Fundraising Development Associate-Grant Writer

Organizational Summary: Bridge Street Development Corporation is an innovative nonprofit community development corporation based in the historic Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn. Bridge Street builds and sustains strong communities throughout Central Brooklyn by advancing financial empowerment, social justice, and racial equity through a range of integrated programs serving youth, older adults, small businesses, and residents. Learn more at

Position Summary: The Fundraising Development Associate / Grant Writer supports Bridge Street’s fundraising and resource development efforts with a primary focus on grant writing and prospect research. This position works closely with the President & CEO, Director of Development, and program staff to identify funding opportunities, prepare competitive grant proposals, and support the tracking of reporting requirements.

This is a detail-oriented, deadline-driven role well suited for a strong writer who is comfortable synthesizing program information, working across departments, and managing multiple submissions simultaneously.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and track foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities; prepare funder profiles and briefing materials to support proposal development.
• Draft, edit, and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, reports, and funder acknowledgements.
• Maintain and update a centralized library of proposal content, organizational narratives, and standard attachments.
• Coordinate proposal development timelines, including collecting programmatic and financial information and facilitating internal review and approvals.
• Track proposal submissions, funding decisions, reporting deadlines, and funder communications through a centralized grants calendar to ensure timely follow-up and compliance.
• Participate in funder briefings, webinars, and trainings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills, with the ability to synthesize programmatic and organizational information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under time constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools, including Word, Excel, and document management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with guidance, exercise sound judgment, and follow established processes and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Familiarity with community-based, social justice, affordable housing and/or economic development organizations.
• Experience with grant research sources and platforms (i.e. Candid, Grant-Watch, etc.)
• Experience supporting grant reporting, compliance, or funder communications.

Working Conditions: This position requires in-person/in-office work at our Central Brooklyn office location, with flexibility for occasional site visits and attending community meetings. Occasional evening or weekend work required to meet organizational needs and community engagement activities.

Compensation: Salary range of $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Bridge Street offers comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision insurance and a 403b retirement savings plan.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected]. Please submit all documents as PDFs and write “Fundraising Development Associate – Grant Writer” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Bridge Street Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified based on organizational needs and funding requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Grant proposal writing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person