Grant Writer

Established in 1906, PDK International supports teachers and school leaders by strengthening their interest in the profession through the entire arc of their career. PDK provides products and services to help schools and school systems reimagine the school experience for students, staff, families, and community members. We are seeking a Part-Time Grant Writer to increase our research of and outreach to prospective corporate and foundation funders. The Grant Writer will work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to articulate the short- and long-term needs and goals of PDK’s programs. We are an organization with the opportunity to scale our work nationally, and the Grant Writer will be a part of a team working to push our work to the next level.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, preparing and submitting all types of grant applications, with an emphasis on private foundations with the capacity to give six and seven figure gifts.
As appropriate, the Grant Writer coordinates and attends planning and implementation meetings with PDK staff and external partners for current and prospective grant-funded projects.
The Grant Writer will develop and maintain in-depth working knowledge of PDK’s programs and priorities.
In partnership with the Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer will build and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and provide regular updates on the status of our progress to proposal submission.
In partnership with the Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer will develop and submit all required reporting and other supporting documentation on funded grants and contracts.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Four-year degree preferred, OR commensurate experience. English, Education, Journalism, Communications, or similar area preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years' experience developing grant proposals, including budget presentations, is required.
Technical writing experience will be considered.
A proven track record of funded proposals is required.
Experience writing for education-related fields is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Experience with SharePoint preferred.
Strong research skills. Database mining experience preferred.
Ability to learn required online submission and reporting software.
HubSpot and Foundation Directory Online experience a plus.
Must be innovative, detail oriented, self-motivated and professional.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple different divisions with different, yet related, missions is required.

COMPENSATION:
PDK International is prepared to offer $23 – $27 an hour as compensation for the role, depending on experience. Candidate will work 20 hours a week.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your resume and cover letter will serve as your application; in your cover letter, please detail your compensation needs.
To be considered for this role, submit your resume, cover letter, and application to HR@pdkintl.org with the subject line: Part-Time Grant Writer. Deviation from this subject line will cause a delay in the processing of your application. In your cover letter, please detail your compensation needs. Applications without a specific income range may be delayed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.