About the Position

BTFA is seeking an experienced, proactive, and effective Grant Writer to support BTFA’s growing Programs and Productions departments, as well as general operations. This position will report directly to the Executive Director (ED) and work closely with the ED to align their fundraising strategy with the organization's overall goals and ethics. The ideal candidate will play an active role in strategizing and implementing short and long-term fundraising goals for the organization. The candidate will have a passion for inclusivity in the arts and support BTFA’s mission to make the arts accessible to the Black trans community. BTFA seeks someone with extensive grant writing experience and knowledge of the Black trans community, including their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the arts.

Responsibilities:

Prospect potential new funding streams with grants from foundations, corporations, major donors, and governmental agencies on the local, state, and federal levels

Develop, draft, and edit letters of interest, funding proposals, development materials, and reports for our specific program areas as well as for general organizational support

Proofread/copy edit grant proposal/report narratives and other fundraising documents and materials

Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and redesigning processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate

Prepare, draft and edit grant reports and presentations to funders, and work with administrative and program staff to gather needed financial and programmatic information

Assist with stewardship of institutional donors, including drafting donor communications, such as email updates, impact reports, and annual reports;

Draft speaking points for donor meetings and speaking engagements;

Deepen relationships and communications with current and prospective program officers and funders

Join program/development team meetings as needed to stay abreast of program updates and other information relevant to fundraising efforts

Maintain and improve detailed grants management database, records, and systems

Provide quarterly development reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

At least 3 years of grant writing experience

Knowledge of the funding landscape for the arts preferred

Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-editing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to synthesize complex concepts and ideas in succinct and accessible language

Proficiency in research and data management

Ability to multi-task and adhere to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated, organized and highly detail-oriented

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Part-Time, 20 hrs/wk

Wage: $31.25/hr

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a writing sample to btfacollective@gmail.com with the subject “Grant Writing Applicant.”

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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.