Rescue Mission Alliance
Rescue Mission Alliance is hiring: Fulltime Grant Writer in New Y...
Rescue Mission Alliance - New York, NY, United States, 10261
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Content Summary: Fulltime Grant Writer at New York, for Rescue Mission Alliance
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The Rescue Mission is seeking a Fulltime Grant Writer to work on our Main Campus in Syracuse, NY. The Grant Coordinator is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in managing funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Research various types of grants available (Federal, State, local, philanthropic, and other private groups) and the criteria to qualify for each grant that fit the Rescue Mission's vision and values, as well as funding needs. Creates Grant Briefs for Grants Management Meetings.
- Is the lead staff person preparing and running standing Grants Management Meetings and contributes to strategy and planning on all grant applications.
- Communicates proposal strategies and progress. Compiles necessary information for the application through collaboration with employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
- Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements. Prepares narratives, completes forms, and coordinates application components with appropriate teams.
- Ensures grants are submitted on time and within application parameters.
- Develop/maintain funder relationships before, during, and after the grant process.
- Upon award, creates Contract Briefs and maintains a reporting calendar.
- Monitors post-award activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, requirements, and reporting.
- Develop a deep understanding of program content - understanding needs in relation to Programs, Social Enterprise, General Operations, and Rescue Mission's relationships with the communities we work in.
- Conducts regular reviews of Rescue Mission data (internal Program databases), an analysis of agency/client needs and gaps in service, in addition to a review of community data/reports that can be used in grant applications or by the Communications Team to support Rescue Mission strategic efforts.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the job.
- Promotes a safety-first attitude by setting a positive example and ensuring all employees are following safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of two years working as a grant writer/contract manager/communications professional.
- Prior experience with grant writing, research and outcome measurement.
- Ability to relate to people in a warm and friendly manner.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates professionalism in all activities.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License in compliance with company policy.
- The ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively, also a strong editor and proofreader.
Pay:
$60,406 annually.
$60,406 annually.
Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.
We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short -Term Disability and more!
#J-18808-LjbffrWe are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short -Term Disability and more!