Date Position Open: |
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12/16/08 |
Position Title: |
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Grant Writer - Full Time |
Number of Positions: |
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1 |
| Position Grade: |
8 |
Salary Range: |
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Competitive Salary |
Send Resume To: |
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George Jones Jr. – Executive Director
hrd@adasmckinley.org
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.
725 S. Wells Street, Suite 1-A
Chicago, IL 60607
EOE/AA |
| Starting Date: |
ASAP |
Deadline for application::
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Open until position is filled. |
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| Job
Summary |
Under supervision of the Director of Development, researches individuals, corporations and foundations to identify potential grant opportunities and prepare grant proposals, reports and correspondence in accordance with the finder's giving policies, guidelines and criteria. Assists in public relations and communications activities designed to promote fundraising efforts. |
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| Education/Experience |
| Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or Communications from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree preferred. At least five years of significant and relevant experience in government and/or non-government proposal writing. Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner. Ability to write effective speeches and set pieces for presentations before government, corporate and other funding sources. Ability to plan, organize and control various assignments at any given time. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to transportation. Working knowledge of PC, Donor Perfect and word processing software. |
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| Benefits
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| Comprehensive
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