Employment

The New Press is currently seeking a Grants Manager.

 

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Grants Manager

 

Job Summary: As the day-to-day operational lead for institutional fundraising, the Grants Manager manages The New Press-wide grants efforts and supports the Chief Development Officer and other members of senior leadership in securing support from foundations to meet the organization’s philanthropic goals and operating needs.

Responsibilities

  • Strategize with senior leadership members and relevant board members on an ongoing basis to identify and cultivate major foundation prospects.
  • Manage, help execute and accurately track The New Press’s foundation fundraising plan in support of the organization’s $2.2m contributed foundation revenue goal.
  • Prepare prep memos and other materials for meetings with foundation representatives.
  • Draft and coordinate foundation proposals, in conjunction with other members of the fundraising team and editorial staff, for general operating support as well as programmatic support and support for specific book projects.
  • Report on all foundation grants in a thorough and timely fashion, including both narrative and financial components.
  • Work closely with The New Press finance team on grant budgeting, financial reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Maintain relationships with multiple high-level internal stakeholders.
  • Identify, research, and cultivate new and lapsed foundation donors for unrestricted and restricted support, as required.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively manage a high volume of complex projects, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Proven track record with fundraising techniques and strategies for soliciting grants from private and family foundations, including pitch-crafting, proposal writing, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • An ability to move nuanced, high-context projects forward effectively.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with prospective research techniques.
  • Experience with budget development and monitoring finances with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to hold confidential information concerning the organization’s strategic, philanthropic, and financial goals and priorities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, diplomacy, discretion, attention to detail, pro-activeness, and a high energy level.
  • CFRE Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position (three days in the office). Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000, with a generous benefits package.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to careers@thenewpress.com. Please put your name and reference the title of the position in the subject line. Submissions without thoughtful cover letters will not be considered.

EEO Statement

The New Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The New Press is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The New Press will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, religion, creed, sexual orientation, disability, Union activity, marital and/or parental status, citizenship, national origin or alienage, ancestry, genetic information, size, age, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The New Press is affiliated with the Technical, Office and Professional (TOP) Union, Local 2110 UAW, AFL-CIO. This position is not covered in the bargaining unit.