The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) seeks a talented and mission-driven Grant Writer to support the organization’s fundraising efforts across the annual fund, endowment, special projects, and other campaigns. This role is responsible for developing compelling grant proposals and reports, cultivating meaningful relationships with funders, and collaborating across departments to advance the DSO’s artistic and community impact.
Grounded in the DSO’s values of integrity, creativity, and connection, the Grant Writer will help articulate the organization’s vision and programs to a broad network of supporters and funding partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 40+ foundation donors representing $1.3M+ in annual recurring contributed revenue, with responsibility for donor retention, solicitation, revenue growth, and ongoing engagement.
- Write and submit high-quality grant proposals to family, community, private, national, and government funders in alignment with organizational funding goals.
- Tailor each proposal to meet the specific requirements, preferences, and guidelines of individual grant-making organizations.
- Design and develop compelling support materials, presentations, proposals, and other donor-facing collateral using Canva and other design and presentation software to effectively communicate the DSO’s programs, impact, and funding priorities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to gather accurate program information, budgets, benchmarks, and outcomes for proposals and reports.
- Develop and steward relationships with existing and prospective funders through outreach, meetings, and engagement opportunities.
- Research, identify, and evaluate new grant prospects, including funding priorities, deadlines, and submission requirements.
- Prepare and submit timely reports detailing grant outcomes and program impact.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of grant activity, including deadlines, submissions, and results.
- Coordinate funder benefits such as recognition, ticketing, receptions, and other engagement needs.
- Draft and edit additional internal and external communications in support of the Development team as needed.
