Grant Developer & Fundraiser

Fireman’s Hall Nonprofit Fundraising Officer

Warrington, PA | Bucks County

Fire One operates inside the restored 1934 Warrington Fire Station No. 1 and includes an antique firefighting history museum and event venue. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead development efforts that expand revenue beyond event income.

This is a commission-based position. Compensation is structured as a percentage of successfully secured funding. Commission details will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities at local, state, federal, and private levels
• Write, submit, and manage grant proposals
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Create sponsorship packages for museum initiatives and events
• Support fundraising campaigns tied to historic preservation and programming
• Track proposals, outreach, and awarded funds with organized reporting
• Work with Fire One leadership to align funding efforts with restoration and program priorities
• Building and managing a funding strategy that supports restoration efforts, programming, and long-term sustainability.
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of donor development strategy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with bookkeeping platforms such as QuickBooks
• Ability to attend in-person donor meetings and networking events

Preferred Traits

• Respect for fire service history and community institutions
• Comfortable engaging business owners, foundations, and civic leaders
• Self-directed and organized
• Prior museum development experience preferred
• Community involvement or volunteer experience preferred

To Apply

Submit the following to info@thefireone.com

• Resume
• Brief statement of interest
• Examples of past grant writing or fundraising results, if available