DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS

Green Chimneys; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Brewster, NY seeks a Development Specialist, Grants & Foundations to identify and secure grant funding for the organization's education, behavioral health, and animal welfare work. You will research funding sources, craft compelling proposals, and nurture funder relationships.

The ideal candidate has a college degree and at least four years in nonprofit development, including two years in corporate, foundation, and government fundraising.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 4+ years in nonprofit development/philanthropy.
• 2+ years in corporate, foundation and government fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure grant funding to support Green Chimneys’ work.
• Research potential funding sources.
• Write compelling grant proposals.
• Maintain relationships with funders.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Education

College degree

Job description

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS

Job Code: 2026-151

Location: Brewster Main Campus

Department: Fund Development

Status: Regular Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

The DevelopmentSpecialist- Grants and Foundations is responsible for identifying and securinggrant funding to support the work of Green Chimneys. This position involvesresearching potential funding sources, writing compelling grant proposals, andmaintaining relationships with funders. The ideal candidate will have excellentwriting skills, a strong understanding of nonprofit funding needs, and apassion for supporting education, behavioral health, and animal welfare initiatives.

Education/Experience

Collegedegree required.

Minimumof four years in non-profit development / philanthropy with at least 2 years’ experiencein corporate, foundation, and government fundraising preferred.

This is a full time and benefit eligible role. The rate of pay for thisrole is $$68,000 to $69,550 annually.