Grants Manager, Strategic Partnerships

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

CAMBA is seeking a Senior Grant Writer in New York City. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of public and private grants and be responsible for writing proposals and reports. A Bachelor's Degree and three years of successful grant writing experience are required. Applicants should have strong communication and project management skills. CAMBA offers a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of demonstrated success as a grant writer in a mid-sized organization.
• Able to synthesize data and information into one compelling voice and story.
• Enjoys working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of public and private grants including writing and submission.
• Identify and research funding sources for various programs.
• Conduct research to support proposal development.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

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 Writer

Reports To: Senior Director, Institutional Giving

Location: 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

• Bachelor’s Degree

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

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.

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.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.