Houston Zoo
Development Writer
The Development Writer is responsible for managing the grant process with foundations and government agencies. The Writer will support development staff by creating written content for principal and major gift proposals. Preferred experience within – Development, Fundraising, or Marketing. Raiser’s Edge software highly experience desired.
Our Mission: Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
Our Vision: Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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Works with Development Officers to organize, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners to meet prioritized needs.
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Serves as steward to agencies and staff for grant funds including, but not limited to, tracking fund usage, development and submission of internal and agency reports, management of recognition process for funding organizations.
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Composes endowment and stewardship reports and manage the reporting schedule, including reports to foundations, government agencies, corporation partners, and individual donors.
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Works with Development staff and other Zoo staff to assist with their writing and editing projects as needed (e.g., mass marketing emails, event invitations, presentation slide desks, and presentation talking points.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Business, or related field
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Thorough understanding of Development process including knowledge of fundraising information sources, techniques, programs, and strategies
ABOUT THE HOUSTON ZOO
The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.
Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
If interested, please apply directly here: https://us62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/houstonzoo/Posting/View/1300
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
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