Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 19 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention, career access services, and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of more than 200 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and Jewish Community Councils provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Grants Associate supports the Grant Development team in maintaining, diversifying, and pursuing funding resources, including foundation and government grants. This role is responsible for researching and identifying new funding opportunities; drafting compelling proposals, reports, and program overviews in collaboration with senior grants staff to help secure and sustain funding for Met Council’s programs. The Grants Associate also maintains grant calendars, tracks reporting requirements and submission deadlines.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Grants and Resource Development, works closely with the Director of Government Grants, and collaborates with members of the grants team, development team, finance department, and program departments as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting and proofing well-written letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and funding applications, in conjunction with the grants team, with strict adherence to content requirements and deadlines.
• Research and identify potential government, foundation, and other grant opportunities aligned with Met Council’s mission, programs, and goals, and summarize for review and decision-making by senior grants staff.
• Monitor government and foundation websites regularly for any upcoming RFP/RFQ/RFA releases, guidelines, etc. and summarize recently released RFPs with all relevant details necessary to support internal assessment of eligibility and fit.
• Create basic visuals (charts, tables, infographics) to enhance written proposals, reports, and other communications.
• Gather pertinent information from program, finance, data, and other relevant staff for grant applications, reports, and program overviews.
• Liaise with government agencies and foundation professionals as appropriate and under the guidance of senior grants staff.
• Maintain and update account and opportunity records in our data management system (Salesforce).
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

• Must have a passion for serving the needy consistent with the mission of Met Council.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate goals, objectives and progress in written reporting.
• Familiarity with prospect research, proposal budgets and financial reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with individuals and operate with a high degree of professionalism.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with ability to manage, prioritize and follow-through on multiple tasks.
• Accountability and dependability.
• Ethical handling of information.

Skill and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• 2-3 years’ experience in grants, development, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and data visualization and analytical tools.

Compensation: $60,000 - $68,000 per year.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.