Title: Institutional Giving Officer
State Role Title: Writer/Editor
Hiring Range: $55,000.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: Jamestown General
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for preparing grant proposals, reports, and donor communications. Duties include drafting and submitting funding requests to various entities; collaborating with internal departments to gather program data; writing and editing print and digital materials such as newsletters, solicitation letters, and annual reports; supporting donor stewardship and event coordination; and maintaining communication with funding agencies throughout the grant cycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven experience in grant writing or other persuasive writing
Superb interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Results oriented and Self-driven
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Raiser’s Edge or equivalent.
Ability to work with staff and volunteers of all levels.
Ability to process and secure confidential information.
Ability to work within a fluid environment and to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
Additional Considerations
Bachelor’s Degree in history, English, or public relations preferred or substitution of equivalent applicable experience or training.
Previous experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in assigned area of responsibility.
Experience in a museum development setting helpful.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Please note that a cover letter and resume are required to complete this application and to be considered for the role.
Contact Information
Name: Coy Mozingo
Phone: 757-253-4042
Email: hr@jyf.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.