Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
Program Overview: CAMBA’s Office of Development & Communications is responsible for informing funders, stakeholders and community members about CAMBA’ work in order to further the organization’s development and growth. The Development Unit is responsible for developing and achieving CAMBA’s government, philanthropic and individual fundraising goals.
Position: Senior Grant Writer
Reports To: Senior Director, Institutional Giving
Location: 1720 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY
What The Senior Grant Writer Does:
- Manage a portfolio of public and private grants including writing, preparation and submission of all grant proposals, letters of intent, reports and other written materials
- Identify and research government and private sources of funding within the portfolio and as requested for other programs by the Senior Director of Institutional or SVP
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of government contracting requirements and budgeting
- Write, edit, and proofread proposals to obtain funds for on-going or new programs and for special projects. Work with program and fiscal staff to finalize submission. Follow up on submissions.
- Conduct research to support proposal development and other projects as assigned
- Responsible for ensuring timely financial reporting of all private grants in coordination with program and fiscal staff.
- Conduct semi-annual review of programmatic content of agency website
- Interact and communicate with senior management, program level staff, the DARE team (Data Analysis, Research & Evaluation) and government/ foundation representatives during the proposal design, development and implementation phases to ensure agreement with goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and program funding needs.
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Other Requirements:
- Three (3) years of demonstrated success as a grant writer in a mid-sized (500+ employees) organization.
- Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Able to synthesize data and information into one compelling voice and story
- Strong project management skills
- Enjoys working independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with public (NYC, NYS and federal) and private grants and contracts
- Skilled at working across multiple teams and with staff of varying levels of seniority, including executives, to produce timely and high-quality deliverables
Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Three years of demonstrated success as a grant writer in a mid-sized organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong project management skills
What We Do
CAMBA serves more than 65,000 individuals and families each year, citywide, including 10,000 youth. Our 160+ programs in 95 locations improve the lives of a diverse cross section of New Yorkers. From homelessness prevention in Staten Island to supportive housing in the Bronx; from employment training in Manhattan to after school programs and college access in Brooklyn; from family shelter and support in Queens to increasing affordable housing across the city, CAMBA provides holistic services to help struggling New Yorkers stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty. We’re working to change that dynamic so individuals, families, and New York City communities can thrive and succeed. Join our team at http://camba.org/careers Connect with @CAMBAinc via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter And, follow CAMBAVoices.blog.
