POSITION SUMMARY
Create corporate, foundation and government grant proposals as well as interim and final reports. Manage grants calendar. Carry out prospect research on new funders; contact with new and existing funders; proposal budgeting; and other duties, as assigned.
JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Missions and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships and incorporates values into daily practice.
- Develop funder inquiries and write and submit proposals under the direction of the SVP of Advancement
- Submit supplementary materials to complete interim and final reports.
- Establish contacts with new and existing funders; hold person-to-person calls and meetings as appropriate.
- Prepare research on prospective corporate, foundation, and government funders.
- Maintain proposal calendar and tracking tools.
- Assist with grant processing procedures.
- Maintain donor hard files and electronic tracking systems.
- Develop reports using Raiser’s Edge fundraising software as directed.
- Contribute to special events and projects as part of the Advancement team.
- Other special projects and related duties as needed
Required Skills
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- BA Degree in English, Creative Writing or related field.
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three years grant writing experience.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills (writing samples required).
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Comfort in a fast-paced work environment and work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact and engage with staff, funders, volunteers, and other supporters.
- Knowledge of computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database software.
- Familiarity with NYC/Westchester institutional funders, healthcare funders, and long term care and governmental sources a plus.