Position: Managing Director of Development & Senior Grant Writer
Reports to: Chief Strategy and Integration Officer
Location: Hybrid role; 902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 | 1071 East Tremont, Bronx (when in office)
About Phipps Neighborhoods
Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 individuals New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas.
We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities.
Salary Range: $105,000 to $110,000
Position Overview
The Managing Director of Development & Senior Grant Writer holds a pivotal role, supporting strategic fundraising while serving as the principal grant writer for the organization. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Integration Officer and collaborating with the CEO and Executive Director, this individual will support the oversight of fundraising activities, securing revenue from diverse sources including individual, corporate, foundation, and government entities. Supported by the Manager of Development and Special Events, they'll engage in grant and report writing, project management, revenue tracking, donor engagement, and collaborate on fundraising campaigns and events with the communications team.
Key Responsibilities
o Serve as the organization's principal grant writer, overseeing the development, project management, submission, and tracking of grant deliverables.
o Manage the entire grant writing cycle, including researching, writing, collaborating with program, finance, and the data team, and submitting proposals and reports.
o Maintain a detailed grant calendar to ensure timely submissions of high-quality proposals and reports.
o Coordinate with various teams, including Program staff, Data, Evaluation & Learning, and Communications, to compile impactful stories about services, metrics, success stories, and needs.
o Collaborate with the Communications Manager to ensure consistency in language, statistics, and resources, identifying opportunities to engage and recognize foundation partners through communications efforts.
o Support donor stewardship efforts, fostering strong relationships with donors and partners.
o Oversee final submissions of all RFPs, LOIs, applications, reports, and other funder-facing communications.
o Act as the liaison between the development team and Executive/Board level stakeholders, ensuring timely and transparent bidirectional communication.
o Contribute to the development and execution of a high-level fundraising plan encompassing institutional, individual, annual, digital, and annual fundraising channels.
o Administer funder portals, ensuring eligibility/grant application prequalification status, and manage bidirectional communication.
o Project manage newly funded projects to development staff, ensuring compliance, clear documentation, and consistent record keeping.
o Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for grants’ fundraising targets and status for senior staff.
o Comply with internal fiscal policies and adhere to the AFP Code of Ethics and IRS guidelines.
Requirements/Qualifications