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The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org.

The Grant Writer will be a member of GMRI’s Development Team, which plays a pivotal role in nurturing the philanthropic and community support needed to ensure the long-term success of the organization. Primary responsibilities will include: drafting, editing, proofreading, and assembling a variety of corporate and foundation requests; leading data maintenance, resource maintenance, and filing related to corporate and foundation grants; supporting corporate and foundation strategies and communications; and prospect research.

This position requires an aptitude for high volume production writing (often repurposing existing materials to target each funder’s specific interests and requirements) with meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to derive personal satisfaction from working behind the scenes to support the efforts of other team members in fundraising and communications. It requires an organized self-starter, who can work both independently and in close collaboration with other team members, and who can prioritize effectively when faced with multiple competing demands.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Assist the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team in the writing, revising, and assembly of proposals, concepts letters, and other correspondence that speak to the unique motivations of each potential funder.
• Lead data maintenance and entry for the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team to keep grant-related information organized and easily accessible.
• Provide proofreading services to Development team members and GMRI program staff on non-federal grant and gift materials.
• Maintain a library of common proposal attachments and work with Development team and Sponsored Projects Office to develop/maintain tools that answer commonly asked questions (e.g., lists of current funders, financial documents, etc.).
• With direction from the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, help to deliver select sponsorship benefits as outlined in funding agreements.
• Assist with drafting select social media posts as needed.
• Assist GMRI’s Development Team with prospect research and correspondence.
• Work with Development Team, program staff, and Finance Team to ensure timely reporting and stewardship communications for Development-initiated grants.
• Assist GMRI’s Development Team with the production of other written communications and special projects as requested.

*General Responsibilities: *

As part of GMRI’s Development team, the Grant Writer will participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and will support GMRI’s commitment to growing our base of support and increasing public awareness about our institution and mission. The Grant Writer will be expected to be flexible and assist with other tasks that may arise or attend donor events to support production and/or relationship-building, as necessary. The Grant Writer will collaborate with others on the Development, Finance, and Sponsored Projects Office teams to ensure sharing of organizational standard documentation and processes, boilerplate language, and common grant attachments.