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About the Role

The Institutional Giving Coordinator is an essential part of the Institutional Giving team, supporting foundation relations and grants management. This role is ideal for an early-career development professional who is detail-oriented, an excellent writer, and energized by translating program impact into compelling funding narratives. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Institutional Giving on research, writing, grants administration, and donor stewardship for foundation and government funders.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the institutional giving grants calendar, tracking all deadlines for letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and renewals.
Draft letters of inquiry, proposals, and funder progress reports for review and finalization by the Director.
Research and qualify new foundation and corporate-foundation prospects, preparing prospect briefs and funder profiles.
Gather and organize programmatic data, outcomes, and stories from program staff to support proposals and reports.
Maintain accurate and complete funder records in Salesforce, including contact information, proposal status, gift history, and next steps.
Process and acknowledge institutional gifts in coordination with the Development Operations team.
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and follow-up communications for Director and CEO meetings with funders.
Monitor compliance requirements and flag risks to the Director proactively.
Support Fresh Air Fund community and special events and site visits for foundation funders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in development, grant writing, or a related nonprofit role; recent graduates with strong relevant internship experience will be considered.
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate program information into clear, persuasive narrative.
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Comfortable with data — pulling, organizing, and presenting program metrics for funder audiences.
Experience with CRM/donor databases preferred; Salesforce experience a plus.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
A commitment to and enthusiasm for The Fund's mission and values.
Bachelor's degree required.
Resume and cover letter required for application.

Skills

Grant writing
Grants management
Research
Writing
Data analysis
Salesforce
CRM

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Early-career
1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$52,000 – $55,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Employer retirement contribution plans
Employee retirement contribution plans

About the Company

The Fresh Air Fund is a youth development organization providing transformative outdoor experiences, at no cost, for New York City children from underserved communities.
At six sleepaway camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, children have new experiences, learn new skills and gain new perspectives.
Youth also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs.

Equal Opportunity

The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff.
We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply.