If you passionately believe that everyone, especially at-risk individuals and families, deserves to live a fulfilling life and to have someone on their side to help and fight for them, we want you to consider our Freelance Grant Writing opportunity.

Join the Step Up for Better Living (Step Up) and be a part of a team that helps seniors, youth and families achieve stability, wellness and self-sufficiency. Give people in need hope!

What you will be doing:

The Grant Writer works closely with the Executive Director to lead our efforts in securing funding to help our organization operate throughout the year. The Grant Writer’s responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, and working with our leadership team to ensure we have enough capital each year. Ultimately, they will work with our leadership team to understand our financial needs and ensure we attain funding.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

· Assist with the execution of the development department’s fund raising strategy

· Identify grant funding opportunities from, all government municipalities, corporations, institutions and philanthropists.

· Write, submit and manage grant proposals

· Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents

· Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Development to send benefactors newsletters and to promote on-site tours

· Collaborate with Director of Development to compile an annual report

· Provides periodic and ad hoc reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors (BoD) on community-focused program/service impact.

· Completes additional responsibilities as needed.

What you will need to be successful:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Project/program management, organizational skills with a strong ability to prioritize work effectively

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Flexible with the ability to quickly adapt to changing demands and priorities

· Strong interpersonal and cultural competencies, with a strong ability to build relationships in the communities where there is a need

· Strong service orientation

· Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Proven work experience as a Grant Writer or similar role

· Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals

· Great with MS Office Word and Excel

· Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources

· Exceptional organizational skills

Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, child development or related field form an accredited institution.

Experience: Five years of experience in the non-profit human services field. Five years of experience writing grants and successfully obtaining grants.

Preferred: Three years of experience in the direct supervision of staff and the design, implementation and evaluation of social services programs.

Other Requirements: Knowledge of issues and challenges faced by low-income individuals and families of NYC.

IAbout Us

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping low-income families remain in permanent housing while maximizing their opportunities for health, wellness and self-sufficiency. We serve families living in NYC neighborhoods, with the majority residing in the Bronx, and ensure they remain connected to all the community resources available to them.

What we do has a tangible impact to people in our neighborhoods so help us help those in need and give them hope.

Step Up for Better Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, seasoned professionals, and those returning to the workforce from unemployment or planned breaks to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

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