POSITION: GRANT WRITING COORDINATOR 

LOCATION: NEW YORK (BRONX), CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, OR WASHINGTON, D.C. (D.C. PREFERRED) 

REPORTS TO: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 

SUPERVISES: N/A 

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT 

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION 

LIFT is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower families to break the cycle of poverty. Founded in 1998, we have helped 100,000 low-income individuals achieve their goals. Today we connect hardworking parents and caregivers of young children to the people, tools and resources they need. LIFT operates in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., communities with some of the highest rates of concentrated poverty. We help families build the personal well-being, social connections and financial strength to secure basic needs and achieve long-term goals and aspirations, like a safe home, living wages or a better education. To learn more, visit www.whywelift.org. 

LIFT is at an exciting moment in its organizational trajectory. Having recently launched a new four-year strategic plan, we are expanding our team. We are looking for entrepreneurial, results-driven, relationship builders who are committed to LIFT’s mission and values. 

*During the COVID-19 crisis, LIFT has temporarily transitioned to working and providing services remotely and is committed to the safety of its staff, coaches, and members. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

LIFT is seeking a Grant Writing Coordinator who will manage the drafting, editing and submission of the organization’s proposals and reports in partnership with the Development team. Reporting to the Development Director, the Grant Writing Coordinator will provide exceptional customer service to the fundraising team by writing compelling proposals and reports that reflect the best of LIFT’s impact. The Grant Writing Coordinator will oversee grant activities for LIFT’s four regions – New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC; but may also be called upon to support National grants at times.