New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, health and wellness, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shaping their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as a trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is one of only two community development organizations in Philadelphia chartered members of the NeighborWorks America network. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.
Function
The Grants Manager at New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) plays a pivotal role in securing and managing grants to support the organization’s mission of sustainable community development. Key functions include researching funding opportunities, developing and submitting grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing deadlines, and fostering positive relationships with funders. The Grants Manager collaborates with program staff, maintains records, and contributes to the overall success of NKCDC’s initiatives by facilitating effective grant acquisition, implementation, and reporting.
Reports to
Vice President
Direct Report/Supervises
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Responsibilities
- Grants Management:
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- Support program staff in managing grant and contract deadlines, as well as tracking and submitting grantee results.
- Grant and Contract Writing:
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- Collaborate with staff to research, write, and edit grant proposals and reports.
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- Assist with donor/ funder prospect research and stewardship.
- Manage Reporting:
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- Track and manage deliverables of grants, providing information and reports in compliance with funder requirements.
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- Assist Program Managers in developing and tracking inputs, outputs and outcomes.
- Support Financial Reporting:
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- Assist Program Managers and Finance with financial reporting requirements.
Qualifications
- 3+ Years of Grant management and/or fundraising, including grant writing
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Microsoft Suites.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accountability.
- Knowledge of grant regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to take direction and work collaboratively in a team.
- Relationship management skills.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be $72,738.50/yr. with a full-time schedule, 35 hours per week. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. Excellent benefits include an HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position is available for (1) work from home day. Work hours are from 9am-5pm. This position will be on-site at our central office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Application process
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@nkcdc.org, with “[YOUR NAME] Job Title” in the subject line. Applications received by October 18, 2024, will be given full consideration. All candidate resumes are considered and kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally depending on the volume of inquiries.
Hiring process
Our hiring process includes a 20–30-minute interview with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager, and finally an hour-long “panel” interview with 3-6 staff members. Reference checks are conducted after the final interview.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NKCDC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion, language, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical ability. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized.