Grant Writer and Coordinator

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Location:

Borough of Manhattan. C.C. Bargaining Unit:
No. This role involves a blend of research, writing, and project management to secure external funding for a variety of programs and services at BMCC’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD). This role sits within CEWD and works closely with department leadership, BMCC’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Institutional Advancement, as well as the Research Foundation of CUNY.

This is a key role in supporting the growth of BMCC’s CEWD.

• Prospect Research:
  Research and identify potential funding sources from federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundations; analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and guidelines to determine eligibility, competitiveness, and alignment with department goals.
• Proposal Development and Writing:
  Draft, write, edit compelling grant proposals, letters of interest, and other correspondence; collaborate with program leadership and key staff to gather information and craft proposals.
• Stakeholder and Funder Engagement:
  Cultivate strong internal relationships with CEWD staff and BMCC partners; manage external funder communications outside formal reports; schedule and coordinate site visits, presentations, and other ad‑hoc information requests.
• Pre‑submission Process:
  Maintain a grants calendar; coordinate timelines and completion of drafts, edits, forms, charts, letters of support, and signatures to ensure all documents comply with funder requirements before submission deadlines.
• Submission and Tracking:
  Manage the grant/contract proposal submission process via online portals; track status of all applications; communicate and manage subsequent requests from prospective funders.
• Stewardship and Reporting:
  Assist with post‑award tasks such as preparing interim and final progress/impact reports to funders; maintain positive relationships with donors/sponsors.
• Budgeting and Compliance:
  Review project proposal budgets; ensure they meet both funder and CUNY/RFCUNY requirements; prepare necessary administrative forms and supporting documentation.
• Documentation and Resources:
  Maintain comprehensive records; develop a resource library of templates and boilerplate language; stay current on funding policies, regulations, and philanthropic trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of grant‑writing and prospecting experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings.
• Experience writing grants for workforce development is highly preferred.
• Excellent persuasive writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Successful track record of securing grants from private foundations and government sources.
• Ability to liaise with funders, respond to queries, and cultivate productive, long‑term relationships.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to address multiple priorities simultaneously and maintain meticulous records.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize program data and metrics; create and justify project budgets and budget narratives.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, showing adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.

$85,000 - $95,000

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