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Grant Writer
Utica, NY
Posted Jul 9, 2025
- Position Status:
- Full Time
- Starting Pay Rate:
- $33.19 - $35.71 ($60,405.80 - 65,000 a year)
- Travel Required:
- Minimal
- Purpose:
The Grant Writer is responsible for seeking opportunities in line with agency mission, researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals and responses to RFPs to secure funding for RCIL’s programs, services, and strategic initiatives to foundations, governmental funding sources and private corporations.
RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.
RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Job Duties
- Identify and research federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities that align with RCIL’s mission, values, and programs. Provide summaries of grants opportunities to Leadership for consideration.
- Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and eligibility requirements to determine fit and strategic value. Provide summaries of RFPs to Leadership for consideration.
- Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar to track application deadlines, renewal schedules, reporting obligations, and outcomes.
- Write clear, compelling, and customized grant proposals and applications, including narratives, logic models, budgets, and supplemental materials.
- Collaborate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather data and information required for each application.
- Track grant outcomes, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure compliance and successful implementation of awarded projects.
- Identify existing institutional and community resources applicable to project in development and link to funding opportunities and potential partnerships.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely interim and final reports to funders in coordination with program and finance teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 3 years prior successful grant writing and program development experience including coordinating development teams, researching funding sources, interpreting requests for proposals, and funding guidelines.
- Exceptional written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify, evaluate, and align funding opportunities.
- Knowledge of grant proposal structures, logic models, and budgeting principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and grant management tools or platforms.
- Familiarity with disability rights, Independent Living Philosophy, and related legislation (e.g., ADA, IDEA, Olmstead Decision). Knowledge of nonprofit program design, impact measurement, and outcome-based evaluation.
Education and Experience
- Advance degree preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred fields include English, Communication, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or a related field. Proof of degree required.
Benefits
- PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity) Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays
- Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available
- Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year
- 401K with up to 10% employer investment
- Heavily subsidized health insurance with co-pays Vision and Dental insurance.
- Monthly contribution towards dependent care (to offset childcare costs)
- Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection (LifeLock)
- Free covered parking
- Additional benefits available