Grant Writer

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) seeks a talented and mission-driven Grant Writer to support the organizations 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 DSOs artistic and community impact.

Grounded in the DSOs values of integrity creativity and connection the Grant Writer will help articulate the organizations 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 DSOs 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.

• Bachelors degree required in Nonprofit Management Arts Administration Writing Communication or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of grant writing or related fundraising experience.
• Exceptional writing editing and grammatical skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships.
• Experience working with budgets and financial information in support of proposals.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in and appreciation for the performing arts with a commitment to learning and communicating the DSOs programming and community impact.

Work Environment

• Some evening and weekend work is expected to support performances events and community engagement efforts.
• Hybrid work environment.

Values in Action

• Integrity: Builds trust through accuracy transparency accountability and thoughtful stewardship. Ensures proposals reports budgets and communications are accurate and aligned with the DSOs mission.
• Creativity: Approaches fundraising and storytelling with curiosity and imagination translating the DSOs artistic and community impact into compelling proposals and donor communications.
• Connection: Builds meaningful relationships with funders colleagues artists and community partners. Collaborates across departments to communicate the DSOs impact and connect supporters to its mission.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra offers a competitive benefits package free onsite parking and access to complimentary concert tickets when available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. The DSO is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment programs and activities.