Grant Writer (In Person & Part-Time) 21 Hoursweek

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 40

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time

Description

Mercy Home for Children seeks a versatile Grant Writer to join its Development Team. This key player will prepare and write letters of interest grant proposals and reports that are responsive to donor guidelines including assembling required documentation and addition will gather information from relevant staff to articulate goals activities anticipated outcomes successes challenges etc. appropriately to funders. The anticipated volume will be 3 to 5 proposals and/or reports monthly largely to private foundation and corporate funders. The Grant Writer will report to our Director of Development focusing on the organizations funding portfolio.

Requirements

Draft letters of interest edit and draft grant proposals development materials and reports effectively utilizing data from internal tracking sheets and other sources to build compelling submissions
Assemble required documentation and budget as needed
Join program/development team meetings as needed to stay abreast of program updates and other information relevant to fundraising efforts
Engage in prospect research as requested and time allows
Exceptional writing editing and copy-editing skills
Excellent verbal communication skills both in-person and on the phone
Proven research abilities including gathering and interpreting data; funder prospecting experience desirable
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment working both independently and as a team member
Knowledge of New York Foundation and corporate donors desirable but not required
Experience or passion to learn about the intellectual and development disabilities community

Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree Required and up to 5 years of grant writing experience in a non profit field. Strong computer skills.

Hours: 21 hrs per week (in-office)

Salary Description

$38-40 per hour

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