Manager, Institutional Philanthropy

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC • New York, NY

3d • $66,300 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Institutional Philanthropy works closely with the Associate Director of Philanthropy and broader Philanthropy team to support ACC’s institutional fundraising efforts, including foundation, corporate, and government giving. This role manages grant activity, including proposal development, reporting, deadline tracking, and funder stewardship, while supporting broader institutional fundraising and engagement efforts in support of ACC’s mission to end animal homelessness in New York City.
The Manager, Institutional Philanthropy works collaboratively across the organization to support institutional fundraising activities, coordinate funder engagement opportunities, and help maintain accurate grant records, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, institutional giving, or grant management required.
• Experience managing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants, including proposal writing, reporting, and deadline tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing grant proposals, donor correspondence, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and fundraising activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong working relationships with staff, funders, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with donor databases and fundraising platforms such as Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred.
• Experience with prospect research, institutional fundraising, corporate partnerships, or donor stewardship activities preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in animal welfare and commitment to ACC’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Identify, write, and submit grant proposals and budgets, in collaboration with ACC program staff.
• Prepare grant proposals, letters of inquiry, annual and semi-annual reports, and strategic communications for foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Manage and maintain ACC’s grant calendar including tracking deadlines, correspondence, and the receipt of gifts and pledges.
• Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and government donors to support ACC’s mission to end animal homelessness in New York City.
• Support institutional funder stewardship and engagement activities, including recognition, reporting, meetings, tours, and programmatic updates.
• Support corporate partnership and engagement efforts, including sponsorships, volunteer initiatives, matching gift programs, special events, and other fundraising activities.
• Ensure all necessary records, files, reports, and databases pertinent to grant activities remain up to date and accurate in collaboration with ACC’s Philanthropy Operations staff.
• Work closely with ACC's program and Finance staff to manage grant-supported programs, including progress and achievements, budget components, and compliance with all grant requirements.
• Conduct ongoing prospect research to support institutional fundraising efforts and project-based funding opportunities.
• Support institutional donor engagement efforts, including coordinating tours, calls, meetings, and updates related to ACC programs and initiatives.
• Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Philanthropy.

Benefits

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
• Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees.
• 401K and Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
• Periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level