Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Manager of Institutional Giving will serve as a critical Advancement team member. The new team member will be responsible for drafting and submitting grant renewals, proposals, and reports for DREAM’s $7M private and public grants portfolio. Additionally, this team member will manage the operations of the Grants team by tracking deliverables, updating Salesforce, and reconciling gifts with the Finance team and broader Advancement team.
As DREAM continues to expand and scale, the Manager will help to drive strategic internal and external relationships. Acting as the Grant’s team liaison to internal teams (data, finance, and schools and program) as well to external partners in government and foundations, the new team member will need a dual lens of relationship-building and strong organizational skills. Crucially, the Manager of Institutional Giving will be a strong writer and capable of evolving DREAM’s grant narratives to institutional partners. All of this will be accomplished under the guidance of – and in partnership with – the Senior Director of Development, Chief Advancement Officer, co-CEOs, and other Advancement leadership.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.