Job Opening
Literacy Partners is an inspiring place to work, with staff making a positive impact on the lives of so many New Yorkers each day.
Associate Director of Institutional Giving
Major Function and Purpose
Work with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement a focused strategy for seeking, securing and retaining grants primarily among corporations and foundations, with some responsibilities in the area of city/state/federal government sources. The focus of this position will be the identification and solicitation of major donor prospects through research and grant writing.
Essential Job Functions
• Prospect research to identify potential public and private funding sources
• Preparation of proposals to corporations, private philanthropic foundations, and government agencies
• Preparation of ancillary materials related to public and private funding sources
• Support services related to public and private funding sources: maintaining grant activity calendars, conducting follow-up with funding agencies, preparing monthly activity listings, and all related written/oral communications in this arena
• Conduct internal meetings to identify and prioritize project needs, discuss grant eligibility, and coordinate the submission of information from multiple departments for proposals and interim and final reports.
• Serve as a resource for the Director of External Affairs and other departments as needed to provide information, research, analysis, written reports, and recommendations
• Coordinate and plan funding program activities with staff
• Review revenues and expenditures and projects status to ensure that proper expenditures are made for grants in an appropriate and timely manner, providing interim and final reports to funders
• Provide support in the writing and production of newsletters and annual reports
• Along with another team member, provide data base support for Raiser’s Edge
• Perform other duties as required by departmental need or Director of External Affairs
Qualifications
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Six years of related experience and a record of positive results
• Excellent oral and written communications skills including research, writing, editing, and proofreading
• Ability to participate as a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively and efficiently while ensuring quality outcomes
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge highly preferred.
How to Apply:
NO CALLS PLEASE!
Send resume with cover letter to:
jobs@literacypartners.org
or fax: 212-725-9744 Attn: Director of External Affairs
