The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nonprofit communications and grant writing, with a track record of producing successful fundraising materials. S/he will be strategic, collaborative, have a service-oriented approach and keen business/nonprofit acumen, and thrive in a fast-paced, creative, results oriented culture.
As a member of Development’s writers’ hub, reporting to the Associate Director of Donor Communications, the Development Writer and Reports Manager will play a key role in developing materials for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts. This position will support the Development Division’s efforts to keep track of the plans for – and impact of – NPR’s many projects, desks and series.
The Development Writer and Reports Manager’s primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce persuasive and dynamic grants and letters of inquiry following funder guidelines and deadlines.
- Produce grant reports to foundations to include where appropriate a comprehensive analysis of program-related metrics and outcomes. Ensure that NPR is compliant with funders’ reporting requirements.
- Develop templates for grants and reports to streamline the production of materials, and update the language and metrics quarterly.
- Work closely with Institutional Giving’s team of six front-line fundraisers and editorial staff to ensure a solid understanding of initiatives, programs and activities of NPR and to present those programs in writing to effectively secure and report on funding.
- Contribute to the development of campaign and event related promotional materials.
- Maintain the institutional grants calendar in Raisers Edge to ensure timely submission of all letters of inquiry, proposals and reports.
- Prioritize projects to keep multiple assignments moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals and reports.
- In coordination with supervisor and colleagues in Development’s writers’ hub, maintain and routinely refresh existing language on the work of NPR’s various desks, programs and company-wide strategies in order to make polished language on a broad range of topics available quickly to the Development Division.
- As a member of Development’s writers’ hub, provide writing/editing support for communications and development related materials, including major donor and individual contribution letters, acknowledgements, and annual reports.
- Cultivate and maintain an awareness of industry trends within public media, journalism and philanthropy.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, editing and related work with proven track record of successful grant awards.
- Superior communication, grammar and editing skills, including a capacity to communicate complex ideas, program-related metrics and outcomes compellingly to a variety of audiences.
- Strong computer skills, including compiling and framing graphics, metrics and charts, and experience with prospect research tools and funder databases.
- Highly organized with attentiveness to details and strict adherence to deadlines, standards and deliverables.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, to set and adjust priorities, and work in a fast-paced and changing work environment in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Raiser’s Edge (or equivalent database software) and AP Style a plus.
- Skills or experience with analyzing program-related metrics and outcomes.
- Love of NPR or knowledge or experience with public media issues.
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.