Grants Officer

Founded in 2003, Rawkstars, Inc. is a nonprofit focused on youth development through music programming in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We see access to music as a basic human right, akin to clean water, health care and education. We feature two signature music education programs... • “BEATS, BARS & BEYOND“ music making, production & hip-hop experience workshops with justice impacted youth. • “RAWK ENROLL“ musical instruments, lessons and performance opportunities for local kids, 100% free of charge We are seeking an experienced Volunteer to join our growing, dynamic Leadership Team as a Grants Officer. The Grants Officer position will be responsible for providing direction, guidance, and leadership in support of our organization. Summary: The Grants Officer’s primary duties are to prospect, identify, and track funding opportunities for grants from private foundations, corporate foundations, and municipal, state, and federal sources; coordinate grant-writing activities across the organization; track grant reporting deadlines and coordinate report compilation. Reports to: Executive Director Responsibilities: Coordinate implementation activities of Rawkstars' overall advancement strategy, including: • Developing a shared drive of reusable components to facilitate and improve grant submissions. • Utilize research tools and other resources to prospect and identify grant funding opportunities that may be available through private and corporate foundations, as well as state and government sources, and manage grant writing, application, and reporting timelines. • Grant Writing: Coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, and maintain good overall communication with program funders. Engage other staff in proposal development, as appropriate, and provide oversight, guidance, and assistance to ensure that all grant writing is strategically targeted, well-executed, and fully coordinated with broader efforts within Rawkstars. • Work with the Executive Director to develop proposal budgets for funding opportunities. • Grant Reporting: Coordinate and contribute to reports to funders for grants received that support Rawkstars' work. • Rawkstars Ambassador: Be an ambassador and reach out consistently to help build our reputation and membership base. Qualifications: • Proven grant writing ability. Experience with foundation, state, and federal grant writing strongly preferred. • Proven grant prospecting ability. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Highly motivated, organized, detailed oriented, and efficient. • Budget development experience. • Proficiency with relevant technology, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets. • Experience with, or a willingness to learn to use, fundraising and database software to input notes and make basic queries. • Proven success managing complex tasks and ability to oversee numerous assignments simultaneously. • Ability to listen and communicate effectively in writing and in person; to build rapport and develop effective relationships with others; and to work well with a wide variety of people. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Team oriented. • Commitment to contributing to and promoting a positive work environment. Thank you for your interest Apply Job!