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Grant Manager and Development Writer

Wake Forest University · Education · $843.2M budget · 6,118 staff · Since 1834

Why Wake Forest University

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides higher education in the liberal arts, graduate, and professional fields while fostering student-led community service and extracurricular development.

  • Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational collegiate university based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. One of the leading institutions of its kind, Wake Forest blends the intimacy of a liberal arts college with the academic vitality of…$436.5M spent in FY2024
  • Residence Halls & Dining:In the interest of building community, Wake Forest requires all undergraduates to live on campus for at least three years. Only 10 of the 189 research institutions with data in a November 2024 survey by collegetransitions.com required…$108.6M spent in FY2024
  • Campus Life:Wake Forest is committed to putting the spirit of its motto, Pro Humanitate, in action. Student Organizations: Approximately 200 student organizations are active at Wake Forest, providing extracurricular learning and service opportunities for their members and ancillary benefit to…$73.9M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Peers pay
$32K–$118K
US orgs
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Pays its leaders
$594K–$4.9M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$705.7M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
6,118
employees
2,200 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
86%
of spending
Looks good: 86% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+8%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
34 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 33.8 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2001
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

External Applicants: Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description. Cover Letter and Supporting Documents: Navigate to the "My Experience" application page. Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page. Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files. Important Note: The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents.

You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission. Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified.

Job Description

Summary Researches, develops, submits, and monitors corporate, foundation, and government grant requests and strategies to meet institutional fundraising goals for Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens. Collects and analyzes key data points to support grant requests, provides project management support for institutional initiatives, assists in the coordination of major giving proposals, and provides strong development writing for letters and publication articles.

Job Description

About Reynolda Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds’s 34,000-square-foot home. Its collection is a chronology of American art and featured exhibitions are offered in the Museum’s Babcock Wing Gallery and historic house bedrooms. The Gardens serve as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round, complete with colorful formal gardens, nature trails and a greenhouse.

In the Village, the estate’s historic buildings are now home to a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services. Affiliated with and adjacent to the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University, plan your visit at reynolda.org and use the free mobile app, Reynolda Revealed, to self-tour the estate.

Essential Functions

Drafts and edits proposals and grant applications for Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens including gathering, researching, and developing content and supporting materials, editing proposals, and developing budgets. Coordinates pre-award and/or post-award activities for grants. Pre-award activities include assisting Museum staff in the development, preparation, and submission of grant proposals. Post-award activities include the establishment of accounts in the financial accounting system, re-budgeting of funds, timely…

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About Wake Forest University

From its Form 990

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