Description
Nonprofit Policy Advocate Grant Writer-Manager - New York, NY
Grant Writer Manager Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Grants Writing and Management Specialist Writer Administrator Child Advocacy Early Learning, Positive Youth Development & Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare - Abuse & Neglect, Health, Economics, Law, Social Networking Safety & Effects, Mental Health, Education, Racial Equity, Family Support _ .
Join a well-funded nonprofit working towards the goal that all children are prepared for successful experiences in college, work, and adult life. This is accomplished through research and analysis, policy advocacy leadership, and partnerships with the public and private sector.
Organization is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on child and youth related legislation, regulation, and support systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically improve their impact on children of all ages.
The organization's team of experts and advocates put their research and knowledge into action by designing and promoting public policies that drive toward positive youth development for all.
ROLE
Seeking a grant writer to lead the process and creation of materials to support the organization's growing fundraising program. This includes letters of inquiry, proposals, briefings, reports, and other specialized communications to current foundation funders and prospects, as part of an effort to increase and diversify revenue to support a dynamic and innovative policy advocacy program. This expanding organization requires additional support to ensure an exceptional foundation donor experience that results in renewals, increased giving, and new foundation contributors.
Position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works collaboratively within a growing Development team as well as directly with program and finance teams to meet the needs of a fast-paced, ambitious institutional fundraising operation.
ACTIVITIES
*** Developing and continuously managing a list of funding prospects.
*** Creating pitch materials, letters of inquiry, and grant proposals that adhere to funder requirements as needed and reflect the organization's fundraising priorities.
*** Leading communications with grant funders, including briefings and timely updates and follow up on pending proposals.
*** Writing and editing of narrative reports, ensuring compliance with grant terms, and tracking as needed in alignment with organizational and specific program goals.
*** Authoring new content in collaboration with development and communications teams that highlight organization-wide accomplishments and opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or Communications, or comparable education and life experience.
*** 5+ years experience writing grants and grant funder relationship management in the nonprofit sector.
*** Exceptional writing and editing skills: demonstrated ability to transform technical detail into compelling prose for a broad funder audience.
*** Record of successfully achieving at least $2,000,000 in new grant funding over the past three years.
Highly visible leadership role within an advocacy leader providing direct interaction with organization's CEO, executive board and stakeholder leadership. Generous salary, bonuses and benefits for earning potential topping $140,000; excellent company paid medical, health and wellness fringe benefits, as well as life & liability and long-term disability coverage. Laptop, cell phone, and expense account. Matched 401(k), and other long-term incentives along with an excellent work-life balance.
For complete details submit resume to Maxine E. Carter
Include your contact info and she will respond to you promptly.
Submit online at:
http://dmc9.com/MEC/app.asp
Or email to:
1000054021_10007372@najbcareers301.com
Please reference #426121NY36 when responding.
