Job Description

Position Title : Development Writer
Position Type : Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Schedule: 35 hours/week, Day
Format: Hybrid (in-person and remote)
Department/Program : Development
Location: 1 Pierrepont Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Direct Supervisor : | Chief Strategy Officer
Direct Reports (if any): N/A

About Graham Windham :

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Write foundation and other program-focused proposals and reports in a style that is consistent with other Graham materials.
• Write proposals in response to government RFPs and related to discretionary government opportunities
• Follow grant guidelines carefully, collaborate with initiative leaders to develop proposal content, prepare required attachments, and submit proposals in advance of deadlines.
• Work closely with the fiscal team to develop proposal budgets and expense reports.
• In preparing foundation reports, collect needed information from program staff, prepare expense reports in collaboration with the budget team, and work closely with performance analysts to incorporate data into a narrative about program successes and plans to address challenges.
• Conduct research on prospective foundation and corporate funders.
• Develop/maintain effective, long-term working relationships with grantors.
• Conduct outreach to prospective foundation funders and liaise with current funders to learn about opportunities, guidelines, and timelines.
• Plan and participate in foundation site visits, as appropriate.
• Prepare other written materials, as needed.

Position Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant development, fundraising, and grant writing required  
• Professional experience in youth development, workforce development, community organizing, family support, preferred or a quick learner
• Demonstrated experience writing grant proposals and experience achieving fundraising results preferred
• Outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with a wide range of people including donors, prospective donors, staff, youth, and families
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Must be hospitable, flexible, a team player, and have a passion for social justice and work with children, youth, and families
• Must be willing to travel throughout NYC, as needed.

Salary & Compensation :

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate : $88,137.51/year
• FLSA Status : Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility : This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more! 

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

About the Company In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience. Graham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City’s leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.

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