Development Manager – Grants Researcher and Administrator

Casita Maria, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Casita Maria, Inc. is seeking a Development Manager – Grants Researcher & Administrator to lead the full lifecycle of grants, from prospecting to reporting.

This senior role reports to the Executive Director and works with the Board and staff to maximize funding for after-school programs and community initiatives. With potential for advancement to Director of Development, the role focuses on expanding Casita Maria's funding sources beyond government contracts into private foundations, corporate

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full grant lifecycle from research to reporting.
• Ability to develop and present funder proposals.
• Proven ability to build and manage donor pipelines across government, institutional, private, and philanthropic sources.
• Experience leading or managing a team; reports to Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant research, writing, and management for Casita Maria.
• Prepare grant reports and ensure compliance with funders.
• Develop and maintain donor pipeline across sectors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and board on fundraising strategy.

Job description

Development Manager – Grants Researcher and Administrator

Posted on November 24, 2025

Casita Maria is seeking a skilled and strategic Development Manager – Grants Researcher & Administrator – to be responsible for the full grant lifecycle, including the management and reporting of approved grants in specified functional and program areas. Additionally, and based on performance, the person in this role will have the opportunity to become Casita Maria’s Director of Development, building and leading a robust fundraising arm as Casita Maria dynamically expands its portfolio and program reach. Our hope is that you will revitalize development from one consisting on government contracts predominantly, to one that can more deeply penetrate our private sector and philanthropic contacts broadly.

The Development Manager is a member of the senior leadership team and has one direct report, a Develop Associate. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with select Board and staff members engaged in similar fundraising activities. It requires independent judgment to determine courses of action, an ability to develop and articulate presentations of facts, and the acumen to support conclusions and recommendations. This is professional work of a specialized nature which involves problem solving and decision making; systematic investigation and research of community and City needs; determination and recommendation of programs which are fundable; securing of grants and monitoring compliance; and building a pipeline of government, institutional, private and public sector donors that will allow Casita Maria to advance our after-school program initiatives into a considerable force for the next 100 years. It is a heavy lift for a heavyweight developer!