Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT CITY HARVEST
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
City Harvest seeks an Institutional Partnerships Manager to be a key part of the Institutional Partnerships team, supporting the team in raising more than $13 million in annual revenue from government and foundation sources. The Institutional Partnerships Manager will be responsible for a portfolio focusing on government partners and prospects, strategizing and executing on overall engagement strategy, contract deliverables (e.g., proposals and reports), and moves management. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, highly organized, and thoughtful individual with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.
The Institutional Partnerships Manager will report to the Director, Institutional Partnerships. This is a great opportunity for those with a keen interest in nonprofit work and fighting hunger in New York City. This is a hybrid position based at the Food Rescue Center in Sunset Park West, Brooklyn.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively manage a portfolio of partners and prospects – with a focus on those in federal, state, and local government – supporting the Institutional Partnerships team in raising more than $13 million in annual revenue.
- Regularly liaise with programs, operations, and finance teams, as well as external consultants, to develop and refine fundraising strategies.
- Conduct regular research on partners and prospects to support pipeline development and management.
- Participate in calls, webinars, office hours, and meetings with partners and prospects to develop strategies and execute on opportunities.
- Lead in the development and submission of high-quality assets (e.g., proposal, reports, updates), leveraging existing resources and collaborating around new resources where needed.
- Support policy and government relations staff in preparing for government hearings and meetings to ensure appropriate messaging around City Harvest funding requests.
- Liaise with other City Harvest teams to review contract language, confirm programmatic and financial reporting requirements and deadlines, and coordinate on jointly managed relationships.
- Ensure that all relevant staff are aware of contract requirements, and lead in the completion of accurate and on-time reporting.
- Complete gift processing, donor acknowledgement, and other administrative tasks related to portfolio, ensuring all data is updated in Raiser’s Edge CRM.
- Establish and maintain expert knowledge of City Harvest programs and effectively communicate our work internally and externally.
- Other duties as assigned.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. Experience in fundraising, project management, sales, or client relations highly preferred.
- Experience with federal, New York State, and/or New York City government funding is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to tackle multiple projects with competing deadlines. Project management experience is a plus.
- Capacity to build strong relationships across professional levels and job functions, both internally and with external partners.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and analyze project budgets and financial reports.
- Proficiency in computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite required and Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising CRM experience highly preferred.
WHY CHOOSE CITY HARVEST?
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards:
- Competitive market salaries
- Generous time off
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) with employer contributions towards premiums
- Employer-provided life insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
- Commuter Benefits
- Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans)
At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.