{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"50c3d3aba1fd9f386f3869c1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c3d3aba1fd9f386f3869c1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c3d3aba1fd9f386f3869c1","title":"Associate, Development","description":"ExpandED is dedicated to ensuring that all young people have access to enriching learning opportunities that affirm their identities, teach them valuable skills, and spark new possibilities. Through program development, capacity-building, research and advocacy, we work toward our vision of a vibrant and stable publicly-funded system of school-community partnership so that all New York City children thrive.\n\nEstablished in 1998, the organization today reaches more than 119,000 children and 900 programs throughout New York City to ensure that students in under-served communities have access to innovative, engaging ways of learning to enable them to reach their full potential. Over the last two decades, ExpandED Schools’ program, research and policy efforts have led to increased recognition of the academic, social, and emotional benefits of afterschool, increased funding, and new models for school-community partnership.\n\nPurpose of Position\nThe Associate, Development is a vital member of the Development & Communications Department, supporting ExpandED Schools’ fundraising efforts with a primary focus on grants. This role partners closely with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving (SDIG) on donor research, proposal and report preparation, and grants management, while also contributing to broader development team functions including database management, Board engagement and relations, individual and corporate prospect research and giving, and event support.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nGrant Support (Primary Focus)\n\nPartner with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving on prospect research to identify new foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.\n\nAssist in drafting, editing, and formatting grant proposals, letters of inquiry, funder reports, and acknowledgement letters, ensuring materials meet the highest standards of clarity and presentation.\n\nAssemble and maintain proposal supplemental materials, including organizational budgets, financial statements, board lists, IRS determination letters, and other required attachments.\n\nGather programmatic data, outcomes, and stories from program staff to strengthen proposals and report narratives.\n\nTrack grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission logistics to ensure timely, accurate delivery of all grant materials.\n\nAid in monitoring post-award grant compliance, including report deadlines, and funder-specific conditions, flagging issues to the SDIG as needed.\n\nAssist with scheduling and logistics for funder site visits, calls, and meetings.\n\nMaintain accurate funder correspondence and grants records within Raiser’s Edge and Airtable.\n\nMaintain an organized grants calendar and proposal/report archive in Google Drive/SharePoint.\n\nIndividual Giving & Events Support\n\nAssist with the planning and execution of annual appeals and year-end giving campaigns, including drafting and coordinating direct mail and email appeals.\n\nSupport cultivation and stewardship of individual donors, including drafting personalized correspondence and helping coordinate touchpoints between donors and development leadership.\n\nConduct donor and prospect research, including helping to implement a systematic individual donor research program for the department to identify new prospects.\n\nPrepare mailing lists, event invitation lists, donor profiles, and fundraising reports and analyses for strategic planning and future fundraising activities.\n\nAssist with event logistics, including preparing printed materials, tracking donations, and coordinating with vendors.\n\nSupport gift entry tasks, including cleanup, issuing acknowledgments, and maintaining accurate donor records.\n\nHelp plan and support donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year.\n\nPrepare briefing materials for the SDIG, CEO, CFO, and VP of Development & Communications ahead of funder calls and meetings.\n\nSupport the CEO in preparing materials for Board meetings.\n\nSupport Amex reconciliation and other administrative priorities for the development team.\n\nDesired Qualifications & Competencies\n\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and 1-2 years of fundraising experience at a nonprofit or campaign.\n\nPrior grant writing experience, with a demonstrated track record of researching, drafting, and submitting successful grant proposals and reports to foundation and corporate funders.\n\nFamiliarity with Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising database.\n\nStrong proficiency in MSOffice Suite, including Excel, Word, and comfort designing PowerPoint presentations.\n\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nFlexibility, adaptability, and comfort with complexity and change.\n\nStrong attention to detail and high standards for the presentation of written material, particularly grant proposals and funder communications.\n\nAbility to thrive in a deadline-driven environment with humor and flexibility.\n\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments, prioritize competing tasks, and follow through on assignments.\n\nDeep commitment to ExpandED Schools’ vision of an equitable public education system that prepares young people for long-term success in the 21st century economy; knowledge of K-12 public education and funding a plus.\n\nStrong cultural competence with respect for and knowledge of the cultures we work with and the communities we serve.\n\nAbility to travel by public transportation within all NYC boroughs\n\nOur organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. All staff must spend 5 days in the office per month as determined by their team schedule. Additionally, leaders of teams may call team members together for in-person meetings in the office when they reasonably believe that the work will be more productive and/or efficient if completed through in-person collaboration, and all full-time employees are expected to attend monthly all-staff meetings at the office. Finally, this position requires regular use of public transportation and some work in school buildings. Position may require climbing stairs, light bending, and occasional lifting and transporting of program materials.\n\nSalary Range: $65,000-69,000\n\nExpandED Schools offers a generous benefits package, which includes:\n\nFull-time and eligible part-time employees receive medical, dental and vision plans for employees and dependents, largely subsidized by ExpandED Schools\n\nHealth, dependent care and transit pre-tax accounts\n\nEmployer-paid life insurance and supplemental disability coverage\n\nA generous paid time off package which includes 24 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (prorated for part-time staff)\n\n403b retirement plan with eligibility for employer contribution of 5% of annual compensation after one year of employment (no match requirement)\n\nCommitment to work-life balance\n\nPartial tuition reimbursement offered to employees after six months of service\n\nProfessional development opportunities, including funds to participate in external training and coaching opportunities\n\nExpandED Schools believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. ExpandED Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Expanded Schools","rawCompany":"expanded schools","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-05T03:25:30.040Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"},{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate, Development","description":"ExpandED is dedicated to ensuring that all young people have access to enriching learning opportunities that affirm their identities, teach them valuable skills, and spark new possibilities. Through program development, capacity-building, research and advocacy, we work toward our vision of a vibrant and stable publicly-funded system of school-community partnership so that all New York City children thrive.