Development Writer
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks justice for low income New Yorkers. For almost 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustice and helped clients meet basic needs for housing, health care, personal safety, income and economic security. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, with deep roots in all of the communities we serve. Our neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs help more than 80,000 New Yorkers annually.
POSITION OVERVIEW
LSNYC seeks an experienced writer to work in our growing Development Department. The Development Writer will support a range of fundraising activities, assuming responsibility for producing content for foundation and government applications and reports, annual appeal letters, donor emails, newsletters, and annual reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing and writing grant proposals and reports to foundations and other funders
• Working closely with program staff to help develop and transform ideas into successful proposals
• Researching and developing funding prospects, including foundations, corporations, individuals, law firms, and other potential sources of funding
• Maintaining calendars of grant progress, due dates, and reports, and ensuring timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals and reports
• Analyzing, organizing and presenting data to effectively illustrate the scope and impact of LSNYC’s work
• Maintaining records in Raiser’s Edge to insure that all information recorded is accurate and up- to-date
• Working with program staff to create letters for the annual appeal
• Developing and writing the annual report and providing writing support for other development- related efforts and initiatives
• Supporting and participating in fundraising strategy and setting annual fundraising goals
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree desirable
• 3-5 years of professional writing experience – grant writing experience and private foundation knowledge preferred; strong copy editing and proofreading ability required
• Excellent analytical and verbal communication skills
• Strong research skills. Experience using Foundation Directory Online desirable
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Fundraising database experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office applications
Please send a resume and cover letter to: development@ls-nyc.org with “Development Writer” in the subject line.
Salary and benefits are determined by the LSNYC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Job #41_2016; Posted: 2/10/16