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About the Role

Union Settlement seeks a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized Associate Director of Development to serve as a fundraising generalist supporting institutional fundraising, corporate partnerships, and broader development initiatives. This role requires an exceptional writer, project manager, and relationship builder who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and translate programmatic impact into compelling fundraising opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of assigned institutional fundraising projects, including foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals, reports, and other donor-facing materials.
Collaborate closely with the Director of Institutional Giving, Chief Development Officer, program leadership, finance staff, and other stakeholders to develop compelling and competitive funding proposals.
Manage proposal development timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines, requirements, and deliverables are met.
Research and identify prospective institutional funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
Draft compelling narratives, impact statements, budgets, and supporting materials for grant submissions and reports.
Support stewardship efforts for institutional funders through reports, updates, site visits, and relationship-building activities.
Maintain grant calendars, submission schedules, and funder records to ensure timely compliance and reporting.
Assist with government grant administration and management of relevant grant portals.
Partner with development leadership to design, implement, and advance a comprehensive corporate engagement strategy aligned with organizational fundraising priorities.
Research, cultivate, and steward corporate partners, sponsors, and prospective business supporters.
Develop sponsorship proposals, partnership opportunities, and customized engagement plans for corporate funders.
Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to execute corporate volunteer activities, cause-marketing opportunities, sponsorship activations, and employee engagement initiatives.
Monitor corporate fundraising trends and recommend strategies to strengthen Union Settlement's corporate fundraising program.
Support relationship management and ongoing communications with corporate stakeholders and prospects.
Support individual donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement activities as needed.
Assist with fundraising campaigns, annual appeals, donor communications, and special events.
Maintain accurate donor and funder records within the CRM and related databases.
Prepare fundraising reports, briefing materials, and development communications for leadership and board engagement.
Collaborate with communications staff and consultants to ensure consistent fundraising messaging across all channels.
Contribute to special projects and organization-wide development initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Willingness to travel locally and regionally
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 organization’s 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 are essential.
Preference for advanced skills in Excel, data analysis and creating data visualizations.
Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Suite
Excel
Data analysis
Creating data visualizations
Salesforce

Location

On-site
Potential for some remote work

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years progressively responsible development experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree a plus

Salary/Compensations

$85,000 - $90,000

About the Company

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895.
For over 130 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.
Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations.
Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development.
Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 400 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners.

Equal Opportunity

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 identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.