Inside Philanthropy, INC. is hiring: Grant Writer in New York

LOCATION DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Grant Writer will be expected to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days a week. ABOUT DOROT Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community. THE OPPORTUNITY The Grant Writer will be a key member of the Foundations & Corporate Giving Team, which is part of the Advancement Team that also includes Development and Marketing & Communications. They will develop and maintain relationships with institutional donors including foundations, corporations, and government funders by writing letters, proposals, reports, and through verbal communication. This includes describing DOROT’s mission and vision, presenting program accomplishments and challenges, and researching and updating related demographic trends. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Write and edit letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports, program summaries, and other funding correspondence. Build institutional funding base by researching/identifying new grant opportunities; inviting existing funders to increase funding for general operations and/or explore program-based support; and re-establishing relationships with lapsed funders. Work with program directors throughout the agency to develop program concepts, define objectives, and present program accomplishments. Solicit and synthesize information from previous proposals, data and impact reports, and program staff to meet specific funder requirements. Assist with formulating program budgets, connecting funding lines to program narratives; verify funding streams per program area. Track institutional giving patterns and funding deadlines using Raiser’s Edge. Collaborate within Advancement department to communicate organizational and programmatic achievements and devise funding strategies. Engage clients, volunteers, and donors at specified DOROT events. Proactively stay informed and involved in programs, achievements, and initiatives to capture DOROT’s impact. Stay up to date on new research that can bolster proposals and reports. Write and edit non-fundraising materials throughout agency, as needed (e.g., promotional material, etc.). Other tasks as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of three years of professional grant writing experience Outstanding writing and editing skills Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills Must demonstrate creativity and passion in their writing Ability to work quickly and produce a polished piece of work requiring little editing Exceptional organizational and time management skills Professional experience in the non-profit sector preferred Interest in the field of aging, human services and advancement preferred Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of donor database software preferredBachelor of Arts Degree WHY WORK WITH US The ability to make an impact. DOROT is a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients. Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, as well as early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies. Healthcare benefits. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of. Support to plan for your future. DOROT currently offers all employees an opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire. Additionally, DOROT will make discretionary quarterly contributions to eligible employees’ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan in the quarter following completion of 2 years of service with eligibility for increasing contributions for employees with more than 5 and more than 10 years of service. This is an exempt position, and candidates can expect an annual base salary between $75,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience. To Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample that demonstrates your skills in cultivating institutional funders and writing funding reports and proposals. It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Grant Writer will be expected to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days a week . DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule . They will develop and maintain relationships with institutional donors including foundations, corporations, and government funders . En Español: LOCATION DOROT tiene su sede en el Upper West Side de Manhattan y el equipo trabaja en un horario híbrido. Se espera que el Escritor Grant funcione en la oficina por lo menos tres (3) días a la semana. ABOUT DOOROT Fundado en 1976, DORÒT (generations en hebreo) facilita una asociación dinámica entre adultos mayores, voluntarios y profesionales a través de programas diseñados para combatir el aislamiento social y la soledad y unir a las generaciones. Esto incluye describir la misión y visión de DOROT, presentar logros y desafíos del programa y restablecer relaciones con los financiadores demográficos caducados. RESPONSABILIDADES PRIMARIA DE Microsoft Escriba y edita cartas de investigación, propuestas e informes de subvenciones, resúmenes de programas y otra correspondencia de financiación. Construir una base de fondos institucionales mediante la búsqueda/identificación de nuevas oportunidades de donación; invitar a los contribuyentes existentes a aumentar el financiamiento para las operaciones generales de bases de datos y / o explorar apoyo basado en programas; y reestableciendo relaciones con fundadores de impactos vencidos. Trabajar con directores de programas en toda la agencia para desarrollar conceptos de programas, definir objetivos y presentar líneas de realización de programas Excel. Solicitando y sintetizar información de propuestas anteriores, datos y informes de impacto, y al personal del programa para satisfacer rápidamente los requerimientos del financiador. DOROT es una organización impulsada por la misión llena de personas apasionadas enfocadas en tener un impacto positivo en las vidas de nuestros clientes. Tiempo libre generoso. Dorot ofrece 20 días de vacaciones al año, 10 días festivos federales pagados y hasta 13 días feriados judíos pagados, así como cierre precoz de oficinas los viernes. También ofrecemos licencia parental totalmente remunerada y otras políticas generosas de licencias. Beneficios sanitarios. Medicina, visión, odontología, discapacidad a corto plazo, seguro de vida, etc. Ofrecemos una selección de beneficios para garantizar que usted y su familia sean atendidos. Apoyo a planificar su futuro. proporcionar a los individuos cualificados oportunidades de empleo iguales para el empleo o la promoción sin discriminación por raza, color, credo religioso, asociación política, ascendencia, género, identidad de géneros, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil, violencia doméstica o estatus de víctima del acoso, origen nacional, ciudadanía, edad, estatus veterano, embarazo, discapacidad, características genéticas u otra condición protegida. #J-18808-Ljbffr