing and editing grant applications as well as transmittal letters, application addenda and other supporting documents.

Anyone interested in applying can contact Kelly Williams, kwilli94@uic.edu, and he can put you in touch with the right person.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):
 Research and prepare grant proposals for submission to foundation and corporate sources.  This includes researching, compiling, writing and editing grant applications as well as transmittal letters, application addenda and other supporting documents.
 Works with the ULBGC team to conduct prospect research and identify prospective foundation and corporate grant funding sources.
 Develops and prepares proposals and grant applications in accordance with the grant maker’s guidelines.
 Research and develop proposals to foundation and corporate prospects, including grant requests, proposal letters, budgets and presentations with the purpose of raising philanthropic support.
 Interacts with ULBGC staff across the organization to obtain information necessary to support proposals and grant applications.

Education and Experience Required:

 Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English or Communications.
 3 – 5 years of successful grant-writing experience required; additional nonprofit fundraising experience strongly preferred.
 Proven proficiency of professional writing experience including successful proposals to institutional donors and grant writing experience.
 Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  PowerPoint proficiency a plus..

Skills Required:

 Expert writing and communication skills with a strong appreciation for and understanding of the Boys & Girls Clubs mission.
 Self-motivated professional with the understanding and knowledge of trends, giving insight into donor motivations.
 Ability to think creatively to significantly broaden organization’s relationships with donors.
 Ability to work collaboratively with ULBGC colleagues across the organization.
 Well organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects/applications.
 Commitment to the mission, objectives and values of the ULBGC, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Union League Club of Chicago.
 Commitment to respect the confidential nature of the donor, volunteer and alumni information to which they have access.