The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a leader in the field of community-based alternatives to incarceration. Through innovative and pioneering services as well as the research, public advocacy and training of its Justice Strategies division, CCA fosters individual transformation and reduced reliance on incarceration, and advocates for more responsive juvenile and criminal justice policies.
We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starting Director of Resource Development who is able to work well in a collaborative environment to develop, write, and edit compelling proposals, managing the grant process from start to submission; research, cultivate and maintain public and private funding opportunities consistent with our agency mission and services; advance and maintain relationships with funders and community partners; and identify and capitalize on emerging needs and funding trends.
Primary responsibilities include researching and writing proposals, preparing and coordinating grant applications and proposals for public and private funding sources, providing leadership, coordination and technical assistance with management, fiscal and program staff in the development of proposals and applications, reports, and supporting materials to assist in fund development and communicating CCA's mission.
Qualifications: Master's Degree in public policy, sociology, or related field, with knowledge of criminal and/or juvenile justice system preferred. Four years experience with a non profit organization or in a position involving substantial writing and research work. Proven track record of writing proposals for five and six figure gifts and be well versed in local, state, national and foundation grant writing applications.
Must have highly developed interpersonal, writing, research and computer skills with the ability to positively and constructively partner with stakeholders and administrators to complete grant writing activities, work independently, take initiative, manage multiple concurrent projects, persistence, organization and the flexibility to work extra hours to meet deadlines.
Please send cover letter indicating position applying for, salary history and resume to:
Center for Community Alternatives
25 Chapel Street , 7th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
fax: (718) 858-9670
CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer