Since 1968, Brooklyn A has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn, pursuing neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment and community development. For over half a century, we have utilized an array of legal and advocacy strategies—community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals and families. Collaboration with the city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy. Brooklyn A has three core programs—Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.
The Sr. Development Manager, Grants & Contracts is responsible for effectively managing Brooklyn A's institutional funders portfolio for government grants and contracts and providing support to the organization’s foundation and corporate fundraising. With an annual budget of approx. $17M the Sr. Grants & Contracts Manager will be the lead writer on proposals and reports and responsible for ensuring grantand contracts compliance and administration. Additionally, this person will collaborate with the development team to identify potential funding opportunities by reviewing RFPs, drafting compelling language for proposals and reports, and developing proposal content and program ideas.
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Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary $90,000-115,000, dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest. This position is hybrid in-office/remote work position (3 days in-office).
Brooklyn A is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Brooklyn A, diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
Since 1968, Brooklyn A has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn, pursuing neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment and community development. For over half a century, we have utilized an array of legal and advocacy strategies—community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals and families. Collaboration with the city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy. Brooklyn A has three core programs—Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.
The Sr. Development Manager, Grants & Contracts is responsible for effectively…
Employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.
Employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.
If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role.
If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role.