\n\nEstablished in 1998, the organization today reaches more than 119,000 children and 900 programs throughout New York City to ensure that students in under-served communities have access to innovative, engaging ways of learning to enable them to reach their full potential. Over the last two decades, ExpandED Schools’ program, research and policy efforts have led to increased recognition of the academic, social, and emotional benefits of afterschool, increased funding, and new models for school-community partnership.\n\nPurpose of Position\nThe Associate, Development is a vital member of the Development & Communications Department, supporting ExpandED Schools’ fundraising efforts with a primary focus on grants. This role partners closely with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving (SDIG) on donor research, proposal and report preparation, and grants management, while also contributing to broader development team functions including database management, Board engagement and relations, individual and corporate prospect research and giving, and event support.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nGrant Support (Primary Focus)\n\nPartner with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving on prospect research to identify new foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.\n\nAssist in drafting, editing, and formatting grant proposals, letters of inquiry, funder reports, and acknowledgement letters, ensuring materials meet the highest standards of clarity and presentation.\n\nAssemble and maintain proposal supplemental materials, including organizational budgets, financial statements, board lists, IRS determination letters, and other required attachments.\n\nGather programmatic data, outcomes, and stories from program staff to strengthen proposals and report narratives.\n\nTrack grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission logistics to ensure timely, accurate delivery of all grant materials.\n\nAid in monitoring post-award grant compliance, including report deadlines, and funder-specific conditions, flagging issues to the SDIG as needed.\n\nAssist with scheduling and logistics for funder site visits, calls, and meetings.\n\nMaintain accurate funder correspondence and grants records within Raiser’s Edge and Airtable.\n\nMaintain an organized grants calendar and proposal/report archive in Google Drive/SharePoint.\n\nIndividual Giving & Events Support\n\nAssist with the planning and execution of annual appeals and year-end giving campaigns, including drafting and coordinating direct mail and email appeals.\n\nSupport cultivation and stewardship of individual donors, including drafting personalized correspondence and helping coordinate touchpoints between donors and development leadership.\n\nConduct donor and prospect research, including helping to implement a systematic individual donor research program for the department to identify new prospects.\n\nPrepare mailing lists, event invitation lists, donor profiles, and fundraising reports and analyses for strategic planning and future fundraising activities.\n\nAssist with event logistics, including preparing printed materials, tracking donations, and coordinating with vendors.\n\nSupport gift entry tasks, including cleanup, issuing acknowledgments, and maintaining accurate donor records.\n\nHelp plan and support donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year.\n\nPrepare briefing materials for the SDIG, CEO, CFO, and VP of Development & Communications ahead of funder calls and meetings.\n\nSupport the CEO in preparing materials for Board meetings.\n\nSupport Amex reconciliation and other administrative priorities for the development team.\n\nDesired Qualifications & Competencies\n\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and 1-2 years of fundraising experience at a nonprofit or campaign.\n\nPrior grant writing experience, with a demonstrated track record of researching, drafting, and submitting successful grant proposals and reports to foundation and corporate funders.\n\nFamiliarity with Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising database.\n\nStrong proficiency in MSOffice Suite, including Excel, Word, and comfort designing PowerPoint presentations.\n\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nFlexibility, adaptability, and comfort with complexity and change.\n\nStrong attention to detail and high standards for the presentation of written material, particularly grant proposals and funder communications.\n\nAbility to thrive in a deadline-driven environment with humor and flexibility.\n\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments, prioritize competing tasks, and follow through on assignments.\n\nDeep commitment to ExpandED Schools’ vision of an equitable public education system that prepares young people for long-term success in the 21st century economy; knowledge of K-12 public education and funding a plus.\n\nStrong cultural competence with respect for and knowledge of the cultures we work with and the communities we serve.\n\nAbility to travel by public transportation within all NYC boroughs\n\nOur organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. All staff must spend 5 days in the office per month as determined by their team schedule. Additionally, leaders of teams may call team members together for in-person meetings in the office when they reasonably believe that the work will be more productive and/or efficient if completed through in-person collaboration, and all full-time employees are expected to attend monthly all-staff meetings at the office. Finally, this position requires regular use of public transportation and some work in school buildings. Position may require climbing stairs, light bending, and occasional lifting and transporting of program materials.\n\nSalary Range: $65,000-69,000\n\nExpandED Schools offers a generous benefits package, which includes:\n\nFull-time and eligible part-time employees receive medical, dental and vision plans for employees and dependents, largely subsidized by ExpandED Schools\n\nHealth, dependent care and transit pre-tax accounts\n\nEmployer-paid life insurance and supplemental disability coverage\n\nA generous paid time off package which includes 24 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays (prorated for part-time staff)\n\n403b retirement plan with eligibility for employer contribution of 5% of annual compensation after one year of employment (no match requirement)\n\nCommitment to work-life balance\n\nPartial tuition reimbursement offered to employees after six months of service\n\nProfessional development opportunities, including funds to participate in external training and coaching opportunities\n\nExpandED Schools believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. ExpandED Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-05T03:25:30.040Z","dateModified":"2026-09-05T03:25:30.040Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Expanded Schools","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Brooklyn","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"50c3d3aba1fd9f386f3869c1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c3d3aba1fd9f386f3869c1"}}