Description
Treatment Action Group (TAG) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and organized Grant Officer to support grant and fundraising efforts. This position will report to TAG’s Chief Operating Officer. This is a full-time, salaried role.
The Grant Officer will create and manage grant initiatives and systems to support TAG in leveraging 34 years of leadership in research and policy advocacy to end the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). To this end, TAG is seeking a grant professional with a background in domestic and global public health research, practice, and advocacy, focused on maintaining and expanding TAG’s current portfolio of grants, adding new grants as needed. The Grant Officer will maintain current grant and donor systems and processes, coordinate funder reporting and logistical management, and provide research and data support to inform TAG’s grant efforts. The role requires a strong work ethic, good judgment, self-direction, and the ability to work collaboratively. Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
About TAG
Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent, activist, and community-based research and policy think tank committed to racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equity; social justice; and liberation, fighting to end HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). At TAG, we strive to reflect in our organizational composition and operations the values, principles, and rights for which we advocate externally. This includes a commitment to equity and justice, as well as valuing diversity of experience, in our employment practices. We encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color; women; transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people; and people with disabilities to apply.
Requirements
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
Grants
Lead all grant-related efforts for TAG;
Work with TAG staff to take lead on grant writing;
Maintain grant systems and file storage, and ensure all files are up-to-date;
Ensure grant reporting is calendarized, planned, and implemented in a timely manner;
Conduct research on potential grant prospects;
Use funder portals for regular submissions and reports;
Create and update catalog of program information for future grant proposals; and
Provide support as needed and requested by the COO, Executive Director, and program and policy directors.
Fundraising
Handle data entry and gift and grant acknowledgments in coordination with TAG administrative staff and the finance director;
Use and maintain customer relationship management (CRM) system (currently Salsa CRM), including donor queries, data clean-up, and donor analysis;
Research donor data and donor prospects including giving history and capacity analysis; and
Provide support for regular giving campaigns and fundraising events.
Communications
Support TAG’s grant communications, including social media and digital campaigns as needed; and
Lead meeting/call coordination for grants and fundraising.
Background, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
A minimum of two years of professional experience in a nonprofit development/ fundraising/ grants team setting;
Strong preference for grant writing experience focused on HIV, TB, HCV and/or domestic and global public health causes;
Excellent research, oral communication, and writing skills, with relevant grant writing experience prioritized;
Basic Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills;
Experience using a donor CRM system;
Superb organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through;
Robust project management skills and ability to balance competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving, dynamic work environment;
Strong interpersonal and networking skills; friendly rapport with the ability to communicate effectively in a collegial manner and maintain relationships;
Sound judgment and problem-solving capacity;
Self-starter who can work independently and proactively in periods of limited supervision;
Receptivity to feedback;
Curiosity and willingness to learn about new, technical subject matters without becoming intimidated;
Demonstrated experience or commitment to working in a multicultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic and national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical ability is an important institutional value; and
Enthusiasm for TAG’s mission is a must; familiarity with advocacy, health, policy making, or lived experience with the conditions on which TAG works is a plus.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this full-time role will range from $75,000 to $85,000, depending on experience.
TAG offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
Generous paid time off, beginning with four weeks of vacation, plus paid sick leave and holidays
Paid Family Leave (PFL)
A TAG-provided laptop and necessary work tools
Ability to contribute pre-tax commuter benefits
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
TAG-issued mobile phone or a monthly stipend for those using their own device
Employer-paid life insurance
An annual Freeze Week
A sponsored 403(b) retirement plan
Hybrid work flexibility
Robust professional development opportunities, including conference participation
Access to mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A flexible, supportive, and mission-driven work environment
TAG is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Location and Hours
This is an exempt position, with 40 hours per week expected generally within TAG’s office hours (generally 10 am-6 pm ET). Work on evenings and weekends may occur. While there is a strong preference for a candidate located in the NYC-metro region, remote applicants with strong skills alignment may be considered.
While TAG is open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. who can work within TAG’s office hours and travel to New York City for team planning and special events, candidates based in the New York City area are preferred. TAG does not have the capacity to provide visa support. Only candidates with existing authorization to work in the U.S. will be eligible.
How to Apply
Please send a one-page cover letter, current CV/résumé (2-page maximum), a writing sample (maximum of 5 pages; a sample grant report or proposal preferred), to jobs@treatmentactiongroup.org, with “Grant Officer” as the subject line. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Please, no recruiters or phone calls.
Treatment Action Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, personal appearance, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable law. People of color; women; transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people; veterans; and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
