Coordinator of Foundation and Corporate Grants - Rising Ground, Inc

Overview

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City. 

The Director of Foundations and Corporate Giving reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will work primarily out of Rising Ground downtown Brooklyn Administrative office. They will need to visit Rising Ground programs throughout New York City and Yonkers, New York. This individual will be responsible for renewing, prospecting, submitting, and reporting all of Rising Ground private support. They should have an appreciation for the work of Human Service and Child Welfare services in the New York area. This individual should have a strong familiarity with foundation and corporate funders. They must have good time management skills, and the ability to work independently while being part of a dynamic team. This individual will be part of a team that includes Government Contracts, Individual Giving, Special Events, Organization Communications, and Volunteers. 

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Coordinator of Foundation and Corporate Grants will include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Write high-quality, concise and compelling proposals and project manage all aspects of preparation, submission, and reporting
• Research, prepare and maintain a prospecting matrix with eligibility, requirements and priority level
• Lead the execution of logic model development, gain approvals on program budgets, prepare applications and stewardship materials
• Create and manage a comprehensive calendar of past, current and upcoming proposals
• Implement a system for reporting reminders and templates to all relevant staff in advance of deadlines
• Coordinate with development team and finance staff on the preparation and review of financial reports, and revisions of approved grant budgets as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and 1-2 years of direct experience
• Demonstrated experience in writing persuasive, clear, concise, and visually attractive proposals/reports, preferably as a grant writer for a social services nonprofit, preferably child welfare organization.
• Experience successfully soliciting local, regional and national foundations and a proven track record of securing new foundation grants for a large New York City Social Services organization
• Have strong knowledge of procedures for private grant proposal submissions, funder selection criteria, and post-award funder expectations
• Experience with city, state and federal Request for Proposals and grant procedures
• Have prepared samples of pre- and post-award proposal writing, including Letters of Inquiry, abstracts, concept papers, and acknowledgment letters
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and funding goals, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm, professional work style
• Superior organization and project management skills including the ability to coordinate overlapping projects and deadlines, and an excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as a team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and databases management preferably Raiser’s Edge

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

No 

Work Environment: 

Corporate Office 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in our Headquarters at 1333 Broadway office in Midtown Manhattan. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm. 

Additional Requirements:  

• Authorized to work in the U.S. 

• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week. 

• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required) 

Application & Interview Process 

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: 

• Application reviewed by Talent Acquisition Team member 

• Phone screen with Hiring Manager

• In-person Interview with Hiring Manager 

• Panel Interview with Key Partners 

• Interview Decision & Feedback 

Our Compensation & Benefits 

The pay rate for this position is between $80,000 - $110,000/yr., depending on experience and fit for the role. Rising Ground offers competitive compensation based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Rising Ground does not negotiate compensation offers; instead, each compensation offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss compensation in more detail after you begin the application process. Rising Ground also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. Our current benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Wellness Program 

• Employee Assistance program 

• 401k Retirement plan 

• Holiday and Paid Time Off 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging 

Rising Ground is comprised of unique and valued individuals who together make the organization effective in assisting the children, adults and families who come to us for support. We believe that only when all employees contribute fully as their true selves can Rising Ground's true strength, vision, and values come to fruition. We recognize the ubiquitous social biases and structures that impact and shape the experiences of all people, including our own staff and people supported. Among the many biases present in our society that shape our personal and professional experiences race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression are all factors that can present hurdles. As such, Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that will actively strive to overcome both systemic and interpersonal biases that perpetuate oppression. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.