Grant Writer – Best Choice Staffing – New York, NY

We are working with an arts and cultural organization. This client needs someone on a part time basis to work in the office, the schedule would be 20-25 hours over a normal work day and should run for about 2 months maybe longer. This work can not be done remotely, ideally the client would like someone who has written for an arts or cultural organization.

• Provide stewardship of a portfolio of grants received for arts and culture and policy programming: prepare and compose reports including narrative and financial components to government donors and foundation donors including budgets; narratives; and preparation of supporting materials; compile, submit, and track proposal / application packets.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new foundation and government prospects (for arts and culture, education, and policy programming);
• Work in close collaboration with other Society departments and staff, including museum and performance arts program experts, finance team, and other fundraisers;
• Track all activity in Raiser’s Edge.
• Meet other varied related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Institutional Relations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-5 years foundation and government (state and federal levels) fundraising experience for arts and culture, including proposal writing, prospect identification and research required. Experience with government proposal submissions (DCA, NYSCA, NEA, NEH) highly desirable;
• Excellent written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Experience conducting prospect research;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and turnarounds and work on multiple projects;
• Knowledge of Asian arts and culture desirable; Knowledge of international issues and education funding environment a significant plus;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially excel and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software.

Please send your resume as a word attachment with your salary expectations. Again this is part time for about 2 months maybe longer.

How to apply

Please send resume with salary expectations to jobs@bcstaffing.com. This is a position in the office it can not be performed remotely.

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