Brookyln New York - Manager of Grants and Communication

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered, believing that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. Manager, Grants & Communications plays a key role in advancing Goodwill’s mission by leading the organization’s grants program and helping tell the story of our impact. This role works closely with a collaborative and mission‑driven Development team to secure funding and translate the work happening across Goodwill into clear, compelling communications for funders and partners. The Manager oversees the full lifecycle of grants, from research and proposal development to reporting and stewardship, while also helping shape materials that bring Goodwill’s programs and impact to life for external audiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong writer and thoughtful project manager who enjoys connecting mission‑driven work with funding opportunities and being part of a supportive, collaborative team working to expand opportunities through the power of work. Awesome Things You’ll Do Grants Management Manage the full grant lifecycle including research, proposal development, submission, and reporting Maintain grants calendar and track deadlines across foundation and corporate funders Coordinate with program and finance teams to gather required information for proposals and reports Track grant outcomes and maintain accurate documentation in the donor database Communications & Collateral Draft grant proposals, reports, and donor communications Develop materials for internal and external audiences including program summaries, impact stories, and briefing materials Support messaging that communicates Goodwill’s mission, programs, and impact Stewardship & Relationship Management Support stewardship plans for foundation and corporate funders Coordinate follow‑up communication and reporting for funded grants Track donor interactions and engagement activity in the Goodwill database Development Team Support Assist with fundraising initiatives including events, campaigns, and corporate partnerships Support volunteer engagement and corporate partnership opportunities Help track development activities and fundraising progress across the team This role may require occasional travel to program sites and off‑site meetings across New York and Northern New Jersey. Must Haves Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Awareness of mission‑oriented programs and how to translate from internal to external audiences. Strong administrative, organizational, and project management functions. Willingness to be action‑oriented, nimble, and responsive to fluctuating priorities. Keen judgment and decision‑making. Qualifications 2-5 years of professional experience in development, marketing/communications, and relationship management (non‑profit sector preferred) Sharp judgment, resourcefulness, and ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with donor databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge/Salesforce) is a plus. Strong comfort with numbers, data, designing outcomes, and reporting. Special Working Conditions This role requires some travel to program sites in NY and NJ as well as meetings off site. Activities are subject to change or be added to meet business needs with management approval. Writing and editing will be a large part of your job. A cover letter is your first and best chance to show us your abilities. Only applications submitted with a cover letter will be reviewed. What We Offer Generous time off policy to use when you need it Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company‑sponsored life insurance Retirement matching programs and contributions Transit and commuter benefits If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey