Job Title: Development Assistant
PVN ID: JJ-1807-002588
Category: Administrative Services
Location: JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Job Description

General Description

The National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) at John Jay College seeks a full-time Development Assistant to join its Strategic Initiatives team and support the organization's fundraising strategy; assist in the production of written materials, such as grants and government contracts; help maintain the National Network's development database; and facilitate communications with potential donors. Ideal applicants must have the ability to work under pressure while efficiently handling a wide variety of activities and tasks.

 The NNSC supports cities to implement and advance proven strategies that reduce violence and improve public safety, minimize arrest and incarceration, strengthen communities, and improve relationships between law enforcement and communities.

Position Description:

The Development Assistant will work closely with the Director of Strategic Initiatives to raise funds that support the work, mission and institutional fundraising goals of the NNSC. The primary role of this position is to help manage and expand the NNSC’s active portfolio of donors.

This position requires exceptional writing and project management skills, ability to learn quickly on the job, and strong interpersonal skills for working with funders and staff. The candidate should possess the ability to manage projects independently, set priorities, and take initiative as well as work as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare proposals, reports, letters, and budgets for funders in a timely and professional manner.
  • Communicate regularly with staff to identify funding needs and opportunities, and collaborate on grant reporting requirements.
  • Support the creation, preparation, and submission of government grant proposals (including assembling attachments, drafting sections, and coordinating with our Finance team as necessary)
  • Manage prospect research for institutional donors to support the NNSC’s wide array of funding needs and develop creative funder outreach strategies.
  • Assist in institutional funder cultivation and stewardship, including the scheduling of meetings, preparation of correspondence, and active participation in donor appreciation activities, site visits, and events.
  • Maintain an accurate grants calendar, tracking grant deliverables and timelines.
  • Work to ensure that grants and activities are properly entered in our Podio database.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

 

 

Other Duties

Other Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Strong writing skills with particular strength in writing about criminal justice, data, research, etc. and relaying information in a concise and persuasive manner.
  • Grant writing experience.
  • Ability to work independently as well as take the lead on successful team projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to interact successfully with program staff.
  • Strong research skills, preferably with experience researching foundation and corporate funders using tools like Foundation Directory Online and LinkedIn.
  • Ability to learn quickly on the job and synthesize complex themes in writing.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organization skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and perform under deadlines and changing schedules.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to initiate projects and ideas.
  • Tech savvy, proficiency with Microsoft applications and experience with CRM databases (Podio is a plus).
  • Energetic, positive and enthusiastic worker with a deep commitment to the goals of the organization.
  • Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Closing Date
Sep 10, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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