SCOPE OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Grants Development and Communications, the Grant Writer and Communications Specialist will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and prospects in support of Fidelco Guide Dog Foundations mission of empowering people who are blind through partnership with German Shepherd guide dogs.
In this deadline driven role, the Grant Writer and Communications Specialist will evaluate, manage, and submit well-written and customized proposals and letters of inquiry to foundations, corporations and government agencies to secure funding for Fidelcos programs and services. This position requires strong project management skills to maintain a robust calendar and ensure timely submission of all materials in accordance with funder requirements. Grants-related responsibilities comprise approximately 70% of the role.
From a Communications standpoint, the position works in close collaboration with the broader Grants and Communications Team, Fidelcos marketing partners, and other departments to co-write and produce biannual newsletters, two major annual appeals, and other multi-channel campaigns across email, direct mail, and social media platforms. Both the grants and communications aspects of this role require frequent phone and email interaction with Fidelcos clients to obtain testimonials and information about their experiences being partnered with guide dogs. Communications responsibilities represent approximately 30% of the role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following. Other responsibilities may be required as needed:
REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATION/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Fidelco fosters an inclusive, mission-driven environment where animalsincluding the dogs we breedare regularly present in the workplace. As such, applicants should expect ongoing exposure to animal fur, hair and dander when at Fidelcos headquarters and events where our dogs are present.
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