Associate, Foundation and Institutional Relations

United Way of New York City•New York, NY

2d•$64,000 - $69,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation and Institutional Relations, the Associate, Foundation and Institutional Relations (Associate) plays an important role in supporting UWNYC’s institutional fundraising strategy, with a focus on foundation and institutional philanthropy. Working as part of the Resource Development team, the Associate will support a growing portfolio of funding opportunities across UWNYC’s areas of community impact, including food, health, justice, and education. The Associate will support prospect research, proposal and report development, funder stewardship, grants management, and cross-functional coordination. This role requires strong writing, research, organizational, relationship-building, and project management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of one year of experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or a related field is required.
Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and effectively coordinate information and deliverables from multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with donor databases and CRM systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Three to five of experience preferred.
Experience with Monday.com and Raisers Edge a plus!

Responsibilities

Conduct research on prospective foundation funders using research tools, databases, and publicly available information.
Support the identification and qualification of prospective funding opportunities aligned with UWNYC’s programs, priorities, and institutional fundraising strategy.
Support the management of the foundation prospect pipeline by maintaining accurate records of prospects, outreach, deadlines, cultivation activities, and next steps.
Prepare prospect research, funder profiles, and background materials to support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
In coordination with leadership from the Resource Development Team, support the development of grant proposals, concept notes, letters of inquiry, briefings, and other funding materials by conducting research, gathering information, drafting and editing content, and coordinating internal inputs.
Upload and submit proposals, reports, and required documents through various online portals.
Support tracking grant deadlines, deliverables, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities throughout the grant lifecycle.
Support the development and maintenance of funder stewardship materials, including updates, correspondence, presentations, and impact materials.
Research and prepare background materials, meeting documents, talking points, and presentations for meetings with funders.
Support the tracking of grant agreements, awards, payments, reporting requirements, and other grant-related documentation.
Coordinate meetings, prepare briefings, and provide administrative support to the Foundation and Institutional Relations team as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Resource Development team.