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Associate, Related Affordable Foundation

Related Affordable • Full-time • New York, New York • $80k - $90k / year • 1w ago

Associate, Related Affordable Foundation

Location: New York, New York

Employment Type: Full-time

Requisition ID: 20774

About the Employer

Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States, headquartered in New York City with offices and major developments across the world. The company owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side. Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Related Affordable leads the company's efforts to preserve and improve the nation's affordable housing stock and owns and oversees one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the nation.

Role Summary

The Associate will play an integral role in supporting the Related Affordable Foundation's grantmaking, scholarship program, and community impact work. This position will provide support throughout the full lifecycle of grants—from research and due diligence through award distribution, program implementation, and evaluation—while ensuring compliance with 501(c)(3) rules and regulations. The role will be based onsite full-time in the New York office and will report directly to the Foundation's Executive Director.

What You'll Do

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams—including Affordable Acquisition, Construction, Portfolio Management, and Property Management—to align grantmaking initiatives with organizational priorities
Support end-to-end grantmaking and scholarship operations, managing grants and the scholarship program from initial outreach through implementation and evaluation
Advance grantmaking efforts by identifying potential nonprofit partners, conducting due diligence, coordinating applicant follow-up, and supporting grant award processing, distribution, and monitoring
Conduct research and landscape analysis to inform strategic decision-making, including insights on prospective grantees, priority impact areas, and emerging sector trends
Maintain and update a robust database of community-based organizations to strengthen the Foundation's network and outreach pipeline
Evaluate select grant proposals for mission alignment and project feasibility and prepare recommendations for leadership review
Oversee grant payment and tracking processes, ensuring accurate documentation
Organize and participate in routine check-ins with grantees to support grant reporting and strengthen partnerships
Serve as a responsive point of contact for nonprofit partners, property staff, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and relationship-centered communication
Support program planning and implementation by working with Foundation team, nonprofit partners, and property management staff
Synthesize and communicate project updates to Foundation leadership, offering insights, progress summaries, and recommendations
Support board operations, including preparation for board meetings and drafting monthly board reports
Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation, representing its mission and values to internal colleagues, partner organizations, and community stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take full ownership of projects and outcomes
Comfortable using technology to source partners, summarize documents, and increase the effectiveness of team operations
Positive, "can-do" attitude, self-motivated, and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated project management ability spanning from project initiation to completion
Strong problem-solving skills, identifying the root causes of issues and leveraging prior experience and education to derive creative and impactful solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
High level of receptivity to feedback and instruction
Exceptional time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with acute attention to detail
Empathetic and compassionate individual who gains significant personal satisfaction from assisting others in challenging economic circumstances

Preferred Qualifications

2–3 years of relevant experience in nonprofit management, philanthropy, affordable housing, public policy research, or program development

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed. Some travel is required.

Compensation

$80K–$90K

Benefits

Discretionary bonus incentives and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Related is an equal opportunity employer and is deliberate about the team and culture it is building. The company aims to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.

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