Associate Director of Development

BloomAgainBklyn’s mission is to reduce social isolation and loneliness among vulnerable populations by creating connections and building community through repurposed flowers. We are a volunteer organization that takes a wasted asset and upcycles it into an impactful instrument of giving and hope. Our vision is that flowers can be a powerful vehicle to foster and facilitate dialogue and interaction among generations—young, old, and in-between—and to forge meaningful bonds while building community and giving back to those underserved and at risk.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Development is a manager-level position responsible for supporting the growth and sustainability of BloomAgainBklyn. (www.bloomagainbklyn.org)

Working closely with the leadership team, the founder, and the Board of Directors, this role helps implement fundraising strategies that sustain and expand BloomAgain’s base of foundation, individual, and institutional supporters.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused position — emphasizing grant writing, donor engagement and communications, reporting and event coordination. The title “Associate Directorˮ reflects the external nature of this role in engaging funders and donors, while internally it functions at a managerial level within BloomAgain’s organizational structure.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced grant writer, a strong writer and communicator who thrives in relationship management, strategic follow-through, and collaboration across teams.

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to the achievement of annual fundraising goals and demonstrated excellence in donor engagement, stewardship, and overall revenuegrowth. Bonus structures for this role are determined annually by the leadership team and Founder in consultation with the Board.

Key job duties include:

Grants and Institutional Fundraising

• Draft and submit compelling grant proposals, reports, and renewals for foundations, corporate, and institutional funders
• Maintain and update the grants calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting.
• Support the leadership team and Founder in identifying and cultivating new institutional funding opportunities, including corporate sponsors and grants.
• Track funder communications and maintain accurate records in the donor management system, DonorPerfect, for individual giving and donor engagement.
• Assist with developing and executing BloomAgain’s annual fundraising campaigns, including Giving Tuesday and year-end appeal.
• Manage donor acknowledgment processes and ensure timely, personalized thank-you communications.
• Support donor stewardship activities, including meetings, updates, and correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director and Founder.

Development Operations

• Maintain donor and grant information in DonorPerfect to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Assist with annual revenue projections, budget tracking, and reconciliations with the Board’s Finance Committee and treasurer.
• Support internal coordination among development, communications, and program teams to align fundraising with BloomAgainʼs mission and priorities.

Fundraising Events

• Support the planning and execution of 3-4 fundraising or cultivation events annually, including logistics, outreach, and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with the Communications team to develop event materials, invitations, and donor communications.

Organizational Participation

• Collaborate with leadership and staff to ensure fundraising materials accurately reflect BloomAgainʼs messaging, campaigns and impact.
• Participate in cross-team meetings, retreats, and strategicplanning discussions as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least (5) five years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including grant writing, donor communications, or development operations.
• Proven ability to follow through on cultivating and securing new leads
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to convey CVHʼs mission and impact clearly
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple timelines and due dates simultaneously
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with CRM databases (such as DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, Zapier, or similar)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, funders, and community partners
• Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice; ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Experience with fundraising for 501(c)(3) organizations is a plus

Job Details:

• Part-time 28-30 hours per week with potential for a full-time position. Compensation - exempt with a salary range of $65,000-$75,000
• Mix of remote and NYC onsite locations as needed, 2 weeks paid vacation

To apply, please send your resume to rick@bloomagainbklyn.org and include a cover letter or use the body of your email to tell us about your interest in the role. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if you are uncertain if you meet every qualification listed. Your cover letter is your opportunity to tell us how your experience and passion led you to apply for this position.

1099 position