Research Associate - Grants

Responsibilities

• Identify and select sources of funding that align with client projects
• Manage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time
• Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related
• Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes
• Explore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently
• Represent Hanover alongside colleagues in articulating findings from research

Qualifications

• Experience writing and researching for an academic audience
• Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language
• Strong interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proven academic achievement
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point

Education

Preferred: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a liberal arts-related discipline preferred, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.

Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience writer and/or editor, with hands-on exposure to grant writing and/or fundraising processes
• Prior experience with sponsored research is preferred

Benefits

• Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
• 14 observed holidays, including Juneteenth, Indigenous People Day and personal floating days
• 401(K) employer matching programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
• Community service opportunities
• Unlimited snacks and beverages in office
• Compensation range: $49,812 - $55,000

About Hanover Research

Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021.

Hanover Values

• Business Building – We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
• Thought Leadership and Innovation – We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
• Service – To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
• Ledership and Mentorship – Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
• Firm Citizenship – We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves

How To Apply

If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably).