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About the Role
The Associate, Foundation and Institutional Relations plays an important role in supporting UWNYC’s institutional fundraising strategy, with a focus on foundation and institutional philanthropy. Working as part of the Resource Development team, the Associate will support a growing portfolio of funding opportunities across UWNYC’s areas of community impact, including food, health, justice, and education.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on prospective foundation funders using research tools, databases, and publicly available information.
- Support the identification and qualification of prospective funding opportunities aligned with UWNYC’s programs, priorities, and institutional fundraising strategy.
- Support the management of the foundation prospect pipeline by maintaining accurate records of prospects, outreach, deadlines, cultivation activities, and next steps.
- Prepare prospect research, funder profiles, and background materials to support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Support the development of grant proposals, concept notes, letters of inquiry, briefings, and other funding materials by conducting research, gathering information, drafting and editing content, and coordinating internal inputs.
- Upload and submit proposals, reports, and required documents through various online portals.
- Support tracking grant deadlines, deliverables, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities throughout the grant lifecycle.
- Support the development and maintenance of funder stewardship materials, including updates, correspondence, presentations, and impact materials.
- Research and prepare background materials, meeting documents, talking points, and presentations for meetings with funders.
- Support the tracking of grant agreements, awards, payments, reporting requirements, and other grant-related documentation.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare briefings, and provide administrative support to the Foundation and Institutional Relations team as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Resource Development team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of one year of experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or a related field is required.
- Three to five of experience preferred.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and effectively coordinate information and deliverables from multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with donor databases and CRM systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Effective and Engaging Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Planning and Execution
- Critical Thinking
- Experience with Monday.com a plus
- Experience with Raisers Edge a plus
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid/In-Person
Experience Level
- Associate
- Minimum of one year of experience
- Three to five of experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility.
- Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood.
- Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods.
- We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.
- UWNYC’s Resource Development work follows a place-based model—partnering directly with neighborhoods, schools, and families to design solutions informed by local knowledge, community priorities, and the lived experiences of New Yorkers.
Equal Opportunity
- United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer