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Director of Development and Communications
TITLE: Director of Development and Communications
DEPARTMENT: Development Department
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY: $110,000-$130,000
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Founded in 1996, New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) (www.newyorkersforchildren.org) protects, ensures, and promotes the safety and well-being of NYC’s children and families, with an emphasis on youth in foster care. New Yorkers For Children funds, incubates, pilots, and implements much needed programs to improve outcomes for New York City youth in, and transitioning out of, the NYC child welfare system. NYFC’s work falls into two areas: direct scholarship programs for older youth in foster care and innovative programs that test promising practices in the NYC Child Welfare arena. In addition, to direct scholarship programs, NYFC operates a youth-led, youth-elected Youth Advisory Board (YAB) comprised of youth currently in foster care or alumni of foster care. NYFC partners with the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and its network of nonprofit foster care agencies on all programmatic work as well as over 32 community partners. In addition, NYFC manages over 30+ unique grants annually on behalf of ACS as well as oversees several large-scale multi-year pilot programs delivered through community partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
NYFC seeks an energetic, creative, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Director of Development and Communications, reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with a team to ensure that NYFC executes on an ambitious and focused fundraising and communications plan. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, familiar with public and private sector requests for funding. They will have a clear and demonstrated passion for communicating the mission and a personal commitment to integrity. They are adept at working collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the programs and finance teams.
The position reports directly to the Executive Director to carry out the duties identified below. Key tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Grant Prospecting, Writing, Reporting, and Management (about 25%)
• Actively identify 10-12 new grant opportunities a year
• Proactively and independently write proposals and related reporting to funders when awarded
• Remain engaged and versed on NYFC programs to support areas of need and funding gaps
• As needed, conduct literature reviews on key areas of importance in child welfare
• Understand data, impact, and how to articulate program objectives and goals
• Manage the grants calendar to ensure submission and receipt of all grant proposals and reports
• Collaborate with program and administrative staff as part of the grants reporting process
Fundraising (about 20%)
• Help plan and launch an endowment campaign
• Coordinate planning of Fall Gala with help from event planning consultant
• Manage corporate partnerships and related engagement events
• Interface and build relationships with NYFC Board of Directors, foundation program officers, individual donors, and corporate philanthropy teams
Marketing and Communication (about 20%)
• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop thought leadership pieces on current and relevant topics
• Drive digital content and strategy for the organization
• Spearhead annual report content, annual appeal campaign, and collateral for major donor cultivation with support from an external consultants
• Oversee and execute the donor acknowledgement process
• Develop quarterly reports for the Board of Directors Development Committee
• Update and maintain NYFC website on a regular basis
• Work collaboratively with external consultants for PR and government relations
• Collaborate with programs team and others to ensure regular, timely, and relevant social media and digital marketing posts are activated
• Oversee material preparation for Mailchimp newsletters
Partnership and Grants Management (about 25%)
• Manage the grant making and fundraising process for our grantees including the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and non-profit service providers
• Serve as Liaison between NYFC and ACS’s Public Private Partnerships Office (PPPO)
• Manage grant cycle systems and tools including Requests for Proposals and grant applications, reporting and evaluations
• Monitor and track the work of sub-grantees, through interim and final reporting processes to ensure that reports are timely and complete
• Collaborate with the Finance Team on the grant payment process and invoicing, when necessary, with the goal of providing quality services to sub-grantees
• Prepare all sub-grant and service contracts and letters of agreements
• Meet once a month with the ACS PPPO team to review status on contracts, update reports and drive agenda for these meetings
• Manage grant reporting to funders on behalf of ACS for all grants
• Manage day-to-day activities and programs on all ACS Grants
• Submit grant applications for ACS grants under NYFC management
• Compiling funders reports and tracking all deadlines
Data and Evaluation (about 10%)
• Collaborate with Programs to establish and track key performance indicators of accountability and progress
• Help coordinate data collection and evaluation plans to meet programmatic goals and targets
• Assess programmatic progress and impact and use data to inform decision-making
• Participate in CRM buildout to develop integrated program metrics reports and dashboard
• Collaborate the with ACS, City University of New York and other partners on data collection efforts to track progress of youth in Key Performance Indicators
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will be self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Specific requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree required; MSW, MPA or other relevant graduate degree is preferred with 8-10 years of experience in grant, program and/or project management or related area or equivalent combination of graduate education and experience
• Track record of successfully raising funds through grant applications and proposals
• Excellent organization and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience in writing and reporting on behalf of nonprofit organizations
• Natural storyteller with a keen understanding of how nonprofit programs operate
• Strong work ethic and passion for the mission-driven work
• Experience with fiscal analysis, grant budgeting, and financial reporting
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Raisers Edge, Salesforce, Word Press, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team management/supervisory skills
• Motivated, self-starter who can follow directions but also create and lead new initiatives
• Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to NYFC’s mission
• Previous experience in child welfare a plus
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise one full-time Development Associate
• Supervise two AmeriCorps VISTA members (data and development areas)
• Direct policy-focused internship program and supervise summer policy intern
• Manage event planning consultant for Fall Gala fundraising event
• Assist in managing public relations and government relations consultants
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$110,000-$130,000 (salary commensurate with experience). Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; vacations and holidays; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans and commuter pre-tax benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email a complete application package including:
1. Resume
2. Two to three writing samples
3. Cover letter outlining your qualifications and skills for the role
Please email application package to [email protected].
