Job Description
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Manages the full-cycle process for proposals, including drafting and reviewing content, assessing disclosures, preparing budgets, ensuring timely submissions and handling related follow-up requests.
- Crafts high-quality grant proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents, including compelling content and project planning details, consistent with grantor/request for proposal (RFP) requirements and YAI branding.
- Collects necessary information and data to support grant proposals by identifying appropriate YAI Network staff, including other support departments and programs, and collaborating to successfully complete applications.
- Develops proposal timelines and oversees deadlines for multiple proposals, performing regular follow-ups to monitor the status of submitted proposals.
- Regularly identifies public and private funding opportunities that align with the organization's goals and mission by researching databases and websites.
- Serves as liaison between programs and Advancement department, ensuring that requests for funding are consistent with YAI's policies, priorities and areas of need.
- Collaborates with the Finance team to gather budget information, ensuring that funds are allocated and spent within grant guidelines.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree; and
- Three (3) years of experience in a fundraising, government relations or communications department including direct experience with managing, writing, researching and/or submitting grants; or
- A satisfactory combination of education, experience and/or training.
- Must be a well-organized and motivated strategic thinker, with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional written communication skills and ability to create compelling narratives for grant applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage, build relationships and work collaboratively with others.
- Some familiarity with Salesforce database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Outlook and ability to learn other electronic systems, when applicable.
- Strong commitment and passion for the organization's mission including an interest in understanding programs and services as they evolve to meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities.
- Ability to report on-site to our Manhattan office multiple days per week and to occasionally travel to program sites.
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
- Five (5) or more years direct experience with grant writing, management, etc.
- Experience completing public Request for Proposals (RFPs) and private foundation applications.
Salary: 80,000K to 85,000K All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YAI
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