Job Description

A BOUT RED HOOK INITIATIVE (RHI )

Red Hook Initiative (RHI) is a community-based nonprofit working to improve the lives of the more than 6,500 residents of Red Hook Houses, Brooklyn's largest public housing complex. RHI believes that social change to overcome systemic inequities begins with empowered youth, and that change in communities should come from within. In partnership with community adults, we nurture young people in Red Hook to be inspired, resilient, and healthy, and to envision themselves as co-creators of their lives, community, and society.

Youth development, community building, and community hiring are at the core of RHI's approach to strengthen Red Hook's future. Our model gives young people and residents the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to interrupt the systems and barriers that perpetuate historic inequities for the community. Residents lead the way toward a more equitable, hopeful future. Over our 24-year history, RHI's model and dedicated team have been nationally recognized for its innovative, place-based approach to social change.

THE ROLE

RHI seeks an Institutional Giving Manager to drive our Foundation and Government revenues which, in FY26, total $2.2M and $1M, respectively. The Institutional Giving Manager will be an exceptional writer, maintain diligent records and deadlines, work well collaboratively across teams, and be a clear and compelling representative of RHI's mission, vision, and values for our institutional supporters. They will manage all phases of foundation and government revenue, from prospect research to opportunity evaluation, proposal writing and submission, report writing and submission, and renewal or closeout. This role will work closely with the Senior Director of Development for revenue strategy and stewardship, the Development Assistant for procurement and records management, and the Senior Manager of Communications for alignment in telling the story of RHI across audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Institutional Giving Manager include but are not limited to:

• Grant Writing & Submission: Serve as the primary writer and submission lead for foundation and government grants and contracts. Develop compelling proposals and reports aligned with funder priorities. Synthesize programmatic and financial inputs into clear external narratives.

• Project & Deadline Management: Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines. Manage internal timelines to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Track proposal, reporting, and renewal cycles across all institutional funding.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with program staff and finance to gather required inputs. Partner with Development Assistant to maintain records in Salesforce, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Align with the Senior Manager of Communications on messaging and storytelling.
• Prospect Research & Pipeline Development: Identify and evaluate new foundation and government funding opportunities. Conduct research to align opportunities with RHI programs and revenue goals.
• Funder Stewardship & Cultivation: Support the design and execution of institutional engagement strategies. Coordinate touch points and relationship building efforts with funders.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing foundation and/or government grant portfolios, with the ability to independently drive proposals and reports from start to finish. They are an exceptional writer who can translate programmatic and financial information into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences. They demonstrate strong project management skills, effectively managing multiple deadlines, reporting cycles, and cross-functional inputs. This individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable, with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively. A commitment to community-based work and alignment with RHI's mission and values is essential.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes)

• Excellent persuasive writing skills and ability to synthesize and interpret internal inputs for external audiences
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and priorities
• Adaptability in shifting priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willing to adjust work hours as required by deadlines and be in the office more than 3 days per week, with open communication and supervisory support
• Willingness to support development team projects such as events and year-end appeals
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Dropbox preferred
• Passion for RHI's mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years progressive experience in grant writing and grants management
• 3-5 years progressive responsibility of a foundation and/or government portfolio
• Some experience in a Brooklyn or NYC community-based organization preferred
• Some experience in a youth development or social services nonprofit organization preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS (ENVIRONMENT) & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The RHI work environment is characteristic of a typical indoor office/community programs environment, and the noise level is generally quiet to moderate.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, the employee will be required to operate a computer, printer, and other office equipment.
• RHI provides a hybrid work arrangement for employees: three days in office, two days remote work.
• This job is based on-site at RHI's main program office in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will either be a resident of Red Hook or one of its neighboring communities or will be within reasonable commuting distance to RHI's main program office.

COMMITMENT TO DEI & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RHI is committed to building a culturally diverse community, and we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that every individual brings a unique set of skills and experiences. While our job description lists specific qualifications, skills, and competencies, we also recognize that true potential can often transcend those lines. If you share our commitment to justice and community empowerment, even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

RHI strives to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our core values and commitment to our employees. The salary for this position ranges from $75K to $85K, based on the candidate's qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program with 12 counseling sessions per year, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 20 PTO days of paid time off, and "Summer Fridays" when possible. Additionally, RHI is closed for one week in August and November, and during the last week of the year for a holiday break, ensuring employees have time to rest and recharge.

TO APPLY

Please log on to the RHI career portal at: for further instructions about how to apply for this position. Please be sure to attach your cover letter and resume as one combined pdf.

Date Issued: March 23, 2026

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