Communications and Grant Associate

Location: New York

Education Level Bachelor's + combination of work exp.
* Develop foundation/corporate proposals and government Request for Proposal submissions in partnership with senior staff, program directors and the Fund Development department.
* Write proposals and reports.
* Research government and foundation funding prospects.
* Assist with individual giving appeals and donor cultivation.
* Write and coordinate appeal letters.
* Coordinate annual fundraising events, including event logistics and working with a team of volunteers.
* Provide support to staff fundraising committee, Junior Board and College Success Partners.
* Assist with a capital campaign.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Manage and draft weekly email newsletters using Constant Contact.
* Develop, schedule, and publish content for CHLDC’s social media channels in line with our communications calendar and organizational priorities.
* Maintain and update the CHLDC website, including event pages, news, and program content (primarily through Wix).
* Support digital storytelling by collecting and organizing photos, quotes, and program highlights from staff and community partners.
* Assist in coordinating communications campaigns for fundraising, advocacy, and events.
* Monitor performance of email and social content; share key insights to inform future strategy.
* Ensure branding and messaging consistency across digital platforms.
* Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to execute and refine digital outreach strategies that support development goals.
* Bachelor's Degree in communications, urban studies, social work, or related field.
* 2-4 years of relevant experience.
* Excellent writing skills. This includes ability to write for different audiences and versatility across multiple platforms (i.e. newsletter or foundation proposal).
* Highly computer literate with social media savvy.
* Must possess strong teamwork, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
* Willingness to take initiative and think creatively as we explore new fundraising strategies and tactics.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
* Must have flexible schedule
* Demonstrated ability to engage staff on a regular basis with consistent follow up, as necessary.
* Demonstrated commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social justice and social change.
* Experience with community based organizations.
* Experience with foundation or government grant-writing and reporting.
* Experience with individual giving, crowdfunding campaigns, and/or other online fundraising activities.
* Experience using Constant Contact.
* Experience using a donor data based as well as wealth engine.
* Intermediate to advanced HTML and CSS knowledge, comfort working on the back end of websites, email systems, and other platforms to manipulate HTML/CSS code.
* Experience with Adobe Creative cloud preferred.
* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
* Reports directly to the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives, who provides primary supervision and oversight.
* The role also involves regular collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to ensure alignment with the organization’s messaging, branding, and outreach strategies.
* 55,000-$60,000, dependent upon experience.
* We also offer a very competitive benefits package.
* Cover letter should describe relevant experience and interest in this position. Writing samples should demonstrate versatility across mediums (such as, for example, a sample proposal and a sample blog or social media post or website copy).Send resume, cover letter,
** and two (2) brief professional writing samples (1-3 pages total) and sample communication materials
** to
** Tania Rivera, Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives
** at:
** taniar**.
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