Director of Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take charge of and expand the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives for the Northeast region in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, East.

• Develop and implement strategies for a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects.

• Oversee a portfolio comprising 100 six and seven-figure prospects, creating tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospects and donors through visits, written communication, regular updates, and events.

• Identify new prospects and design as well as execute donor engagement opportunities alongside Development Operations.

• Plan and carry out events of various themes and scales for diverse audiences.

• Forge partnerships with alumni and volunteers to bolster regional fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team on select high-capacity donors, including preparing for meetings and following up thereafter.

• Suggest and organize development travel for key principals and their representatives.

• Work together with other regional fundraisers to share best practices.

• Represent the Development team at conferences and networking events.

• Collaborate across the Foundation to promote a culture of philanthropy.

• Enhance Salesforce usage to monitor and assess key metrics, utilizing data to refine practices and guide decision-making.

• Ensure the prompt creation and distribution of fundraising and stewardship materials, collateral, briefings, and personalized proposals.

• Achieve fundraising goals and key performance indicators.

• Broaden the prospect pipeline.

• Assist in leading and executing regional development events.

• Propose, organize, and staff Foundation executive travel to the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 - 10 years of experience in fundraising, including at least five years in a leadership role directly securing funds.

• Proven history of cultivating relationships with major donors, with a preference for closing gifts of $1M or more.

• Strong comprehension of fundraising programs and high-level gift strategies, including Planned Giving.

• Capability to establish and nurture long-term, productive relationships both internally and externally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.