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Urban Pathways · 2 months ago

Manager of Foundation and Corporate Partners

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Urban Pathways is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of unhoused adults in New York City. They are seeking a Manager of Foundation and Corporate Partners to lead engagement with philanthropic institutions, develop funding proposals, and cultivate relationships with corporate and foundation partners.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon Profit

Responsibilities

Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with existing and prospective corporate partners, leveraging a tailored and strategic engagement approach to drive long-term philanthropic support

Seek opportunities for funder site visits, hands-on volunteer experiences, and interactive activities to strengthen engagement and build deeper connections

Represent Urban Pathways in meetings with institutional funders, promoting the organization’s impact and vision

Spearhead the creation of persuasive, high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and impact reports tailored to institutional funders, aligning with the organization's mission and funding priorities

Work closely with executive and program staff to gather data and programmatic outcomes for proposals and ensure alignment with funder priorities

Ensure timely submission of all proposals and reports, maintaining high standards of accuracy, clarity, and a focus on meeting funder requirements

Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders, demonstrating program outcomes and financial accountability

Proactively identify and research new institutional funders to expand the pipeline of funding opportunities

Develop detailed funder profiles and engagement strategies for prospective foundations and corporations

Collaborate with the executive and senior team members, program directors, and other stakeholders to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities

Create briefing materials and talking points for funder meetings and events

Serve as a liaison across teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination

Attend local events, networking functions, and community meetings to promote the organization’s mission

Identify strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s fundraising goals

Serve as an ambassador, strengthening the organization’s visibility and reputation among stakeholders

Build and maintain relationships internally, and with funders and other community partners

Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and supervisory meetings as required

Promptly responds to all communications, including telephone calls, emails, and other oral or written inquiries

Qualification

Grant WritingFundraisingRelationship ManagementProposal DevelopmentProject ManagementData AnalysisCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCross-Team CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field

5+ years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or foundation relations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to compose compelling narratives in support of funding requests and reports

Strong organizational and project management skills, with an ability to manage deadlines, multiple projects, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Comfort with understanding and using data in assessing program outcomes, including processing and cleanup of information extracted from databases

Ability to manage relationships with tact and discretion, a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality, extraordinary judgment

Skilled in effectively managing multiple diverse projects and details simultaneously, ensuring organization, accuracy, and timely execution

Must be resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive