{"id":13347,"date":"2021-11-21T00:37:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T00:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobballet.org\/?p=13347"},"modified":"2025-04-21T07:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:16:22","slug":"mobballet-seeks-grant-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobballet.org\/index.php\/2021\/11\/21\/mobballet-seeks-grant-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"MoBBallet Seeks Grant Writer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13348 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-230x169.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-350x256.jpg 350w, https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-480x352.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader-600x440.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mobballet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/grantwriterheader.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><b>MoBBallet Seeks Grant Writer\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoBBallet is seeking a seasoned grant writer with an extensive knowledge of the landscape of the field, with the ability to think outside of the box and is interested in helping us grow and growing with us on a project basis. This is a part-time project based position offering up to 40 hours a month. MoBBallet is in a period of expansion and looking to build a development team. This is a perfect position for\u00a0 someone who enjoys working with autonomy, or is interested in carving out and designing a space themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>About MoBBallet<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoBBallet is a 6 year old startup that has earned the respect of the international dance world. As a young but rapidly expanding organization, MoBBallet is a place where vision, ingenuity and reimagining systems are foundational tenants. It is an organization where one can design their own role. Founded by journalist and former ballerina Theresa Ruth Howard, Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet (MoBBallet) is a fiscally sponsored organization that preserves, presents and promotes the contributions of Blacks in ballet. The digital platform includes an archive of historical information (a timeline and dancer biographies), digital installations, and learning tools. MoBBallet is a leader in the advocacy for diversity in ballet and regularly consults with ballet leadership internationally. MoBBallet is a leader in the area of inclusion diversity equity and inclusion and consults with arts organizations around the globe, specializing in creating safe spaces where organizations and their leadership can engage in authentic dialogue, receive education, and strategize ways to create sustainable change. Learn more about MoBBallet here:https:\/\/mobballet.org\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Grant Writer Job Responsibilities:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will work closely with MoBBallet founder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant prospecting and research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develops and prepares proposals and budgets by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meets proposal and reporting deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enters and monitors tracking data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtains approvals by reviewing proposals with key providers and project managers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fee:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$30-40 an hour (commensurate with experience).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Grant Writer Qualifications \/ Skills:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to synthesis information and concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to develop and manage detailed work plans\u2028<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly motivated and hard-working, and should demonstrate superb (written and oral) communication and analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, a growth mindset, and a willingness and anInterest in learning and developing in the role<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desire to work collaboratively<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passion for the arts and education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic and nuanced thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline-oriented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in English, Journalism, Media, or related field<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum of 3-5 year experience in grant writing, prospect research, general fundraising or a minimum of 2 years comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Please send CV, Resume and writing sample to <a href=\"mailto:admin@mobballet.org?subject=Grant+Writer+Application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admin@mobballet.org<\/a> , subject line: \u201cGrant Writer Application\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MoBBallet Seeks Grant Writer\u00a0 MoBBallet is seeking a seasoned grant writer with an extensive knowledge of the landscape of the field, with 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