Institutional Giving Manager

ABOUT US

The Urban Assembly (UA) is a non-profit that promotes social and
economic mobility by innovating in public education, both in its 22
New York City schools and in the solutions it offers to school
districts nationwide. The Urban Assembly founded more than 20
small, career-themed high schools in New York City since 1997,
pioneering career-connected education. Its school design and
support enabled the Urban Assembly to develop high-impact learning
solutions for schools and districts nationwide.

 

Under the mission of advancing students’ social and economic
mobility by improving public education, the Urban Assembly partners
with schools and districts to design and scale solutions that
improve social-emotional learning, post-secondary readiness and
success, and instructional quality. The UA values the uniqueness of
every student, and our work honors the various social and cultural
contexts from which they come. We acknowledge the historical
barriers created by education systems to perpetuate the social
inequities that keep students of color from accessing postsecondary
and career opportunities – and commit to dismantling these
barriers. 

 

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Title: Institutional Giving Manager

Reporting To: Director of Advancement and Communications

Team: Advancement and Communications Team (comprising three
passionate members)

 

Role Overview:

The Institutional Giving Manager is a key player on the
Advancement team, dedicated to boosting revenue through
high-quality written materials that highlight our work. The
Institutional Giving Manager is a pivotal role that requires a
proactive, committed individual passionate about public education
and advancing the mission of the Urban Assembly. This role involves
enhancing internal and external processes for tracking,
communicating, and leveraging grants and funding. The ideal
candidate excels in relationship-building, is highly organized, an
adept project manager, and is passionate and knowledgeable about
public education. This position requires an agile individual who
can problem-solve and multitask effectively.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Writing, Reporting, and Management

Write grant proposals and reports;
manage submissions to foundation and corporate partners.
Monitor proposal and report
deadlines; maintain internal tracking systems.
Create cross-departmental information
management systems and processes for streamlined proposal writing
and reporting.

 

Donation Tracking, Management, and
Reporting

Oversee donation administration from
start to finish.
Manage donation logging and reporting
in Salesforce, maintaining accurate records.
Prepare acknowledgement letters for
donors.
Generate revenue reports for the
Director of Advancement and Communications.

 

Prospect Research

Research potential foundation,
corporate, and individual donors to support the Urban
Assembly.
Stay abreast of trends in
philanthropy by following and reading blogs, newsletters, etc.

 

Team Support

Assist the Advancement team in
managing cultivation and fundraising events, including an annual
gala.
Collaborate with the team to create
content for donor and community e-newsletters and
communications.
Prepare funder briefs, develop
agendas, and take notes at cross-team and funder meetings.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

Engage in special projects and other
duties as assigned.
Embed principles of equity,
inclusion, and belonging in all work, integrating these values into
program development, policy application, and organizational
practices.
Demonstrate a commitment to the
mission of the Urban Assembly.
Collaborate respectfully to resolve
obstacles and conflicts.
Maintain UA’s online presence through
weekly social media updates.

The key competencies of an Urban Assembly staff member
include:   Problem-Solving, Collaboration,
Communication and Listening, Priority-setting and Time Management,
Position Expertise, Professionalism, Commitment to Growth and
Community

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong project management skills
Fluency with using data to summarize
impact and write compelling narratives
Excellent grammar and written
communication skills; experience writing grant proposals and
reports
Data management and/or Excel
skills
A proactive approach to managing
complex cross-team initiatives
Strong organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• 5+ years of experience in education or nonprofit
  fundraising

 

Proficiency in Salesforce or other
CRM
Knowledge of the NYC public education
landscape
Experience working with Google
Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
Experience working with Canva or
similar design software

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $71,500 –
$82,000. The UA also offers an excellent benefits package,
including employer-funded healthcare, transit benefits, financial
support for professional development, and generous vacation
time.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by visiting our website at
Opportunities tendersglobal.net The Urban Assembly. No phone calls, please. Due
to a non-compete clause, we are unable to hire staff directly out
of NYCPS or central offices, but former NYCPS staff (out of the
system for more than 1 year) are encouraged to apply.

 

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

The UA team will review applications on a rolling basis. We use
a structured interview process and candidates moving forward in the
interview process will be contacted by email regarding a phone
screening, interviews and performance tasks. 

 

The UA makes every effort to ensure that its recruitment and
employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with
disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all
positions. The UA is committed to providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a
qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying
online, please email our Deputy Chief of Staff at jobs@urbanassembly.org. 
If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional
information regarding how to request an accommodation for the
interview process.

 

The UA is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse
workforce and an inclusive culture. The UA encourages applications
from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship,
disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people,
Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with
disabilities; protected veterans; and formerly incarcerated
individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.