Director of Development/Grant Writer
Company: Comunilife
Location: New York
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Comunilife is looking for a seasoned Director of
Development/Grant Writer with expertise in the housing and human
services sectors. Comunilife has a long-standing history of
commitment to addressing housing and behavioral health needs to
underserved communities in New York City. Evidence of successful
grants awards required.The Grant Writer/Director of Development
serves as Comunilife's primary grant writer for foundation and
corporate support. They will be responsible for increasing
foundation and grant funding to ensure that Comunilife's
programmatic and organizational targets are met as outlined in the
organization's Strategic Plan. This position will be part of a
growing Development and Communications Office which has the overall
responsibility of carrying out the comprehensive fundraising and
communication strategy. Comunilife offers an attractive employee
benefits package including 90% employer-paid medical and dental
plans, life insurance and generous retirement plan option. The
salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 a year.
Essential Duties Include: Research potential funding organizations
and identify possible grant opportunitiesPrepare compelling,
effective and well-written grant proposals, correspondences and
other documents for new and existing fundersRaise a minimum of
$150,000 in new grant support in first yearWork closely with the
Vice President of Development & Communications, as well as other
important stakeholders to identify short and long term fundraising
goals, objectives, and metrics and effective strategies to meet
those goalsParticipate in regularly scheduled grant meetings to
discuss updates, issues and recommendationsAssist in preparation of
grant application budgetsHelp maintain a grants calendar that
tracks pending, submitted, and upcoming proposals and required
interim and final reportsAssist in the preparation of interim and
final reports Secondary Responsibilities, as required: Database
ManagementSupport communications and strategic advocacy needs
including informing, drafting and editing of contentProvide back-up
and support as requested by the Vice President of Development &
CommunicationsRequirements: Bachelor's degree required5- 7 years of
development or related experienceDemonstrated success in
identifying new grant opportunities and writing winning grant
proposalsExcellent research, written and verbal communication
skillsExcellent editing and grant proposal writing skillsHighly
organized, detail-oriented, and resourcefulComfortable working in a
fast-paced environment and managing multiple deadlinesComfortable
working independently and in collaboration with diverse
personalities and work stylesFamiliarity with commonly used
computer management systems, i.e. Microsoft Office, Salesforce,
WordPress, Vertical ResponseProven ability to anticipate and manage
requirements and competing deadlines, gather information, perform
research, and resolve problems promptly to maximize
efficiencyProven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and
discretion at all timesSpanish fluency a plus but not required Must
submit cover letter, resume and writing sample. Working Conditions:
100% In-office work, with some travel to program sites throughout
New York City. Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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