Sr. Regional Fund Development Associate

Sr. Regional Development Associate
Any New York CEO Office Location (Albany, Bronx, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester)
Anticipated deadline to submit application: July 16th at 5pm EST. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration.

The Opportunity

The Senior Development Associate of New York will play a key role in executing CEO’s New York regional fund development strategy through developing and implementing efforts to grow foundation and government support, along with conducting prospect research, writing grant proposals/reports/other deliverables, and collaborating closely with program staff on outreach and engagement strategies.

The Senior Development Associate of New York will support a regional team of Regional Development Associates by co-leading training opportunities (with the Manager, Regional Development) along with providing guidance and coaching, contributing to the overall direction and strength of the regional development team. They will also serve as the regional team lead for complex revenue opportunities such as government grants and potential mid-level donors.

The Senior Development Associate will be highly organized and motivated to help attract, develop, and retain resources to sustain and grow the organization. They will adopt CEO’s results-driven culture to manage a range of deadline-driven projects and promote our work and achievements to attract diverse funding opportunities. They will be adept at partnering with entry- to senior-level staff on high-stakes projects and enthusiastic about building support for reentry and workforce development across a wide range of audiences.

You will work as part of a team that is committed to a culture of learning where every person can be themselves. We strive to live CEO’s values of Equity, Community, Person-Centeredness and Impact. We prioritize self care, career advancement, and engaging and meaningful professional  relationships.

As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.

Who We Are

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.

What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.

Who You Are

• You have 3+ years of related work experience, including at least 3 year’s experience in nonprofit grant writing/fund development with a proven track record of success. Experience with federal and New York government opportunities is a plus.
• You have prior project management experience ​​collaborating with geographically dispersed and diverse teams; demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels and functions
• You have fluency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
• You have proficiency or experience using data and/or donor management platforms such as Salesforce
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to compellingly engage with diverse audiences
• You have the ability to work autonomously to produce materials on deadline, while often managing multiple concurrent deadlines
• You have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work in a fast paced environment
• You have the willingness to learn, ability to adapt, and agility to quickly shift priorities to meet the changing needs of our work

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key responsibilities of the Sr. Regional Development Associate include but are not limited to:

Strategy and Planning Support

• Works closely with the Manager, Regional Development and regional program leadership to develop and execute strategies for increased revenue at the site/regional level
• Ensure proper cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of existing funders as well as prospects
• Coordinates meetings with key program staff to advance specific fund development efforts
• Provides research and analytic support for funding or program ideas, as directed

Direct Fundraising Activities