Part-time Grant Writer

The New York City Police Museum

The Grant Writer is responsible for the development and preparation of foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals; interim and final reports; and other correspondence related to grants and sponsorships directed to institutional funders of The New York City Police Museum.  In addition to the duties above, the Grant Writer will work with the Museum’s staff to research potential funding sources, and develop best prospects for a variety of programs and exhibitions.  The Grant Writer is a part time position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write and edit proposals, reports, and other correspondence for submission to foundation, corporate, and government funders.
• Research private, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with museum staff in fundraising efforts, including developing proposals and budgets with their input
• Maintain a portfolio of program and promotional materials that are used as attachments to proposals and grants
• Maintain internal deadline calendar for grants and proposals
• Assist in acknowledging/tracking grants and managing grant contracts.
• Participate in site visits with funders, and site visits in preparation for proposal drafting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years’ experience in development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial and creative thinking
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks
• Ability to communicate about several different programs simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
• Proven record of successful grants and proposals

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: No phone calls, please.  Submit resume and cover letter to:

The New York City Police Museum
Grant Writer Job Search
100 Old Slip

New York, NY 10005

 
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URL: http://www.nycpolicemuseum.org