Grant Writer

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About Washington Chamber Orchestra

Founded in 2014, The Washington Chamber Orchestra has been providing high quality classical chamber orchestra music in MD, D.C and N. VA areas. Each season, WCO present four concert cycles, two concert in each concert cycle in different locations with one Family/Children's concert. The Washington Chamber Orchestra is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to "Make Classical Music More Accessible To Everyone in the Community"

Key Responsibilities

• The Grant Writer will work with the WCO Grant Coordinator and Directors.
• will need to research the list of companies and foundations for potential grants suitable for WCO
• will prepare grant proposals, beginning by performing research on target grant.
• To develop proposals, Grant Writers familiarize themselves with an organization’s programs, goals and financial needs.
• After compiling all the information needed, Grant Writers compose and send proposals.
• Grant Writers must keep careful records to track their proposals.
• If a grant-making organization requests additional information, the Grant Writer will supply the missing items.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic person who is passionate about the arts, music and community programs - and excited to share her or his expertise to help the Washington Chamber Orchestra with funding.
• These volunteers may have a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, professional writing or a similar major.
• Outstanding grammar and research skills are essential.
• Professional certifications such as American Grant Writers’ Association (AGWA) and the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) certification are desired but not necessary.
• Prior nonprofit experience is not required, but desired.