Associate Director, Institutional Giving - Government Grants
Associate Director, Institutional Giving - Government Grants
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Associate Director Institutional Giving Government Grants
Job Description
Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Services (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Mental Health Services Older Adult Centers and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visit
Position: Associate Director Institutional Giving Government Grants
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Individual Giving and Operations
Hours:Full-time
Salary:$90000 - $100000
FLSA:Exempt
Location: On-site with the potential for some remote work.
PositionSummary:
Union Settlement seeks a detail-oriented and strategic Associate Director of Institutional Giving and Government Grants to lead our government funding portfolio. This role will focus on drafting submitting and managing all city state and federal contract proposals ensuring timely compliance and maintaining up-to-date records across various public sector portals. The Associate Director will also partner with program and finance teams to monitor deliverables track reporting requirements and support foundation and corporate fundraising strategies in collaboration with the broader institutional giving team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized development professional with deep knowledge of government grants and contracts excellent writing skills and a commitment to mission-driven work.
Responsibilities
Government Funding & Compliance (Primary Focus 80%)
- Lead the full lifecycle of government contract proposals including drafting submission and renewals for city state and federal opportunities.
- Collaborate with the COO to ensure compliance with all government regulations and contract terms including documentation performance metrics and budget tracking.
- In collaboration with the COO and the Executive Director of Business Operations Compliance & Regulatory Affairs maintain and update relevant web portals such as NYC PASSPort State Financial Systems and similar platforms.
- Partner with finance and program teams to submit all required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner including partnering with facilities and other departments on construction projects ensuring compliance with grant deliverables.
- Serve as the organizations internal expert on government grant processes staying current on evolving compliance requirements and regulations.
- Track contract deliverables reporting deadlines and payments in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Cross-Sector Institutional Giving (20%)
- Support the Associate Director of Institutional Giving (Foundations and Corporations) in drafting proposals for general institutional funding opportunities.
- Provide government-related data and insights for inclusion in foundation and corporate grants.
- Support the team in identifying aligned government and institutional funding opportunities that further programmatic goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree a plus.
- Proven track record of at least 5 years progressively responsible development experience with demonstrable results across multiple streams of funding.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles strategies and trends in the non-profit sector.
- Five plus years experience with donor databases Salesforce preferred.
- Experience in establishing and institutionalizing donor database best practices.
- Passion for the organizations mission and genuine commitment to its values. Familiarity with social service programs and a strong desire to help improve the lives of the residents in East Harlem.
- Exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced challenging constantly changing environment. .
- Overall flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A dedicated work ethic diligence and readiness to be a hands-on team member helping foster a collaborative and goal driven environment.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite experience is essential.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Preference for advanced skills in Excel data analysis and creating data visualizations.
- Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally
CO RE CO MPETENC IE S
- Leading Others:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
- Facilitating Change:Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
- Managing Performance:Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocuments performance highlights and concerns
- Applying and Developing Expertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
- Communicating and Collaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteam accountable to the same standard
Union SettlementsDiversityEquity &InclusionCommitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identityorexpressionveteranstatusoranyotherstatusprotectedunderfederalstateorlocallaw.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