Program Associate
TITLE: Program Associate
DEPARTMENT: Development Department
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development and Communications
SALARY: $48,000-$54,000
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Founded in 1996, New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) (www.newyorkersforchildren.org) protects, ensures, and promotes the safety and well-being of NYC’s children and families, with an emphasis on youth in foster care. New Yorkers For Children funds, incubates, pilots, and implements much-needed programs to improve outcomes for New York City youth in, and transitioning out of, the NYC child welfare system. NYFC’s work falls into two areas: direct scholarship programs for older youth in foster care and innovative programs that test promising practices in the NYC Child Welfare arena. In addition, to direct scholarship programs, NYFC operates a youth-led youth elected Youth Advisory Board (YAB) comprised of youth currently in foster care or alumni of foster care. NYFC partners with the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and its network of non-profit foster care agencies on all programmatic work, as well as more than 32 community partners. NYFC currently oversees 20 unique programs funded through 47 unique grants in partnership with ACS that support educational programs and pilot initiatives among foster care agencies and community-based organizations.
Among its other roles, NYFC is a backbone organization, lifting up the voices of smaller organizations who cannot necessarily compete for funding. NYFC provides support, capacity-building resources, technical assistance, and community to these smaller organizations, with a special focus on those that are BIPOC-led.
POSITION SUMMARY
NYFC seeks an energetic, creative and results-oriented individual to serve as a Program Associate reporting to the Manager of Youth Programs. The Associate will also work with the Senior Director of Programs and the Executive Director, and outside consultants to ensure that NYFC successfully executes on programs providing technical assistance to local community-based organizations. In addition, the Associate will help NYFC facilitate learning communities and regular events to encourage collaboration and cross-pollination among subgrantees and partners.
Among other responsibilities, the Program Associate will assist with all aspects of program implementation such as preparing presentations for monthly meetings, collecting and tracking submissions such as responses to Requests for Proposals and subgrantee reports, engaging with current and potential subgrantees in meetings and in written correspondence, and functioning as a point of contact for subgrantees. The ideal candidate will have program management experience, emotional maturity, and be comfortable collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders. They will have a clear and demonstrated passion for the mission and a personal commitment to integrity. They are adept at working collaboratively while also being highly self-motivated.
The position reports directly to the Manager of Youth Programs to carry out the duties identified below. Key tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with creation and review of Requests for Proposals and reporting templates
• Assist with monitoring and tracking the work of sub-grantees, collecting and tracking interim and final reporting (both quantitative and qualitative) to ensure that reports are timely and complete
• When needed, collaborate with the Finance Team for payment processing, when necessary, with the goal of providing quality services to sub-grantees and helping to maintain organizational oversight
• Prepare sub-grant and service contracts and letters of agreements
• Work with sub-grantees as needed to troubleshoot program problems and challenges and to determine effective and efficient solutions
• Assist with tracking data on program outcomes and deliverables
• Developing reports on grant progress regularly for internal and external stakeholders
• Set up and participate in monthly meetings with subgrantees and community partners
• Assist with writing, preparing and submitting reports to NYFC funders
• Support additional implementation activities, such as creating and updating contact lists and assisting with preparation for PowerPoints for monthly partner meetings
• Participate in site visits to subgrantee locations
• Assist with providing technical support
• Collaborate with program and administrative staff (both internal and external) as part of the program reporting processes
• Assist with the creation of grant proposals for additional program funding
• Collaborate with program and administrative staff as part of grants reporting processes
• Other related duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including small, community-based organizations as well as more established foundations and corporations. Specific requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, though others will be considered; MSW, MPA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in grant, program, and/or project management or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience in Not-For-Profit; Government, or related industry preferred
• Experience in managing programs on behalf of nonprofit organizations preferred
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail required
• Strong work ethic and passion for NYFC’s mission-driven work required
• Strong communication skills and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to take projects from assignment through completion
• Previous experience in child welfare a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$48,000-$54,000. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; vacations and holidays; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans and commuter pre-tax benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email a complete application package including:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter outlining how your skills and qualifications meet the position requirements
Please email application package to [email protected].
