New View Alliance is hiring: Grant Writing Specialist in Buffalo

Job Title: Grant Writing Specialist

Department: Development and Mission Advancement - Marketing Department

Position Summary: Conduct prospect research and identifying potential corporate, private foundation, and government funders

Agency: New View Alliance is the parent company of Gateway-Longview, Inc. and New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. providing both agencies with strategic planning, advocacy, and shared administrative support for Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Corporate Integrity, Performance Improvement, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Development, Marketing, Communications, & Advancement.

NVA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of antiracism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Compensation

$19.50- $23.90 per hour

• Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, 35 hour work week

Monday - Friday

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, write and coordinate with key Stakeholders grant proposals, written materials, narratives and letters of intent to Foundations, Corporations and Government funding agencies, persuasively communicating by providing compelling, accurate writings reflective of the organization’s mission, programs and accomplishments in order to secure funding

• Communicate by email, phone and letter with potential funders, including but not limited to: responding to requests for information, submitting official letters of intent, and thanking funders for grant awards

• Coordinate with program leadership and staff to determine organizational needs and determine which funders could best address those needs, connect with potential funders, and seek opportunity to apply for funding

• Prepare and organize grant administration, proposals, reports, data requests, grant deliverables and other necessary documentation to funders as required

• Maintain grants calendar with deadlines for proposal submission and reports.

• Assist leadership team in reviewing and recommending revisions to agency written documents which may include agency and program area narratives, letters of intent, policies and procedures, proposals, contracts, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented

• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities with a natural drive toward goal-driven results.

• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud Donor Software preferred

• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience required

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.