Fund Development Lead — Grants & Foundations

Digitailor; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blood Center (NYBC) seeks an Associate Director of Fund Development to shape our grant and fundraising strategy, focusing on government, foundation, and donor channels. You will collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs and senior leadership to expand NYBCe’s revenue base and pipeline.

You will lead grant narratives, budgets, and reporting, while mentoring the team and ensuring timely submissions across channels. Some travel will be required as part of development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or closely related field.
• 7 years fundraising experience with proven success; healthcare/public health helpful.
• Supervisory or managerial experience required (2 years).
• Knowledge of foundation, government and corporate funding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes grant proposals and fund development plan.
• Cultivate external alliances: foundations, government, corporations, individuals.
• Oversee Salesforce and DonorSearch data to support projects.
• Monitor contributed revenue and report progress to board and senior leaders.
• Lead and mentor the development team; travel 10–20% as needed.
• Coordinate across departments for data, budgets, and reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or closely related field

Tools

Salesforce

DonorSearch

Fundraising software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

New York Blood Center (NYBC) seeks an Associate Director of Fund Development to shape our grant and fundraising strategy, focusing on government, foundation, and donor channels. You will collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs and senior leadership to expand NYBCe’s revenue base and pipeline.

You will lead grant narratives, budgets, and reporting, while mentoring the team and ensuring timely submissions across channels. Some travel will be required as part of development activities.