Development Officer

NEW YORK EDGE, INC•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Officer, Grants and Donor Communications plays a critical role in securing and stewarding institutional funding in support of New York Edge’s mission. This position is responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing and submission of letters of inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, reports (in partnership with curriculum and program teams), and related correspondence to foundations, corporations, and government funders. The Development Officer will also support the drafting of materials for individual donors. The Development Officer, Grants and Donor Communications works closely with colleagues across Advancement, Programs, Curriculum & Instruction, Evaluation, and Finance to gather data, develop compelling narratives, and ensure accurate, timely submissions. The role also provides writing and editing support as needed for government contracts, reports and related materials, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in grant writing in a nonprofit setting
Proven ability to write clear, persuasive proposals and reports
Strong research, organizational, and time-management skills
Experience collaborating across departments to gather data and content
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong project management and follow-through
Comfort working with programmatic and financial data
Ability to translate complex program information into compelling narratives
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with government funding and public contracts
Knowledge of youth development, education, or after-school programming
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM/database systems

Responsibilities

Draft, and submit high-quality letters of inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, concept papers, and renewal requests to institutional funders
Prepare interim and final grant reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with funder requirements
Draft additional written correspondence for funders, including updates, acknowledgements, and stewardship communications
Support individual giving efforts by drafting and/or editing materials for various individual giving campaigns as needed.
Provide writing, editing, and content support for government contracts and reports as needed
Provide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support, including researching corporate giving priorities and crafting sponsorship packages.
Research and identify new foundation, corporate, and public funding prospects aligned with New York Edge’s programs and strategic priorities
Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and support long-term cultivation strategies
Maintain and manage a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and deliverables
Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines, compliance standards, and internal review processes
Gather and maintain student impact stories, program highlights, and site-based outcomes
Compile quotes and testimonials from students, families, site staff, and school leadership
Maintain organized records of submissions, reports, and funder communications in Salesforce and Google workspace
Support institutional giving strategy and other Advancement projects as assigned