Subject: [CivilSoc] New Position - Grant Writer - IREX/Washington, DC
From: Katharine Beckman (kbeckman@irex.org)
Date: Thu Feb 01 2001 - 13:34:18 EST
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD (IREX)
TITLE: Grant Writer, IREX/Washington
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT IREX: IREX is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to
international education in its broadest sense. IREX's efforts encompass
academic research, professional training, institution building, technical
assistance, and policy programs between the United States and the countries
of Eastern Europe, the New Independent States, Asia, and the Near East.
IREX fosters excellence in services to internal and external customers and
encourages all staff to continuously improve the systems and processes that
are essential to our work.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks applicants for the position of Grant Writer.
This position will complement IREX's strong government fundraising efforts
by focusing primarily on foundations and other private sources. The Grant
Writer will coordinate outreach to new and existing foundation funding
sources with the Director of Development, the President, and members of the
IREX Board of Directors. This position will be responsible for increasing
the IREX endowment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include the following:
* Conduct research on and perform outreach to new foundations;
* Oversee relations with current foundations that fund IREX;
* Coordinate private fundraising and endowment-building initiatives,
including writing and editing proposals and concept papers;
* Assist in the development of an endowment fundraising strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to strict deadlines. Other
specific qualifications should include at a minimum:
* Demonstrated experience in successful foundation fundraising;
* Minimum 3-5 years grant writing experience;
* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
* Ability to work in a team environment;
* Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office, Excel, etc.);
* BA or equivalent experience;
* International experience desirable.
TO APPLY
Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter to IREX/HR/DEV/RM,
1616 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20006 Fax: (202) 628-8189 E-mail: hr@irex.org
Web site: http://www.irex.org. EOE.
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