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Cayuga Centers Grant Writer in New York, New York
Grant Writer
+ + Job Tracking ID: 512690-891644
Job Location: New York, NY
Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
Level of Education: High School/GED
- Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated: January 09, 2025
Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
Starting Date: ASAP
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- Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Must be flexible around submission deadlines and program needs
Research funding opportunities and identify those that are potentially a good fit for supporting Cayuga Centers’ programs and strategic growth;
Provide concise information used to determine the benefit of pursuing new opportunities
Stay informed of emerging trends in child welfare on a local, state, and national level, as well as various research-informed and evidence-based models being used throughout the country
Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
Partner with program directors and senior management team to learn about emerging needs and be able to translate them into a strong written narrative;
Manage all deadlines and workflows for LOIs, grant applications, and reports including internal deadlines for collection of information from other staff, ensuring on-time submission and a high rate of successful funding requests;
Attend bidder’s conferences and ability to travel to meet with needed stakeholders
Monitor the status and outcomes of various proposals/projects and report back to agency leadership
Secure feedback from funding sources to help ensure continuous quality improvement
Brief the appropriate staff following successful proposals and assist in program start-up efforts, as needed
Assist programs in gaining or maintaining various certifications/designations
Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree in related field preferred
Excellent writing skills
Successful track record in grant cultivation and in stewarding grant proposals through the entire grant application and submittal process
Ability to work with executive leadership, program staff, and finance to conceptualize and develop compelling, logical, and clear grant proposals, supporting materials and reports;
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
This person has strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Word processing: Including responding to e-mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings: This involves sitting at a computer for a minimum of 5 hours and could be up to 7 hours a day depending on program needs.
Lifting of Agency file books - weighing approximately 6-8 lbs. each - 5-inch binders
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Completing paperwork -Such as copying, stapling
Answering phones, processing mail, filing, lifting packages
Ability to travel to all program sites
120 hours Vacation
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Public Loan Forgiveness
Pet and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 6%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection
As a full time benefits position, staff is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.