Grants Writer and Researcher

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We are #Opus and we strive to inspire the world to create and experience interactive content on a scale like never before. Our unique proprietary technology turns literary text into living breathing metaverses within the blink of an eye. As a company, we value creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, learning, and teamwork. We mean things like acting with curiosity, speaking up with original ideas, and committing to each other as one team.

And we want you to join us!

Overview:

The Grant Writer will research, write, and report on grant proposals designated as part of a diverse funder portfolio. This position will collaborate closely with program and executive team to maintain and create current program narrative and supporting documents to further the organization’s mission, vision, & strategic plan. The Grant Writer will maintain a grants calendar, determine submission priorities, research new funding leads, write proposals, and prepare reports for existing grants. The successful applicant will be a proficient writer and have experience in social work, funder research and prospecting, proposal writing, grant portfolio management, and overall fundraising practices for nonprofits.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare supporting documentation for grant submissions following the guidance and direction on all private and public grant activities.
  • Write and develop accurate and compelling grant proposals and reports in collaboration with program and development teams in accord with funder deadlines
  • Maintain a calendar and tracking system for all grant related activities.
  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of the organization’s mission, strategic plan, programs, and initiatives to grow a dedicated funder portfolio.
  • Conduct research to increase and diversify the organization's portfolio of grants and contracts.
  • Grow relationships with funding prospects for opportunities to strategically support the organization.
  • Maintain up-to-date and well-organized grant records in electronic and paper files.
  • Assist with the full range of fund development and related activities as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of grant writing or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of nonprofit sector with member-based organization experience preferred
  • Experience in policy and advocacy work
  • Strong writing skills and grant proposal experience for private and public funders
  • Experience collaborating with community organizations in local geographic area
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to work independently and multi-task
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines
  • Ability to work in a team as well as lead a team
  • Highly self-motivated, creative, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly, flexible and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of advocates
  • Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and execution
  • Proactive nature in using technology and systems to maximize efficiencies with tasks
  • Strong oral and written advocacy skills and excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to work and problem-solve under pressure


Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and skills.

About Opus:

OpusAI Inc is one-of-a-kind US based entertainment content creator and distributor. Our proprietary technology turn literary text into high-fidelity living breathing worlds in the blink of an eye. We have an open and flexible culture that is always evolving. We place strong emphasis on productivity with minimal processes and accelerated personal and professional growth.

Notes:

  • This is an on-site opportunity in Lahore, Pakistan.

  • This opportunity does not cater to third-party, recruiters, remote or freelancers.

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