Manager of Youth Programs
TITLE: Manager of Youth Programs
DEPARTMENT: Programs Department
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
SALARY: $60,000 - $75,000
NYFC Organization Overview
Founded in 1996, New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) (www.newyorkersforchildren.org) protects, ensures, and promotes the safety and well-being of NYC’s children and families, with an emphasis on youth in foster care. New Yorkers For Children funds, incubates, pilots, and implements much needed programs to improve outcomes for New York City youth in, and transitioning out of, the NYC child welfare system. NYFC’s work falls into two areas: direct scholarship programs for older youth in foster care and innovative programs that test promising practices in the NYC Child Welfare arena. In addition, to direct scholarship programs, NYFC operates a youth led youth elected Youth Advisory Board (YAB) comprised of youth currently in foster care or alumni of foster care. NYFC partners with the New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and its network of non-profit foster care agencies on all programmatic work as well as over 32 community partners. NYFC manages over 30+ unique grants annually on behalf of ACS as well as oversees several large-scale multi-year pilot programs delivered through community partners.
About the Position
New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) seeks an experienced, compassionate, and informed individual to serve as the Manager of Youth Programs. The Manager of Youth Programs is responsible for both direct service and administrative duties. The Manager of Youth Programs will support the design of strategic programs, manage youth activity, and expand NYFC’s signature programs. Reporting to NYFC’s Director of Programs, the Manager of Youth Programs will provide support for all NYFC signature programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Case Management
- Carry an active caseload of scholars and meet monthly across signature programs;
- Manage individual youth cases, including meetings, referrals, and coordination with school, foster care agency, and other providers;
- Monitor all aspects of youth programs, including: participant recruitment, enrollment, orientation and academic success;
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations;
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions, admissions, scholarships and financial aid process for low-income and underrepresented youth;
- Familiarity with the administration and interpretation of standardized testing for basic skills and college placement examinations;
- Meets once monthly with Nick’s Scholars and provides academic advising, and career and personal counseling;
- Assists Scholars with setting academic, professional, and personal goals and developing individual plans to achieve their goals;
- Coordinates and conducts workshops focusing on academic success and college preparation;
- Monitors students’ program participation, academic progress and in-school attendance;
- Develop collegial relationships with NYC foster care agencies, serve as an advocate;
- Support supervision, operations, programming and evaluation of programs including program planning, program development and implementation, supportive counseling/case management and assessment;
Program Management/Strategy and Innovation
- Utilize NYFC’s existing Logic and Program Models to ensure outcomes are tracked and benchmarks met;
- Design and produce reports for dissemination to key stakeholders;
- Maintains and prepares student case notes and records attendance at program activities;
- Experience in student leadership and mentoring programs;
- Makes recruitment presentations targeted to foster care agency staff, students and community partners;
- Reviews applications and participate in applicant interviews along with Director of Programs and Executive Director;
- Assists in the tracking of program alumni;
- Track student progress and provide consistent documentation/progress notes about observed student needs and recording in Salesforce;
- Collect and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on program outcomes, and performance trends;
- Responsible for data entry and maintaining files and documentation of youth information
- Assist the Director of Programs in preparing progress/program reports, managing program data, achieving deliverables as required
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information.
- Conduct outreach to youth and agencies on various programs offered by NYFC.
- Prepare standard reports on programs as needed
- Act as liaison and information resource for emergency funds applicants ad foster care agencies
- Supervise and manage other direct service staff as needed
- Must be willing to travel to several New York City schools for training, meetings and events;
- Working and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- Must be flexible to work one evening per month and an occasional weekend
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, education, counseling or related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years of experience working with TRIO programs and/or high school students, parents and college residential programs.
- An interest in child welfare and youth development.
- Self-starter with the ability to be a proactive, flexible, and creative problem solver in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to connect with people, provide needed support and demonstrate patience and maintain positive attitude.
- Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to and passion for NYFC’s mission.
Location: New York City with a flexible hybrid schedule - NYFC offers employees a hybrid work model wherein all employees may elect to work from home on some days. Employees are expected to come into the office on some days or they may be required to attend in-person meetings or site visits depending on their job duties.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range $60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; vacations and holidays; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans and commuter pre-tax benefits.
How To Apply
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