Program Overview:CAMBA's Office of Development & Communications is responsible for informing funders, stakeholders and community members about CAMBA' work in order to further the organization's development and growth. The
Development Unit is responsible for developing and achieving CAMBA's government, philanthropic and individual fundraising goals.
Position: Senior Grant WriterReports To: Senior Director, Institutional GivingLocation: 1720 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY What The Senior Grant Writer Does:- Manage a portfolio of public and private grants including writing, preparation and submission of all grant proposals, letters of intent, reports and other written materials
- Identify and research government and private sources of funding within the portfolio and as requested for other programs by the Senior Director of Institutional or SVP
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of government contracting requirements and budgeting
- Write, edit, and proofread proposals to obtain funds for on-going or new programs and for special projects. Work with program and fiscal staff to finalize submission. Follow up on submissions.
- Conduct research to support proposal development and other projects as assigned
- Responsible for ensuring timely financial reporting of all private grants in coordination with program and fiscal staff.
- Conduct semi-annual review of programmatic content of agency website
- Interact and communicate with senior management, program level staff, the DARE team (Data Analysis, Research & Evaluation) and government/ foundation representatives during the proposal design, development and implementation phases to ensure agreement with goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and program funding needs.
Minimum Education/Experience Required:Other Requirements:- Three (3) years of demonstrated success as a grant writer in a mid-sized (500+ employees) organization.
- Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Able to synthesize data and information into one compelling voice and story
- Strong project management skills
- Enjoys working independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiar with public (NYC, NYS and federal) and private grants and contracts
- Skilled at working across multiple teams and with staff of varying levels of seniority, including executives, to produce timely and high-quality deliverables
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter.Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
