Apple Tree Dental is looking for a Grant Writer to join our Development team! We are looking for an applicant who has a passion for fundraising and grant writing, as well as has passion for our Mission of serving underserved communities in oral health.

Apple Tree Dental is a nationally recognized, innovative, independent non-profit group practice that provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages and abilities in our Centers for Dental Health and on-site at community-based settings, such as long-term care/AL facilities, Head Start, group homes, and schools.

We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefits package you won't likely find elsewhere. Including: flexible schedules, significant paid time off, 401k matching, medical/dental/vision, scrub allowance, school loan forgiveness, continuing education, and more.

Interested in learning more? Call us at (763)-600-6827 or email hr@appleetreedental.org and Brenna will be happy to fill you in!

Purpose of Position: The Grant Writer plays a crucial role helping implement fundraising efforts to secure support through grants, gifts, and donations. The Grant Writer works directly with the Development Director and other team members to help develop and implement fundraising efforts through grants. This position offers a unique opportunity for career development within the organization.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

· Bachelor's degree preferred

· Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or related fields

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently

· Strong computer skills and the ability to utilize and/or learn computer skills and systems such as; Microsoft office, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, CRM/donor database, and others

· Strong organizational and project management skills

Fundamental Duties (Essential Functions) include (but are not limited to):

Fundraising Strategy Development:

· Collaborate with the Development Director to plan, create, and implement effective fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's mission and goals

· Conduct research on potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities

Grant Creation, Management, and Reporting:

· Work closely with grant project leads and other team members to gather information needed to create grant proposals, track project goals, manage timelines, and generate grant reports

· Oversee the grant reporting process, developing and maintaining a system to track grant reporting deadlines and requirements and to monitor awarded grant project objectives and timelines

o Track grant application due dates, assess data needed for each funder

o Collaborate with the CFO to prepare accurate reports to grantors that detail the use and impact of funds

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

· Assist with fundraising campaigns targeting individual donors including annual appeals, online giving campaigns, and other activities

· Build and nurture relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors

· Collaborate with the Communications Team to create materials including donor communications and appeals

Data Management and Evaluation:

· Maintain donor records in Apple Tree’s donor management system. This includes tracking contributions, communications, and information needed to personalize interactions

· Use the donor management system to create donor reports, campaigns, and promotions

· Implement systems for evaluating and analyzing the success of development programs and identify trends that inform future fundraising strategies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Ability to Relocate:

• Mounds View, MN 55112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mounds View, MN 55112