Boys Town is seeking a dedicated and experienced Foundation Relations Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in securing funding for our organizations’ initiatives and programs. You will be responsible for writing proposals and other supporting documents at the national level and affiliate site level. You will also assist with researching grant opportunities and submitting timely and accurate reports for funded grant projects. You will manage the development grants calendar and coordinates for internal approvals. If you have the passion and expertise to drive impactful grant initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
Contributes to tactical planning for Development and manages an effective calendar for a successful grant seeking program that supports Boys Town’s Strategic Initiatives.
Researches corporations and foundations to identify sources of funding for Boys Town initiatives utilizing internet and reference resources; responds to Affiliate Site requests for corporation and foundation information.
Facilitates, writes, and edits grant applications and proposals according to format required, and submits application to funding agency or foundation after it is approved.
Meets with or calls representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal when necessary.
Coordinates with internal sources to obtain all information required to complete the proposal in a timely manner.
Research external data to provide compelling need statements.
Maintains library of proposal examples and supporting information including internal data from National Database and Boys Town Translational Research Center.
Tracks proposal process and grant reporting requirements; maintains current records on active grant proposals in the database.
Assists in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.
Contributes to tactical planning for Development and maintains an effective plan and calendar for a successful grant seeking program that supports Boys Town’s Strategic Initiatives.
Coordinates grant writing activities with Youth Care and Boys Town National Research Hospital.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals with attention to accuracy.
Strong project management skills. Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining good relationships with colleagues.
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Team player with capacity to be resourceful and respond to a changing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to learn and utilize sophisticated donor database software; experience preferred.
Ability and desire to engage in conversation with donors and staff via the phone and written correspondence in an articulate, pleasant, and confident manner.
Must have strong service orientation and commitment to assisting others with enthusiasm and professionalism.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, journalism, marketing, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum two years related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in writing grant proposals or program descriptions and managing grants processes preferred.
Diversity 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 inclusion 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.