There is a grief crisis in NYC with thousands of individuals on waitlists and thousands more unaware and/or unable to receive the support they need. OUR HOUSE LA Grief Support Center is the premier provider of grief support services in Southern California and is now extending its reach into New York City. For over three decades, OUR HOUSE LA has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults in find healing after the death of someone close. OUR HOUSE NYC is on track to open in 2025 and is seeking a talented and motivated Development Associate to join our development team and current momentum.
This is a unique opportunity to join a movement at the ground level during this exciting time of expansion. In partnership with the Director of Development, this individual will spearhead institutional funding opportunities and support best in class stewardship and cultivation activities. If you have chosen a career in development to make a difference, this is your opportunity!
Job Summary
The Development Associate will be responsible for all grant writing, prospect research, data management and reconciliation, and donor acknowledgement for OUR HOUSE NYC. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Development Associate will also manage corporate and foundation relationships and gather data from program staff. This position will evolve as the program reach expands into many exciting aspects of the development initiatives including the full donor cycle, special events and other funding source support. This position requires a dynamic self-starter. The ideal candidate has a passion for fundraising; writing compelling grant proposals; analyzing data; project management; and initiating proactive research into new opportunities. Must be comfortable working with mortality data and grief narratives.
Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties
Grants
- Lead grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
- Maintain OUR HOUSE NYC’s library of grant support documents including budgets and financial documents, IRS forms, Board and staff diversity lists, etc.
- Communicate regularly with program staff to gather output, outcome, and narrative data.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development and Executive Director to finalize grant submissions.
- Execute grant agreements and acknowledgement letters.
- Manage grant recognition for corporate and foundation supporters.
- Research new funding opportunities.
- Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets, taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.
- Draft compelling progress reports to funders that fully capture programmatic success.
- Maintain Grants Program submission data in fundraising database and internal tracking documents.
- Research statistics, trends, and data for grant proposals and community advocacy.
Data Reconciliation and Acknowledgement
- Manage all organizational CRM databases and ensure data integrity
- Process incoming donations and acknowledgments
- Produce fundraising reports and conduct related analysis
- Field phone calls, email, and in-person inquiries as they pertain to donations and events
- Communicate with stakeholders, including board members, donors, volunteers, and clients
- Reconcile monthly donation revenue with the Finance Manager
Additional Responsibilities as Needed
- Support fundraising event logistics, inventory management, weekly event recaps, and registration
- Additional operational support as needed, including but not limited to covering reception, supporting non-fundraising events, and purchasing supplies
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience working or volunteering with a nonprofit organization.
- Grant writing experience for a human services nonprofit plus familiarity with CRM systems preferred.
- Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing experience as well as superior editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
- Strong administrative skills and self-motivation, with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
- Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience with nonprofit CRM databases, such as DonorPerfect or Raiser’s Edge.
- Capacity to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Demonstrated interest in grief support and the mission, vision, and values of OUR HOUSE.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days in NYC) – open to remote candidates based on qualifications
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Federal Student Loans
Interested applicants should send a resume and writing sample to Danielle Kowalczyk, Director of Development, at danielle@ourhouse-grief.org. Cover letter optional.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
