New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society | Manager, Grants and Special Pro
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York, New York, United States,
Position Summary:
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) is seeking a Manager, Grants, and Special Projects, to join the Development team. This full-time position will be responsible for working with the Vice President, Advancement and Membership, to create new funding opportunities for the NYG&B by building and executing a robust grants program. In addition to writing proposals and researching grant opportunities, this position plays a key role in managing special projects funded by grants from their inception and helps to ensure their success as part of the NYG&B’s mission.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Develop relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders in the organization and working with them to secure information needed for proposals and funder reports. Display understanding of the organization’s mission and how we serve our constituents Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs. Identify grant funding opportunities by researching opportunities that align with the NYG&B’s mission. Write, submit, and manage grant proposals, including the maintenance of a grants calendar for the organization. Manage special projects that are grant-funded from beginning to end; once funding is secured, make sure that the correct team members are included, and the grant is being run according to the terms of the funding award. Keep senior leadership regularly informed of prospective and secured funding and regularly provide status updates for active awards. Maintain and expand the data management of government and private funders in NeonCRM and on Trello. Work closely with the Accounts Supervisor to ensure financial and impact numbers are regularly provided to the development team to ensure quality reporting for all grant reports. Work closely with the Vice President, Advancement and Membership, to ensure that the pipeline of prospective funders is always growing and that new grants are being pursued on a regular basis. Review, edit, and finalize each document for submission on a timely basis. Manage all grant portals and keep each portal up to date with needed requirements. Assist with grant audits as needed.
Qualifications for Role:
Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 5-7 years of grant writing and management experience with demonstrable successes Highly organized and experienced in building and managing systems to improve team efficiency and communication Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to adapt writing styles to meet specific funder needs Skilled project management of multiple projects running simultaneously that involve multiple contributors from across the organization
This is a full-time position and hybrid, with two days in the office required.
Salary: $65k-75k per year.
Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to adminaccounts@nygbs.org.
For more information about the NYG&B, please visit our website at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/about.
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) is seeking a Manager, Grants, and Special Projects, to join the Development team. This full-time position will be responsible for working with the Vice President, Advancement and Membership, to create new funding opportunities for the NYG&B by building and executing a robust grants program. In addition to writing proposals and researching grant opportunities, this position plays a key role in managing special projects funded by grants from their inception and helps to ensure their success as part of the NYG&B’s mission.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Develop relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders in the organization and working with them to secure information needed for proposals and funder reports. Display understanding of the organization’s mission and how we serve our constituents Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs. Identify grant funding opportunities by researching opportunities that align with the NYG&B’s mission. Write, submit, and manage grant proposals, including the maintenance of a grants calendar for the organization. Manage special projects that are grant-funded from beginning to end; once funding is secured, make sure that the correct team members are included, and the grant is being run according to the terms of the funding award. Keep senior leadership regularly informed of prospective and secured funding and regularly provide status updates for active awards. Maintain and expand the data management of government and private funders in NeonCRM and on Trello. Work closely with the Accounts Supervisor to ensure financial and impact numbers are regularly provided to the development team to ensure quality reporting for all grant reports. Work closely with the Vice President, Advancement and Membership, to ensure that the pipeline of prospective funders is always growing and that new grants are being pursued on a regular basis. Review, edit, and finalize each document for submission on a timely basis. Manage all grant portals and keep each portal up to date with needed requirements. Assist with grant audits as needed.
Qualifications for Role:
Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 5-7 years of grant writing and management experience with demonstrable successes Highly organized and experienced in building and managing systems to improve team efficiency and communication Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to adapt writing styles to meet specific funder needs Skilled project management of multiple projects running simultaneously that involve multiple contributors from across the organization
This is a full-time position and hybrid, with two days in the office required.
Salary: $65k-75k per year.
Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to adminaccounts@nygbs.org.
For more information about the NYG&B, please visit our website at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/about.