Grant Writer | New Haven, CT

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  • Location: New Haven, CT

  • Company: New Reach

a true systems change is possible. We imagine a world where the need for shelter is minimal because individuals and families can stay in their homes instead of being evicted and those who are struggling to make ends meet can get the help they need to maintain stability.

We inspire lasting independence for all people affected by homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing and support, using the most innovative, progressive, equitable, and inclusive methods. Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of the Grant Writer is to find funding opportunities for the organization by writing quality proposals to secure grant money. This individual will research, draft, and submit proposals

that help the organization receive funding. Essential Functions: Take the lead in writing agency public and private grants Coordinate with the Chief Quality and Compliance Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Grants Manager to prioritize programs for funding Using the development database, maintain documentation of grants, ensuring that all applicable grants are tracked in a timely manner per grant policies and procedures Create work plans for grant completion Research new foundations, and private, local, state, and national grant opportunities weekly Actively participate in agency grant meetings Assist with special projects and complete other duties as assigned Other duties as assigned to ensure

successful operations Qualifications: BS/BA required 3 years of experience in researching, organizing, and writing human service and foundation grants; excellent writing skills required.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Expectations: Have a solutions-based approach to presented problems. Be supportive, engaging, and encouraging to peers and staff. Be adaptable to change and willing to take on more responsibility. Maintain strict confidentiality concerning any client's or employees' personal information, living information, and/or HIV status Provides a commitment to the values of New Reach: Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion and Initiative Adheres to all New Reach's Policies and Procedures Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. If you are looking for something new and exciting and want to join a fast-growing and innovative organization, we'd love to work with you! We offer generous benefits, PTO, paid holidays, a 401K plan, and much more. EEO/VET Employer Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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