POSITION TITLE: Community Security Grant WriterREPORTS TO: Chief of Staff/Community Security Director/Chief Impact & Strategy OfficerSUPERVISION EXERCISED: NoneLOCATION: VariousPart Time/Contract (1099/I-9)ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford shares the Jewish values of repairing the world (tikkun olam), helping those less fortunate (tzedakah) and learning from the wisdom of our tradition (Torah). We work together to create a better life for Jews and their neighbors in need – in 30+ towns across Connecticut, in Israel, and around the world.PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford seeks a capable, effective Grant Writer with sophisticated communication and research skills to serve as a key capacity builder on the Community Security team. Responsibilities include proposal writing and reporting, specifically, but not limited to, the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NGSP)’s Federal, State, Municipal and private opportunities benefitting both the Jewish Federation and Greater Hartford’s Jewish institutions. Reports to the Chief of Staff and works closely with the Community Security Director and agency/synagogue staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Primary):- Draft and coordinate NGSP proposals and reports; modify templates based on requirements and agency needs.- Draft proposals, LOIs, reports and other materials for institutional and individual donors; tailor to donor interests.- Work with Chief of Staff and Community Security Initiative staff to develop customized proposals and reports for unrestricted and program-specific grants.- Maintain excellence in written and verbal communications; deliver superior customer service and relationship building.- Stay abreast of security needs, trends and issues.- Maintain research records in electronic and paper form.- Serve as data strategist for qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.- Uphold the Federation’s shared values, policies and procedures.QUALIFICATIONSSkills:- Excellent interpersonal and written presentation skills.- Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking.- Strong organizational/administrative skills; proven systems for collaboration and efficiency.- Analytical skills related to complex grant, foundation, and donor research.- Proficiency with online research tools (e.g., Lexis Nexis for Development Professionals, Wealth Engine, Morningstar Document Research, Foundation Directory Online) and other tools/publications.- Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and database management software.- Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information with excellent judgment.Work Experience:- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in grant writing and donor/prospect research in a nonprofit fundraising environment.- Preferred: experience writing and reporting Federal, State and Municipal grants.Education:- Bachelor’s Degree.Additional:- Description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.