Arc Herkimer
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Position: Grant Writer & Fund Raising Associate Reports to: Executive VP
Business Operations Location: Herkimer, NY About the Role
At Arc Herkimer, our mission is to empower people with disabilities and enrich lives throughout our community. We're seeking a passionate Grant Writer & Fund Raising Associate to help drive that mission forward by securing critical funding and building strong relationships with donors and community partners. You'll provide leadership, strategic planning and management for all phases of fund development and fund raising for Arc Herkimer programs and services. Responsibilities
Lead major gifts programs, annual appeals, and fundraising campaigns Research and identify grant opportunities that align with our mission Write persuasive proposals and engaging progress reports Plan both short- and long-term fundraising strategies Build and maintain strong donor and funder relationships Work with our Budget Control Manager to ensure financial accuracy Support capital campaigns and assist with fundraising events Ensure timely thank-you letters, reporting, and compliance Represent Arc Herkimer in the community and help share our story Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field required (Master's preferred). Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in fund development, with at least three (3) years of progressive management experience. Preferred: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Salary
Starting at $70,000 a year Full time; exempt Benefits
Tuition assistance Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more Employee discounts at local businesses VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover
accrual increases with longevity Sick bank Free counseling services Emergency fund assistance Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits Help us empower people with disabilities and enrich lives throughout our communityone grant, one campaign, one partnership at a time. Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment. Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.
Where Your Work Creates Lasting Impact
Position: Grant Writer & Fund Raising Associate Reports to: Executive VP
Business Operations Location: Herkimer, NY About the Role
At Arc Herkimer, our mission is to empower people with disabilities and enrich lives throughout our community. We're seeking a passionate Grant Writer & Fund Raising Associate to help drive that mission forward by securing critical funding and building strong relationships with donors and community partners. You'll provide leadership, strategic planning and management for all phases of fund development and fund raising for Arc Herkimer programs and services. Responsibilities
Lead major gifts programs, annual appeals, and fundraising campaigns Research and identify grant opportunities that align with our mission Write persuasive proposals and engaging progress reports Plan both short- and long-term fundraising strategies Build and maintain strong donor and funder relationships Work with our Budget Control Manager to ensure financial accuracy Support capital campaigns and assist with fundraising events Ensure timely thank-you letters, reporting, and compliance Represent Arc Herkimer in the community and help share our story Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field required (Master's preferred). Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in fund development, with at least three (3) years of progressive management experience. Preferred: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Salary
Starting at $70,000 a year Full time; exempt Benefits
Tuition assistance Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more Employee discounts at local businesses VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover
accrual increases with longevity Sick bank Free counseling services Emergency fund assistance Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits Help us empower people with disabilities and enrich lives throughout our communityone grant, one campaign, one partnership at a time. Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment. Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.