Overview.MultiPlanet University (MPU) is a research and education institution advancing planetary sciences, astrophysics, space technology and exploration. With a team of 15+ researchers, MPU has an emphasis on applied research, programs, and expeditions providing hands on experiences in the field.

 

The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing fundraising strategy and to help drive financial sustainability.  As the acting grant manager and primary POC for grant making foundations, the Director empower professors, faculty, and researchers to help fund education and research oriented activities to achieve the mission.

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Benefits: grant-based,flexible, remote work, part-time, Discounts on Academic Programs/courses

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Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

• Proven experience winning grants related to education, academia, nonprofits, research, engineering, space, 

• Excellent grant writing, grammar, proposal development, and leadership skills

• Knowledgeable about education grants, academia structure, nonprofits

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Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and implement first annual fundraising strategy

• Engage in conversations with potential corporate sponsors, individual donors, grant officers, etc.

• Identify and actively apply to recommended and new grant opportunities

• Co-lead proposal development, implement pre-proposal submission schedule

• Help support budgetary activities as liaison with faculty, Co-PI’s, PI’s

• Conduct research, inspire and advance grant funding opportunities

• Maintain database for lapsed and current prospective foundations

• Provide a detailed monthly briefing, presentation, and updates to Founding team

• Support and improve underdeveloped areas of University

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We invite you to apply to join our team and a community of leaders and researchers. You can apply by emailing your CV, how you believe you can contribute, and a few times for an Interview. . After you submit, we discuss with Review Committee and will reach out to you shortly to coordinate a meeting to discuss next steps.