The Foundling partners with our neighbors across New York and Puerto Rico as they work to create transformational change in their own lives. The Foundling’s Development & Communications team empowers others to support this lifechanging work, and to uplift the stories and voices of the people we serve to enact change that will benefit our shared community.

The Foundling is looking for an entrepreneurial and exceptionally organized Associate Director, Institutional Giving to join our Development & Communications team. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Associate Director is a new position that will work to expand The Foundling’s active portfolio of institutional funders, including private foundations and city, state, and federal government entities; and strengthen relationships with existing partners and institutional funders.

The Associate Director will be an experienced grant writer and project manager with a strong background in identifying and cultivating prospective donors. The Associate Director will be able to work collaboratively with senior managers across divisions to make decisions on program service priorities in the agency. This position requires a minimum of three years grant writing experience and two years of experience managing complex projects and developing/implementing fundraising strategies. Successful candidates will also have exceptional writing and organizational skills, ability to learn quickly on the job, and strong interpersonal skills for working with the government sector and private funders and administrative and program staff. The candidate should possess the ability to manage projects independently, set priorities, take initiative as well as work as part of a cohesive senior level team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of applications, renewals, and reports for grants, ensuring that deliverables are aligned with funder requirements and tailored to funder priorities, and that materials reflect The Foundling’s mission, values, and voice in a compelling way.
• Partner with the Director and Vice President to set annual revenue goals, create and implement fundraising plans and strategies, and measure and report on progress.
• Partner with leadership to expand The Foundling’s institutional funding revenue, including by identifying new opportunities and new potential partners, and strategizing how to engage them.
• Communicate regularly and build strong relationships with program leadership to identify funding needs and opportunities and collaborate on grant reporting requirements.
• Work closely with senior leadership and consultants to cultivate and strengthen opportunities for government funding.
• Actively participate in meetings related to new initiatives, program development and service expansion.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least three years grant writing experience including demonstrated experience preparing successful six-figure grant proposals for nonprofits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to interact successfully with program staff.
• Ability to learn quickly on the job and synthesize complex themes in writing.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated and able to initiate projects and ideas.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to set priorities and perform under deadlines and changing schedules.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet platforms, and database experience required.
• Experience fundraising in for social services or education nonprofits strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT a plus.
• Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic worker with a deep commitment to the goals of the organization.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is you expected salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Development in non-profit: 4 years (Preferred)
• Grant writing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person