About Room to Grow
Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision that one day all parents will have the resources they need to unlock their families’ potential and become champions for babies and their community. Its mission is to offer structured parent support, material goods, and community connections to support parents as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start. Room to Grow was founded in New York in 1998 and expanded to Boston in 2005, currently partnering with over 1,500 families with an annual budget of $8.5M and a team of 50+ passionate and dedicated staff members.
Room to Grow uses a two-generation, preventative, and strengths-based approach to engage families. Through its unique program, parents and caregivers partner with program staff to develop strategies to support their child's development, select the material items that their child needs, and connect with community resources that can expand their support network. Room to Grow program staff work alongside parents and caregivers as they build upon their existing skill sets and parenting styles and promote the well-being of their children and family.
As an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented organization, Room to Grow is in an exciting period of development as it continues to expand its reach and impact in Boston, New York and Chicago.
Position Summary
Room to Grow is seeking a Grant Writer to join the External Engagement department, which leads the organization’s fundraising, marketing and communications, and inventory procurement. As we expand our reach in the coming years, securing funding from private and corporate foundations becomes increasingly vital. The Grant Writer will play a crucial role in crafting compelling grant proposals to support our work, identifying funding opportunities, and cultivating relationships with foundation partners.
The Grant Writer will report directly to the Institutional Giving Manager and will collaborate closely with all members of the team including our program staff and leadership team. Working with others in the External Engagement Department, they will participate in foundation fundraising efforts that are integrated into our overall fundraising strategy and aligned with our organizational goals and priorities. Together, our team aims to expand our network of foundation partners, strengthen existing relationships, and maximize support for our programs and initiatives.
A successful candidate for the Grant Writer position will possess strong research and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling grant proposals and reports. They will ideally also have a track record of cultivating and stewarding relationships with foundation partners. Additionally, they will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in-person at one of our Room to Grow locations in New York, NY or Boston, MA.
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications and Experience
Core Competencies
Mission and Culture Alignment - Allows a candidate to thrive at Room to Grow and to be highly motivated by the organization’s work and mission. A successful candidate:
Fundraising and External Engagement - Allows a candidate to achieve fundraising goals as well as serve as an effective ambassador and thought leader for Room to Grow, establishing deep relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders. A successful candidate:
Communication - Allows a candidate to represent the organization across a range of internal and external stakeholders and share written and verbal information in a clear and compelling manner. A successful candidate:
Relationship Building - Enables a candidate to build deep relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including Room to Grow community members. A successful candidate:
Strategic Thinking - Allows a candidate to synthesize information and extract key findings and trends in order to develop, communicate, and execute strategy. A successful candidate:
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to share any required accommodations with elise.spector@roomtogrow.org, who will treat your requests as confidentially as possible.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We view differences between individuals (e.g., race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset. We celebrate what makes us unique and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We are focused on fostering a culture of empowerment in an effort to better understand and serve the multifaceted cultures and identities of all of those within the Room to Grow community. At Room to Grow, our DEI efforts focus on uplifting the experiences and perspectives of underrepresented groups and doing the work that draws out the best in all of us.
About Room to Grow
Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision that one day all parents will have the resources they need to unlock their families’ potential and become champions for babies and their community. Its…
Room to Grow offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Salary and benefits will be competitive for our field and commensurate with experience. Room to Grow is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Room to Grow offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Submit your application via Room to Grow’s career portal.
Submit your application via Room to Grow’s career portal.