The Grant Writing & Development Assistant will work as part of a small team in a highly collaborative Community & Donor Relations Office dedicated to securing funding for Children’s Home (CHWC) and Southern Tier Community Center (STCC) programs and operations.
 
They will work with Senior Management and Leadership in the areas of philanthropic funding support including but not limited to foundation support, grant writing and development communications.

The Children’s Home / Southern Tier Community Center has received in excess of $15 million in funding support toward their Mission over the last 3 years, allowing the agency to grow programs to continue to support children and families to build positive futures in Broome County and beyond.  This role is critical to that continued expansion.
 
Responsibilities include:
Draft, proofread and copy edit written materials (LOIs, proposals, budgets, reports, briefing materials, letters/correspondence)
 
Track and manage proposal/reporting deadlines and funding cycle calendars for existing and potential Foundations and Grantors
 
Work internally with agency departments to provide timely delivery of required grant materials and collection of data
 
Assist with the administration of grants and funding contracts
 
Help organize required site visits and assist in staffing
 
Responsible for maintaining grants records and assisting with other general office duties as requested
 
Required skills:
Bachelor’s degree
Grant writing experience and an understanding of the funding process preferred
Strong communication, proofreading and organizational skills and the ability to prepare professional documents
Must have exceptional attention to details and deadlines, ability to multitask, and be able to work with diverse personalities in a fast-paced environment
Must maintain confidentiality, manage work-flows effectively and be self-motivated
Writing samples and references required
 
Salary Range:
$50,000 - $55,000