Development Director/Grant Writer

Overview

Comunilife Inc. is looking to hire a Development Manager/Grant Writer to join its Development team. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development, the Development Manager/Grant Writer serves as Comunilife’s primary grant writer for foundation and corporate support. They will be responsible for increasing foundation and grant funding to ensure that Comunilife’s programmatic and organizational targets are met as outlined in the organization’s Strategic Plan. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development, the Development Manager/Grant Writer will implement Comunilife’s fund raising strategies including but not limited to grant and fundraising proposal writing, marketing and fundraising appeals, corporate relations and events. This position will work closely with the Vice President of Development to regularly review and update social media content on all Comunilife platforms.This position is eligible for Comunilife’s generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Salary range upto $85,000 a year.

Essential Duties

Research and identify potential funding organizations and identify possible grant opportunities.
Prepare compelling, effective and well-written grant proposals, correspondences and other documents for new and existing funders.
Develop fundraising materials and appeal letters; coordinate donor correspondence.
Use existing relationships with foundations and corporations to raise a minimum of $150,000 in new grant support in first year
Work closely with the Vice President of Development & Communications, as well as other key stakeholders to identify short and long term fundraising goals, objectives, and metrics and effective strategies to meet those goals.
Participate in regularly scheduled grant meetings to discuss updates, issues and recommendations
Assist in preparation of grant application budgets.
Help maintain a grants calendar that tracks pending, submitted, and upcoming proposals and required interim and final reports.
Assist in the preparation of interim and final reports.
Work with Vice President of Development to implement the Marketing and Communications to raise the visibility of the organization and strengthen its Comunilife brand identity and impact.
Develop program related marketing materials.
Establish and maintain consistency of all external and internal communication.
Oversee the maintenance, linkages and presentation of content on the Comunilife Website and other social networking and online sources.
Database Management Secondary Responsibilities, as required:

Support communications and strategic advocacy needs including informing, drafting and editing of content
Provide back-up and support as requested by the Vice President of Development & Communications

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirement(s)

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Literature; 5 t0 7 years of experience within non-profit development and marketing roles, preferably in NYC social services field.
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Relevant experience and ability may be substituted.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.