Job Title: Grants Director
Supervisor: Chief of Strategic Philanthropy
Job Status: Full Time/ Exempt
Job Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid schedule 3-4 days in the office (Midtown Manhattan) and 1-2 days at home
Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000, annually
About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest longest-running act of loving care, Encore’s mission
is to improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through
a robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure older adults are
able to age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most
respected and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York
City. Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older
New Yorkers, but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do
not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its
number one resource.
About Position: Encore Community Services is seeking an experienced, skilled, and passionate Grants
Director with excellent writing skills to join our fast-paced team. The candidate must be committed to
helping achieve rapid year-over-year growth. The Grants Director in partnership with the Chief of
Strategic Philanthropy will primarily lead the grant process including grants prospecting, writing, and
where appropriate assist in other departmental fundraising activities as needed. This role reports to
the Chief of Strategic Philanthropy.
Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with
Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous
paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer
Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.
Job Responsibilities:
Identify, research and pursue prospective funding opportunities;
Write, develop and prepare foundation, corporation, and government grant proposals and
reports for general operating, program, reserve, and endowment funds;
In conjunction with the Chief of Strategic Philanthropy and Executive Team, create strategies
and concepts for each grant funding opportunity;
Manage the annual grants/reports calendar to ensure smooth, timely workflow and meet all
deadlines;
Help develop, and then maintain records for, annual grant income actuals vs. projections;
Assist in the development and assembly of all relevant component materials, including grant
budgets, and ensure that each submission complies with the proposal parameters and detailed
requirements of each funder;
Help steward and acknowledge all grantors/potential grantors;
Collaborate across departments to gather and include relevant information and data into each
proposal or report;
Track grants and grantors in the database system thoroughly and in a timely manner.
General Organizational Responsibilities:
Actively participate in Encore’s day-to-day culture by spending time in at the Older Adult Center
and other programmatic locations;
Partake in inter-departmental team meetings;