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Grant Writer

Employer
Metropolitan College of New York
Location
New York City, New York

Job Details

Grant Writer

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY), an innovative, non-profit college that provides a uniquely effective model of Purpose-Centered Education, seeks a Grant writer to work in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer to expand fundraising capacity in support of the college and our students.

MCNY’s academic and social justice mission aims to prepare students for professional success and empower them to deliver positive change to their communities and workplaces. The college’s two new, state-of-the-art campuses are ideally located on West Street in the Financial District and in the South Bronx in the Hub district. MCNY is a proudly diverse campus, reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of New York City.

The Grant Writer position is a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a team that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of adult students. The successful candidate, who will come with grant writing experience in higher education or another non-profit development setting, will work collaboratively to identify and research new grant opportunities and secure funding, assist with writing other documents related to fundraising as well as support the success of the development program.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have 2 or more years of relevant grant writing experience in a college, university or other non-profit development office. The candidate will have demonstrated success in obtaining new, renewal and increased grant funding. They will possess exceptional writing and communication skills; impeccable grammar; the ability to write compelling letters, proposals and reports; strong familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting for grants; strong understanding of foundation, corporate and government grants; a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; exceptional time management and organizational skills; the ability to manage priority projects simultaneously; the ability to work on projects independently or collaboratively as part of a team; a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor database/CRM systems and general research tools; strong interpersonal skills; a strong work ethic and positive attitude; and a passion and commitment for our mission.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in English, communications, or writing.  This position might require occasional night and weekend work related to donor events.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the grant writer will be responsible for writing clear, structured, articulate and persuasive letters of intent, proposals, reports and acknowledgements; preparation of supporting documents for proposal and report submission; ensuring all reporting requirements and deadlines are met for grants; tracking submissions and results;  maintaining grant contacts in database, the grant calendar and accurate funder records; conducting grant prospect identification and research; writing other development documents as requested; assistance in planning and executing grantor meetings; providing support for donor events as needed as well as performing other duties as assigned.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to boxhr@metropolitan.edu  (place job title in subject line) or Human Resources Department, Metropolitan College of New York, 60 West, New York, NY  10006. 

 

For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.edu.

MCNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Organization

A not-for-profit institution of higher education
founded by Audrey Cohen in 1964 in New York City

Founded in 1964 by educational visionary and activist Audrey Cohen, more than 12,000 alumni have earned degrees from Metropolitan College of New York. The college’s unique Purpose-Centered Education model helps students learn by blending theory, and real-world practice, all within the lens of social justice. MCNY is an accredited, not-for-profit college, with two campuses, one located in lower Manhattan and another in the Bronx. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered through three schools: the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education, the School for Business, and the School for Public Affairs and Administration.

Diversity: Actively promoting and supporting a community of different people and ideas.

 

Company info
Telephone
2123431234
Location
60 West Street
New York
NY
10006
US

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