Associate, Foundations and Institutional Relations

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Summary:

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.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation and Institutional Relations, the Associate, Foundations plays a key role in supporting UWNYC’s institutional fundraising strategy, with a focus on foundation and corporate philanthropy. Working as part of the Resource Development team and reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving and Philanthropy, the Associate, Foundations will support a growing portfolio supporting community impact on food, health, justice, and education. This role will focus on grant prospecting, proposal development, reporting, and partner stewardship to help advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prospecting and Research

• Identify and research potential foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with UWNYC’s priorities using research tools and databases.
• Manage a pipeline of prospective funders and support in tracking outreach, deadlines, etc.

Grants Management and Reporting

• Assist with copywriting, reviewing and preparing briefings, grant proposals, concept notes, and supporting materials.
• Organize data for grant reports in collaboration with program and finance teams.
• Upload and submit proposals, reports, and required documents through various online portals.

Partner Stewardship and Communications

• Support the development and maintenance of stewardship materials.
• Research and prepare background materials, meeting documents, and presentations for meetings with funders.

Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings, prepare briefings, coordinate and manage donor communications.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field required.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or a related field preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with donor databases and CRM systems (Raisers Edge NXT required) and knowledge of Monday.com preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Competencies :

• Analytical Skills
• Effective and Engaging Donor Relation Communications
• Organizational Skills
• Planning and Execution
• Critical Thinking

Additional Information:

• UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule.

United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff

• Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented : Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator : Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward : Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network .

United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer