Grants Manager, Development and Communications

CAMBA•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 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 live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA’s Development & Communications division is entering a period of growth as the organization approaches its 50th anniversary and prepares for an ambitious fundraising campaign. The Grants Manager will join a three-person grants unit within an integrated nine-person team, managing a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities while working across CAMBA’s programs and leadership. The role offers an experienced writer and developing fundraising professional the opportunity to strengthen their skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build a strong body of work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least three – five years of successful grant-writing or related fundraising experience, preferably within a large or complex nonprofit organization
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
The ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into one clear, compelling voice and story
Strong research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent project-management and organizational skills
The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Confidence working both independently and collaboratively
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with colleagues at all levels of an organization, including senior executives
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work related to funder and CAMBA events

Nice To Haves

Experience with New York City, New York State and/or federal government grants and contracts.
Experience developing proposals and reports for private foundations.
Experience working within a large, complex nonprofit or human-services organization.
Familiarity with government RFPs, grant budgets and public contracting requirements.
Experience using a grants management, donor management or similar database.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of public and private funding opportunities from start to finish, including letters of intent, proposals, applications, reports and other funder communications.
Research government, foundation and other funding prospects that align with CAMBA’s programs and priorities.
Turn program information, data, outcomes and complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that demonstrate need, impact and opportunity.
Work across CAMBA with program leaders, fiscal staff, Data Analysis, Research & Evaluation team and senior management to develop competitive proposals and ensure submissions are accurate, ambitious and achievable.
Own deadlines and submission requirements across your portfolio and coordinate the many moving pieces required to produce high-quality proposals and reports on time.
Partner with fiscal and program teams on proposal budgets and financial reporting and develop a strong understanding of government contracting and grant requirements.
Help ensure that CAMBA’s funders receive timely, thoughtful and accurate information about the programs and outcomes their investments make possible.
Oversee assigned public and private funding opportunities, ensuring proposals, applications, reports and other required submissions are accurate and completed by established deadlines.
Identify and track prospective funding opportunities that align with CAMBA’s programs, services and organizational priorities.
Prepare clear, persuasive proposals and reports that effectively communicate program needs, approaches, outcomes and impact.
Partner with program, fiscal, evaluation and leadership teams to gather information and ensure complete, accurate and timely submissions.
Keep grant records, deadlines, funder requirements and portfolio information current and accurate in CAMBA’s grants management systems.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.