WHAT WE DO

Comic Relief US (CRUS) is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Through the power of entertainment we drive awareness and amplify the voices of the most under-resourced communities. Click here to learn more about Comic Relief US and meet the team.


LOCATION

Candidates should be based in the NY metro area as this position requires you to commute 2-3 times per week to the New York City office.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Private Partnerships, and working in close collaboration with the VP of Grants, and SVP of Development, the Grantwriter will design, develop, and submit concepts, proposals, and reports for institutional and private funders. The Grantwriter will participate in the product/program design and strategy development process, as well as prospect development, and be responsible for writing narrative sections and editing narrative drafts, particularly those that require awareness of subject area trends and issues.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Collaborate with team to identify fundable opportunities within the Comic Relief social impact strategy;

  • Align fundable work with prospects to identify best fit and positioning

  • Communicate information of a highly complex nature in a clear, precise, and compelling way;

  • Convey technical information in a clear and accessible manner to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences;

  • Proof, standardize, and edit proposal sections written by others to ensure they reflect the language of the proposal;

  • Review and provide feedback on proposal narratives and documents;

  • Research appropriate information to resolve questions and develop case;

  • Create, update, and maintain templates, boilerplate information and online resources that support proposal development and submission processes;

  • Collaborate on research and identification of prospects and grant-making organizations, analyzing them to identify likely funding sources;

  • Research deadlines, draft grant requests and submit reports for approval;

  • Develop and maintain mechanisms to coordinate and track ongoing funding opportunities as well as grant compliance and reporting. 


ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)

  • A minimum of two years experience in grant writing;

  • Strong knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process;

  • Multitasking, organizational and time management skills

  • Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.

  • Demonstrated superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills;

  • Demonstrated commitment to poverty alleviation and social justice through lived and/or work experience, educational background, and volunteer experience (essential).

  • Experience addressing the needs of children, advancing equity and justice for historically underserved communities (preferred).

  • Passionate about and committed to social change and learning from and with nonprofit partners, in alignment with CRUS’ mission, vision and values.

  • Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources,  along with a willingness and ability to quickly synthesize complex information into accessible and actionable formats;

  • Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner;

  • Experience in successful management of multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines;

  • Experience in developing, writing and submitting successful grant applications;

  • Highly motivated and excellent organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines, and competing priorities 

  • Experience in working both independently and as part of a team, exercising a high degree of initiative;

  • Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity;

  • Strong problem-solver; ability to navigate various viewpoints to develop consensus.


OUR VALUES

Our values reflect what is important to us at CRUS and serve as the foundation of who we are as an organization. The core value below is best illustrated by actions and attitudes that each CRUS team member practices. They define what working at CRUS means and what our teams embody through their time here.

  1. Innovative

  2. Collaborative

  3. Inclusive

  4. Respectful

  5. Impact-Driven


OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Generous health insurance options

  • 403(b) Retirement savings

  • Commuter benefits program

  • 25 paid time Off

  • 12 paid holidays

  • Summer Fridays

  • Office snacks


THE PAY

CRUS offers competitive compensation. The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $80,000 - $90,000. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: abilities, skills, work experience, knowledge, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.


JOIN US!

Comic Relief US values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of underrepresented backgrounds including race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.


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