Grants & Community Partnership Specialist

Purpose of the Position

Strategic and creative, the Grants & Community Partnership Specialist will conduct all aspects of the grant and sponsorship acquisition function for the Center. This person will write funding proposals and impact reports, conduct grant and community stewardship, manage the annual grant and sponsorship solicitation pipeline, scout new funding opportunities, and work closely with key departments. This work will directly benefit the Center's diverse habitats, expand our education offerings to new populations, and support our raptor and animal ambassador program.

Essential Functions

Grants Program

• Manage grant application process from research through submission, using different techniques and best practices to solicit family foundations, corporate foundations, government entities, individual donors, and others. Impact areas include land conservation, raptors, preschool, school programs and outreach, capital projects, and more.
• Manage grant calendar to ensure timely submissions, including due dates for LOI's, proposals to funders, and reporting after the funding is received. 
• Conduct prospect research and build relationships with foundations, and ensure all grantors are appropriately recognized.

Sponsorship Program

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with corporate partners and other community stakeholders to expand the Center's network and funding opportunities. 
• Create sponsorship pitches and proposals for funding from corporate entities, including but not limited to programmatic underwriting and sponsorships for special events. 

*Please view the complete position description available on our website: https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Grants-and-Community-Partnership-Specialist.pdf