About The Community Builders

We envision a world with vibrant, safe and inclusive neighborhoods in which all people live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams. The Community Builders’ mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. Our mission-driven businesses work with partners to develop, finance, and operate residential communities, neighborhood amenities, and opportunity programs for families, seniors, and adults with disabilities. Since 1964, we have advanced housing equity through award-winning affordable and mixed-income communities and our pioneering Community Life model for resident success. Today, our ownership and management portfolio includes over 14,000 apartment homes. Anchored by offices in Boston, Chicago, Columbus, New York, and Washington D.C., we operate across 15 states.

About the Position

The Grant Writer will assist in obtaining philanthropic funding and investments to sustain and grow Community Life and resident-centered projects. An essential component of this role will be writing, reviewing, and researching public (federal, state, city) grant proposals for TCB’s national portfolio. The Grant Writer will also assist day-to-day department operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Institutional Giving Coordinators and Senior Director of Fund Development in daily tasks related to donor research, strategy, identification, cultivation and stewardship at national and regional levels to sustain and grow Community Life resident success programs and other resident-centered projects and investments.
• Write, research and edit high-quality narrative for grant applications from public sources
• Supporting the Fund Development resource library and other processes, systems, tools and materials grant proposal development and department reporting.
• Efficient use of development tools, systems and outside resources to provide and gather information as needed from regional teams and corporate departments for grant proposals.
• Timely and accurate donor database entry and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• A discipline record of writing on a deadline with clarity and accuracy
• An ability to listen and be open to new information and ideas
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and be self-directed
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain positive internal and external working relationships
• High energy and passion for The Community Builders mission

Education & Experience

• At least three - five years of relevant experience
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience with Blackbaud Etapestry software is a plus
• Ability to engage with residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders at the local, regional, state, and national levels to obtain information and support fund development strategies and activities.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.