Development Lead: Grants & Corporate Partnerships

Union Settlement Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Settlement in East Harlem, NY seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead institutional fundraising and corporate partnerships, translating program impact into compelling proposals and donor communications.

The role requires a strategic writer and project manager who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and advance a diversified fundraising strategy in support of the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in non-profit development.
• Exceptional writing ability with persuasive storytelling for donors.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts, corporate partnerships, and/or foundation/government grants.
• Hands-on CRM experience and data-driven fundraising.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional fundraising projects including foundation, corporate, and government grants and reports.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop compelling proposals and funding materials.
• Manage timelines, cross-functional coordination, and funder records for compliance.
• Draft narratives, impact statements, budgets, and donor communications.
• Support stewardship through reports, site visits, and ongoing engagement.
• Coordinate corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and volunteer activities.

Skills

Exceptional Writing Ability

CRM Knowledge

Multi-Channel Fundraising

Strategic Relationship Management

Executive-Level Partnership

Leading Others

Facilitating Change

Managing Performance

Applying & Developing Expertise

Communicating & Collaborating

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Union Settlement in East Harlem, NY seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead institutional fundraising and corporate partnerships, translating program impact into compelling proposals and donor communications.

The role requires a strategic writer and project manager who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and advance a diversified fundraising strategy in support of the organization's mission.