Grants Manager

Association of Fundraising Professionals - NYC Chapter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Paid time off

Job summary

CAMBA is seeking a Grants Manager to join the Development & Communications team in Brooklyn. You will manage a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and coordinate across programs to develop persuasive narratives showing need and impact.

You will research funding prospects, collaborate with fiscal, program, and leadership teams, and ensure timely submissions while maintaining strong funder relationships and accurate grant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3–5 years of grant-writing experience.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources into a clear voice and story.
• Strong research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Build compelling proposals and manage a portfolio of funding opportunities from start to finish.
• Research government, foundation and other funding prospects aligned with CAMBA's programs.
• Translate program data and outcomes into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Collaborate across CAMBA with program leaders, fiscal staff and leadership to develop competitive proposals.
• Own deadlines and submission requirements across the portfolio.
• Develop budgets and financial reporting in collaboration with fiscal and program teams.
• Maintain funder relationships with timely and accurate communications.
• Maintain grant records and compliance information in CAMBA grants systems.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Writing & editing

Project management

Communication skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Grants management software

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s Development & Communications division is entering a period of growth as the organization approaches its 50th anniversary and prepares for an ambitious fundraising campaign. The Grants Manager will join a three-person grants unit within an integrated nine-person team, managing a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities while working across CAMBA’s programs and leadership. The role offers an experienced writer and developing fundraising professional the opportunity to strengthen their skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build a strong body of work.

Position: Grants Manager

Reports To: Senior Director, Institutional Giving

Location: 955 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY

What Does the Grants Manager Do:

• Build compelling proposals – Manage a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities from start to finish, including letters of intent, proposals, applications, reports and other funder communications.
• Find new opportunities – Research government, foundation and other funding prospects that align with CAMBA’s programs and priorities.
• Tell CAMBA’s story – Turn program information, data, outcomes and complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that demonstrate need, impact and opportunity.
• Bring people together – Work across CAMBA with program leaders, fiscal staff, Data Analysis, Research & Evaluation team and senior management to develop competitive proposals and ensure submissions are accurate, ambitious and achievable.
• Manage the details – Own deadlines and submission requirements across your portfolio and coordinate the many moving pieces required to produce high-quality proposals and reports on time.
• Understand the numbers – Partner with fiscal and program teams on proposal budgets and financial reporting and develop a strong understanding of government contracting and grant requirements.
• support strong funder relationships – Help ensure that CAMBA’s funders receive timely, thoughtful and accurate information about the programs and outcomes their investments make possible.
• Manage a portfolio of funding opportunities – Oversee assigned public and private funding opportunities, ensuring proposals, applications, reports and other required submissions are accurate and completed by established deadlines.
• Maintain a strong funding pipeline – Identify and track prospective funding opportunities that align with CAMBA’s programs, services and organizational priorities.
• Develop compelling funding proposals and reports – Prepare clear, persuasive proposals and reports that effectively communicate program needs, approaches, outcomes and impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional grant submissions – Partner with program, fiscal, evaluation and leadership teams to gather information and ensure complete, accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate grant records and compliance information – Keep grant records, deadlines, funder requirements and portfolio information current and accurate in CAMBA’s grants management systems.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• At least three – five years of successful grant-writing or related fundraising experience, preferably within a large or complex nonprofit organization
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• The ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into one clear, compelling voice and story
• Strong research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project-management and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including senior executives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work related to funder and CAMBA events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with New York City, New York State and/or federal government grants and contracts.
• Experience developing proposals and reports for private foundations.
• Experience working within a large, complex nonprofit or human-services organization.
• Familiarity with government RFPs, grant budgets and public contracting requirements.
• Experience using a grants management, donor management or similar database.

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• General pre- and post-employment requirements, such as background checks, education verification, reference checks, and employment verification.

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 annually

Status: Full-time
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.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.