Grant Writer and Administrator- Urban Resource Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer is responsible for developing high-quality funding proposals, donor prospecting for major gifts and institutional giving, foundation and corporate grant requests, and assisting in preparing government grants when needed. The Grant Writer will work closely with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving to craft funding requests that align with URI’s highest areas of need, with an emphasis on URI’s non-residential programs and capital requests. Assist in managing grant-related workflows, deadlines, and documentation using Monday.com, Every Action, Salesforce, and external donor and funder portals. They will also carefully review RFPs and funding guidelines, summarize opportunities for internal consideration, and assemble supporting documents needed for a successful submission. They will work with program staff and program leadership to develop compelling and accurate content, while also aligning with donor interests.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporations and Foundations:

• Develops, writes, and assembles proposals and reports to corporations and foundations.
• Conducts prospecting of major gifts, corporations, and foundations. Prospecting to align with areas of core needs, as determined by leadership. Includes research through various available tools.
• Ensures that the prospect list and all donor information is maintained in the CRM database.
• Track stewardship information and donor interests in donor database.
• Serves as the lead writer on assigned portfolio of grants and serves as secondary writer on proposals led by Senior Director.
• Collaborates with program staff and leadership to translate programmatic information, outcomes, and organizational priorities into clear and compelling funding proposals.
• Assembles supporting documents as directed, ensuring that application and reporting materials are complete and compliant with funder requirements.
• Collaborates with the Senior Director, finance and program representatives on budget development.
• Supports preparation for donor visits and communications.
• Prepares background information on prospects and briefs leadership in advance of visits.
• Supports reconciliation of corporate and foundation funds with finance, as specified by the donor.
• Assist in government grant writing as needed.

Other :

• Complete other duties as requested based on department, organizational need, and as directed by the Senior Director.
• Assists with the CRM database to steward relationships and track grants received, reports due, pending proposals, and prospects.
• Provide editorial review/support to the Development team as requested.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and events, as requested, to keep current in the fields of fundraising, domestic violence, and homelessness.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional writing and editorial skills.
• Minimum of three years in an institutional fundraising role.
• Experience with the New York fundraising landscape.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated record of developing successful grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for government, foundation, and/or corporate funders.
• Ability to translate complex programmatic information into clear, compelling, and funder-appropriate narratives.
• Strong computer skills and experience with CRM and project management systems.
• May require occasional work outside established working hours.
• Passion for URI’s mission and core values.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments in a professional, respectful manner to submit Letters of Inquiry, proposals, and reports on time and with accuracy.
• Capability of working independently and seeking guidance as needed from the Senior Director.
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers who have diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize within a fast-paced working environment.
• Experience with most of the following platforms: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Monday.com, Salesforce, and Every Action etc. Must also be knowledgeable of grant portals and can troubleshoot when needed.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in an office environment that is well-lit and well-ventilated.
• Hybrid workspace with three days in office.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift ten pounds at times.
• May require occasional work outside established working hours.

Salary: $75,000/yr - $80,000/yr

At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.