Grant Writer
Job Category: | Development |
Location: | Manhattan |
Job Sectors: | Arts & Culture |
Salary Range: |
The Lower Eastside Girls Club (LESGC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grant Writer. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grant Writer is responsible for assisting with building, writing, and editing funding proposals and reports. This is a position for an individual who is passionate about nonprofit development work and in opportunities to gain experience and exposure to writing and grants management for a non-profit. The Grant Writer will be partnering with the Development, Program and Strategy/Communications teams and able to work collaboratively and efficiently to meet our annual goals and objectives.
Responsibilities include:
Grant Writing and Reporting
- Lead the writing and development of grant proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and government funders, in collaboration with program leads, the Development team and Director of Strategy
- Support in the development of large, complex proposal submissions, including preparing attachments and contributing to narrative sections
- Write content for fundraising requests and communications to government, foundations and corporate partners
- Copy writing for collateral (brochures, annual reports, flyers, website, etc).
- Write progress and final reports to institutional funders and work with Finance staff in preparing program budgets and monitoring grant-related expenditures.
Grants Management
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- Support the project management of proposal and report submissions, including:
- Develop timelines for proposal and report development
- Meet with Director of Programs and Director of Strategy to develop the plan of action
- Manage the multiple components that are required for a final submission
- Ensure all submissions are high quality and accurate
- Take responsibility for deadlines
- Support the project management of proposal and report submissions, including:
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- Coordinate and maintain funder documentation requirements, including completing administrative paperwork for government, corporate and foundation grants
- Conduct prospect research, and maintain accurate information in grants management system for proposal and report submissions, deadline management, and relevant contact information for institutional funders
- Review grant agreements and monitor and update grants calendar
- Outline and Track grant deliverables
Research
- Provide a full range of supportive research and supporting data for Development and Strategy teams
- Assist with other projects with the Development and Strategy team as needed
- Conduct comprehensive prospecting research on foundations, corporate, and government funders
Education and Experience:
- Team player with a positive, cooperative attitude
- Ability to work independently to produce high quality work products, and manage multiple projects and relationships
- Strong applicants have at least 2 years of experience in Grant Writing or related non-profit Development experience
- Proven experience with research, grants management, and reporting.
- Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Superior writing, editing and oral communication skills
- Possess a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice and the ability to see how development work is a core piece of furthering the mission and values of LESGC
- Excellent research skills and understanding of the Development process
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work well under pressure
- Possess very careful attention to detail, both in producing written content, as well as preparing requirements for grant submission.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff
- Work effectively on a tight schedule and be able to set and meet realistic deadlines.
- Knowledge and comfort with typical grant financial documents (i.e. budgets, financial reports, etc.)
- Have familiarity with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Database management (ideally Salesforce) to run reports
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and volunteers
- Professional, well organized and strong attention to detail
- Committed to excellence, and eager to constantly learn and grow
- Highly motivated, and results oriented, able to complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to Director of Development
Works closely with the Director of Strategy and Communications; Director of Programs; Development Associate, Donor Stewardship
The salary for this position is $55-60k, commensurate with experience. The LESGC’s benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a flexible spending account, and a pre-tax transit benefit.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and your completed writing sample to [email protected]
Writing Sample-
Please submit a grant proposal or report that is no longer than 5 pages in length.
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