Grant Contractor

Grant Contractor Summary:

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) is seeking to engage a contract Grant Researcher. The contractor will identify potential funding opportunities, develop proposals, and support the NYG&B in securing and managing grants.

Key Deliverables:

• Identify at least 10 new grant funding opportunities per month aligned with the NYG&B’s mission and existing fundraising strategy.
• Review, edit, and finalize each document for submission on a timely basis.
• Write, submit, and manage grant proposals, including the maintenance of a grants calendar for the organization.
• Submit at least two proposals or funding reports per week
• Maintain and expand the data management of government and private funders in NeonCRM and on Trello.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of grant writing and management experience with demonstrable successes.
• Highly organized and experienced in building and managing systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to adapt writing styles to meet specific funder needs

Compensation:

• Contracted rate of $50 per hour.
• Minimum of 25 hours per month, maximum of 50 hours per month.

Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to development@nygbs.org.

For more information about the NYG&B, please visit our website at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/about.