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Job Opening: Grant Writer

Posted on: Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Keywords: Job

Position: Grant Writer

MADRE seeks a Grant Writer to secure funding from private, public, national, international and bi-lateral institutions.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Executive Director and key staff to implement organizational fundraising strategy
Write funding proposals: responsible for the timely preparation and submission of grant applications
Research prospective funders: identifying new sources of institutional funding and existing funders to renew/increase their support
Strategize with Executive Director and programmatic staff to cultivate new funding sources
Special projects related to fundraising, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred 1-3 years experience in fundraising/grant writing
Demonstrated success procuring grants from foundations, corporations, and religious and community organizations
Strong research, writing and editing skills
Attention to details and deadlines
Ability to act independently
Ability to engage diverse groups, individual donors, foundation representatives, artists and others who are important to MADRE’s mission
Commitment to women’s rights and knowledge of the human rights framework
Knowledge of and commitment to MADRE’s vision and programs
Familiarity with MADRE’s networks and funders
Ability to represent MADRE and communicate effectively and sensitively with funders
Database management skills and professional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage many distinct areas of work at once
Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines
Spanish helpful but not required

Start Date: Immediately

Location: New York, NY

Compensation and Benefits: Commensurate with experience

How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Executive Director Yifat Susskind at GWSearch@live.com. No phone calls please.

MADRE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information visit: www.madre.org

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