VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: DEVelopment
AssoCIate & grants Writer
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Associate
Director for Institutional Funding
DATE: March
2008
JOB
SUMMARY
Under
the supervision of the Associate Director for Institutional Funding, the
Development Associate & Grants Writer is responsible for the research,
development, writing, and follow-up of foundation, corporate, and government
proposals. The Development Associate & Grants
Writer is an important development team member providing key project support
for all development and fundraising activities.
The duties of this position also include supporting the development
effort with special project assistance as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
·
BA in journalism, English, creative
writing, sociology, or related field.
·
Two to four
(2–4) years of progressively responsible experience in development, with a
proven record of accomplishment in securing institutional funding from the foundation
& corporate community as well as from government sources.
·
Exemplary writing skills, and speed
with getting proposals out.
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Experience working for a social service
agency or educational organization.
·
Ability to develop positive
relationships with foundation (and corporate) staff as well as Grand Street
Settlement (GSS) program staff.
·
Ability to develop a portfolio of new
prospects.
·
Strong budgetary and planning skills.
·
Familiarity with fundraising databases,
particularly Donor Perfect.
·
Ability to respond quickly to new
fundraising opportunities and to changing priorities.
·
Familiarity with the New York City philanthropic
community.
·
Excellent verbal and interpersonal
skills.
·
Capacity to work independently and as
part of a team to fulfill goals of the department.
·
Solid problem-solving skills.
·
Flexibility and ability to adapt to
shifting duties while maintaining focus and follow-through.
·
Ability to work professionally in a
deadline-driven environment.
·
Excellent organizational and
time-management skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and pacing.
·
Sense of humor a must. Ability to work
in multi-office non-profit and still meet deadlines is essential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Reports to
the Associate Director of Institutional Funding.
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Writes grant proposals.
·
Writes reports to foundations and other
funders.
·
In conjunction with the Associate
Director for Institutional Funding, creates a strategy for developing and
cultivating funding relationships with private and corporate foundations.
·
In conjunction with GSS Program
Directors, generates proposals and supporting documents in response to funding
requests (renewals and new requests).
·
Assists the Associate Director for
Institutional Funding as necessary in developing and cultivating relationships
with government agencies.
·
Assists with writing government funding
proposals.
·
Assists with fulfilling the compliance
and reporting requirement for government contracts.
·
Acts as liaison with GSS program staff.
·
Researches and identifies new funding
prospects.
·
Maintains and implements funding
calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
·
Assists with the coordination of
special events as required.
·
Assists with development department
special projects as needed.
·
Performs other duties as required.
Please
send or email cover letter, writing sample and resume to:
Allen
Payne
Director
of Development and Public Relations
Grand
Street Settlement
EOE