Development Coordinator: Fundraising & Grants

The Opportunity Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Accruable comp time

Great work environment

Job summary

The Opportunity Network (OppNet) is seeking a dynamic Development Coordinator to cultivate, steward, and grow OppNet’s portfolio of foundation and corporate supporters. Reporting to the Development Manager and working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Development Coordinator will play a key role in helping drive OppNet toward its $8M fundraising goal this year.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional fundraising experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PC)/Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maturity, professionalism, integrity, ownership of work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with precision.

Responsibilities

• Research new institutional funding prospects for program initiatives, capacity building, and general support grants.
• Write and edit high-quality letters of intent, proposals, and applications, and submit to funders on schedule.
• Draft and edit high-quality grant reports, and submit to funders on schedule.
• Maintain crisp, clear, updated files on institutional funders and prospects.
• Coordinate communications and visits with funders and prospects to build relationships throughout the year.
• Track trends in New York City and national philanthropy and monitor giving to likeminded organizations.
• Liaise with program teams and other departments to keep teams abreast of funding opportunities and grant awards.
• Meaningfully participate in OppNet’s DEI working groups and other projects to advance DEI goals.
• Assist with volunteer, visibility, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Provide additional support to Development and organizational projects.

Skills

Fundraising

MS Office

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity Network (OppNet) is seeking a dynamic Development Coordinator to cultivate, steward, and grow OppNet’s portfolio of foundation and corporate supporters. Reporting to the Development Manager and working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Development Coordinator will play a key role in helping drive OppNet toward its $8M fundraising goal this year.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability