A nonprofit services organization in New York City is seeking a Sr. Manager of Government & Institutional Partnership to provide hands-on leadership for government and institutional grant strategy, proposal development, and cross-functional coordination across a high-volume funding portfolio.
About the Opportunity:
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Shift: Day
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Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Hours: Approximately 30 hours/week
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Setting: Hybrid (6 days/month onsite)
Responsibilities:
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Lead the identification and evaluation of city, state, and federal funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
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Manage the development of competitive grant proposals from planning through submission
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Draft, review, and edit proposal narratives, work plans, timelines, and supporting materials
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Coordinate with program, finance, compliance, and leadership teams to gather content and finalize submissions
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Oversee grant support staff and establish proposal production timelines, tracking tools, and handoff processes
Qualifications:
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5+ years of experience in Government Grants, Grant Management, and Proposal Development
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Bachelor's Degree
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Experience leading complex government grant proposals
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Strong familiarity with city, state, and federal funding opportunities, procurement processes, and compliance requirements
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Experience managing large, multi-stakeholder submissions with budget, program, finance, compliance, and leadership input
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Excellent writing, editing, project management, and deadline management skills
Desired Skills:
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Master's Degree
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Experience working within a Nonprofit and/or Human Services Organization
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Experience building grant tracking tools, templates, and submission calendars
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Ability to strengthen internal proposal development processes and support knowledge transfer
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Experience providing functional direction to grant support staff or proposal team members
