Rosie's Place
Grant Writer
Rosie's Place, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Over the years, we have become much more than a shelter. We are a multi-service community center that not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for thousands of women a year through wide-ranging support, housing, and education services. Rosie's Place relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding.
OPPORTUNITY
Rosie's Place is looking for a Grant Writer to join the Development team. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Grant Writer will help research, identify, and solicit new and current funding sources for Rosie's Place, focusing primarily on prospects. They will develop persuasive proposals and other materials for cultivation and funder stewardship. The Grant Writer will work with program staff on grant implementation and reporting. A successful candidate will have strong writing and communications skills and a creative interest in developing and testing strategies for securing new funding.
This position will also support the Operations section of the Development team, particularly during the busy holiday season. Tasks will include gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and other activities as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain knowledge of priority programmatic areas and initiatives within Rosie's Place.Conduct research to inform request strategies, with a focus on identifying opportunities and new prospects in the first year.Write and edit persuasive requests for funding and other materials designed for Corp/Found audiences, such as reports, supporting documents, and informal updates.Solicit and cultivate an assigned portfolio of mid-level corp/found donors, assuming primary responsibility for stewardship and retention.Provide input on funder strategy and complete other related tasks to achieve Corp/Found and Development goals.In collaboration with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, participate in site visits, donor calls, meetings with foundation leadership, and other cultivation activities designed for current funders and prospects.Engage senior leadership and program staff at Rosie's Place to lead post-award, grant implementation meetings and develop reports.Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge/NXT.Perform any additional duties as assigned.Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of Rosie's Place.Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in fundraising, preferably with direct donor contact and grant requests preferred.Strong writing, editing, and communication skills gained from work experience or a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, Communication, or English.Brings curiosity and strategic thinking to prospect research, donor strategies, cultivation, and writing for donors.Able to work independently and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines at once.Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.Experience with donor data management systems; knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred.Flexible team player with a positive attitude.
WORK EXPECTATIONS AT ROSIE'S PLACE
We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community. The Grant Writer is a full-time, exempt position. While the Grant Writer is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, they must work on-site at Rosie's Place during part of their work week and engage regularly with staff, guests, and volunteers. They are also expected to be flexible with their in-person days to participate in organization events and other work obligations. This position will require travel between Rosie's Place facilities and community locations.
We continue to adapt to safety protocols related to COVID-19 as we understand them, and all employees must follow our safety protocols. Among these protocols, we require all employees to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations. Requests for medical or religious exemptions from the COVID vaccination are considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.
Rosie's Place offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, pension contributions, paid vacation, and more.
To increase equity, and because we know that salary negotiations tend to have an unfair bias, we do not participate in salary negotiations outside of this stated starting salary range. We present the best offer possible commensurate with experience and relative to internal equity.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter through Rosie's Place's online portal to apply.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Rosie's Place, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of justice. We commit to acting daily to dismantle injustice to ensure that opportunities and equitable outcomes are available to all members of our community regardless of individual characteristics including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or perceived ability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity in our workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Description
$65,000-$75,000
Full-time
Description
Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Over the years, we have become much more than a shelter. We are a multi-service community center that not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for thousands of women a year through wide-ranging support, housing, and education services. Rosie's Place relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding.
OPPORTUNITY
Rosie's Place is looking for a Grant Writer to join the Development team. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Grant Writer will help research, identify, and solicit new and current funding sources for Rosie's Place, focusing primarily on prospects. They will develop persuasive proposals and other materials for cultivation and funder stewardship. The Grant Writer will work with program staff on grant implementation and reporting. A successful candidate will have strong writing and communications skills and a creative interest in developing and testing strategies for securing new funding.
This position will also support the Operations section of the Development team, particularly during the busy holiday season. Tasks will include gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and other activities as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain knowledge of priority programmatic areas and initiatives within Rosie's Place.Conduct research to inform request strategies, with a focus on identifying opportunities and new prospects in the first year.Write and edit persuasive requests for funding and other materials designed for Corp/Found audiences, such as reports, supporting documents, and informal updates.Solicit and cultivate an assigned portfolio of mid-level corp/found donors, assuming primary responsibility for stewardship and retention.Provide input on funder strategy and complete other related tasks to achieve Corp/Found and Development goals.In collaboration with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, participate in site visits, donor calls, meetings with foundation leadership, and other cultivation activities designed for current funders and prospects.Engage senior leadership and program staff at Rosie's Place to lead post-award, grant implementation meetings and develop reports.Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge/NXT.Perform any additional duties as assigned.Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of Rosie's Place.Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in fundraising, preferably with direct donor contact and grant requests preferred.Strong writing, editing, and communication skills gained from work experience or a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, Communication, or English.Brings curiosity and strategic thinking to prospect research, donor strategies, cultivation, and writing for donors.Able to work independently and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines at once.Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.Experience with donor data management systems; knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred.Flexible team player with a positive attitude.
WORK EXPECTATIONS AT ROSIE'S PLACE
We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community. The Grant Writer is a full-time, exempt position. While the Grant Writer is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, they must work on-site at Rosie's Place during part of their work week and engage regularly with staff, guests, and volunteers. They are also expected to be flexible with their in-person days to participate in organization events and other work obligations. This position will require travel between Rosie's Place facilities and community locations.
We continue to adapt to safety protocols related to COVID-19 as we understand them, and all employees must follow our safety protocols. Among these protocols, we require all employees to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations. Requests for medical or religious exemptions from the COVID vaccination are considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.
Rosie's Place offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, pension contributions, paid vacation, and more.
To increase equity, and because we know that salary negotiations tend to have an unfair bias, we do not participate in salary negotiations outside of this stated starting salary range. We present the best offer possible commensurate with experience and relative to internal equity.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter through Rosie's Place's online portal to apply.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Rosie's Place, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of justice. We commit to acting daily to dismantle injustice to ensure that opportunities and equitable outcomes are available to all members of our community regardless of individual characteristics including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or perceived ability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity in our workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Description
$65,000-$75,000