Grant Writer & Institutional Engagement Manager
$105,000–$115,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct rigorous research and grants searches to identify new foundations and government funders, then write tailored, strategic grant proposals and applications. Cultivate, solicit, and steward contributions from a portfolio of private, family, and government entities while managing relationships with corporate institutions. Collaborate with Program Directors and finance staff to develop and submit grant deliverables, including application packages and reports, and monitor timelines to ensure all tasks are completed. Maintain a digital library of grant support documents and coordinate reporting to communicate program success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English Journalism, Communications, Public Health, Sociology)
- Minimum of six (6) plus years of experience in successful grant writing and management experience in a non-profit organization
- Funder/donor prospect research skills or ability to learn quickly and apply
- Proven track record of writing funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner; successfully securing awards of $50,000 or more
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to produce high-quality proposals, applications, reports, and other deliverables consistently, clearly, and accurately under strict deadlines
- Experience using wealth search engines
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assimilate and interpret program content, concepts and translate information in writing for different audiences
- Have an understanding of program budgets
- Self-motivated to set and achieve ambitious goals and increase funders
- Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with funders
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree a plus
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