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About the Role

The Director of Grants and Communications Manager will join the development team to collaboratively raise an organizational budget of $4.024M annually, and oversee a portfolio of $1.2M - $1.5M current and prospective opportunities. This position is responsible for renewing and identifying new grants from institutional partners. As a skilled written communicator and project manager, they will work closely with the CDO and Executive Director to meet ambitious giving goals by managing and growing existing public, foundation, and corporate foundation funding, identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, and supporting organization communications. This role is crucial for ensuring the organization's financial sustainability and ability to carry out Breakthrough New York’s mission effectively.

Responsibilities

Craft compelling and thorough grant proposals and reports that effectively communicate the organization's mission, programs, and impact to current and potential institutional donors.
Create standardized templates for grant proposals and reports to ensure consistency and efficiency for all development team usage.
Curate and update a repository of approved language for proposals and program-related pitch materials.
Facilitate data requests to the Chief Program Officer, operations requests to the Senior Director of People Ops, and budget requests to accounting as necessary for grant applications and reporting.
Establish review processes and timelines with the CDO and/or ED as needed for each grant report project to ensure quality and timeliness.
Maintain a grants management calendar to track deadlines and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
Conduct prospect research to identify single and multi-year institutional funding opportunities.
Cultivate pathways for introductions to potential institutional donors and create prospect profiles for frontline fundraisers.
Support the CDO and ED with maintaining relationships with institutional donors through regular communication, event invites, and impact updates.
Work closely with program staff to understand funding needs and priorities, and align fundraising efforts with programmatic goals.
Manage the financial aspects of institutional giving, including budgeting and forecasting for the portfolio.
Partner with the full organizational team to write content for BTNY’s monthly newsletter, social media, and other external-facing materials.
Establish a community spotlight roster in collaboration with CDO, interview BTNY community members, write profiles and blog posts.
Assist development team with written content for solicitation letters and proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of three years experience in grant writing and project management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in research and analysis, with the ability to identify funding opportunities and assess their alignment with organizational priorities.
Proficiency in Salesforce.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing abilities
Capable of crafting compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and impact to potential funders
Ability to adapt writing style to meet varied funder needs
Ability to break down and sequence large projects into manageable pieces
Ability to see the big picture, but execute on the details
Developing and implementing project plans
Creating and testing data collection instruments
Writing and reviewing reports
Thrive in environments with tight deadlines
Manage time efficiently to ensure grant deliverables are submitted on time and accurately
Demonstrated ability to work diligently towards goals
Comfortably pivot and try new strategies when challenges arise
Team player
Value both external feedback and self-reflection

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid work schedule (40-60% in-person)
Two weeks of “Work from Anywhere” flexibility

Experience Level

Minimum of three years experience in grant writing and project management

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$78,000 - $83,000 / year

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits (90% employer-sponsored)
401K/Retirement Plan (with an employer-matching component)
Commuter Benefit Plan
Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off: holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time – plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Initial $800 annual professional development stipend

About the Company

Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to achieve a college degree and reach their fullest potential.
Our tuition-free program supports over 500 students and their families from 7th grade through college.
We accept middle school students who are furthest from high-quality educational opportunities yet show promise and potential: 99% of students identify as persons of color and 56% will be the first in their families to graduate college.
As a ten-year program, Breakthrough New York supports students and their families through key transition points in their academic journeys.
We provide academic enrichment through summer and after-school opportunities; coach students to gain admissions into selective high schools and colleges, and expose students to diverse interests and careers so they can shape their own trajectories.
In addition to nurturing individual talent, we cultivate a thriving community of like-minded peers and mentors who encourage each other’s ambitions and passions.
Personalized mentorship and holistic support are signature elements of our model, with over 200 near-peer seasonal staff and volunteers who work with students at each stage of our continuum.
The Breakthrough model works: 94% of Breakthrough students enroll in college preparatory high schools, and 97% are on track to graduate from college in four-six years.