Grant Writer & Communications Associate, Foundations & Strategic Partnerships

Major Responsibilities

• Write letters, proposals, reports and other communications to facilitate all phases of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity foundations; all material will be individually customized to meet each foundation’s specific interests.
• Prepare remarks, talking points, and speeches for meetings and events.
• Prepare general project descriptions and project “sampler menus”.
• Work closely with fundraising and planning colleagues to gather required information, ask the right questions, and synthesize complex information to clearly articulate UJA’s strategy and opportunities for partnership.
• Design material so that it is visually compelling.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Strong writing skills
• 3-5 years of fundraising-related writing experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work seamlessly with others in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to see the full picture and determine what information needs to be shared to achieve a desired outcome
• Ability to organize and write both formal proposals and informal communications
• Ability to review and analyze a program budget
• Ability to work well under pressure, and flexibility to shift gears and juggle assignments
• Familiarity with the nonprofit field and organizational life
• Familiarity with Jewish life and Israel
• Commitment to the mission of UJA-Federation, and strong desire to use talents and skills to advance that mission
• Able to communicate tactfully and clearly
• A good graphic sensibility and the ability to use Microsoft Office products to enhance the appearance of proposals and other documents
• A Bachelor of Arts is a must; more education and life experience is a plus

Pay

Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.