Grants Proposal Specialist — Hybrid Role

Cancer Care, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CancerCare is seeking aGrant Writer/Proposal Specialist to review and edit grant proposals and reports for clarity, grammar, and accuracy. You will help develop templates and ensure alignment with program priorities, collaborating with Corporate and Foundation Relations and other teams.

Responsibilities include updating templates, supporting grant-seeking, and reporting progress to the Grant Coordinator. This role emphasizes meticulous communication, confidentiality, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing or corporate and foundation relations.
• Keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Excellent communication skills from start to finish of a task.
• Ability to converse with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer- and donor-centric with a solutions-based attitude.
• Team-oriented and collaborative in nature.
• Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling information.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit grant proposals and reports for clarity, grammar, and accuracy.
• Develop proposal templates and report templates aligned with program priorities.
• Update templates to be consistent with CancerCare’s priorities.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development, Social Service, and Senior Leadership.
• Provide grant-seeking and proposal development support to staff as needed.
• Report progress on proposal tasks to the Grant Coordinator for project management.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Grammar

Microsoft Word

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Donor relations

Team player

Confidentiality

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

CancerCare is seeking aGrant Writer/Proposal Specialist to review and edit grant proposals and reports for clarity, grammar, and accuracy. You will help develop templates and ensure alignment with program priorities, collaborating with Corporate and Foundation Relations and other teams.

Responsibilities include updating templates, supporting grant-seeking, and reporting progress to the Grant Coordinator. This role emphasizes meticulous communication, confidentiality, and a collaborative,