NYBG Job Description
Title | Reports to |
Director Foundation Relations | Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations |
Position Summary: |
The Director of Foundation Relations in an integral member of the Foundation Relations team who will play a vital and leading role in producing best-in-class fundraising and donor relations results personally raising $1 million or greater in new commitments annually. The Director will develop grant proposals to private foundations federal and state agencies and others to support all aspects of the Gardens operations including the Annual particular this role will specialize in fundraising for exhibitions humanities education programming and horticulture at NYBG. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations.
Maintenance of key relationships both internal and external will be vital to this positions success. Proactive and strategic oversight of a growing portfolio of donors is also paramount to the role.
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Specific Duties & Responsibilities: |
- Partner with the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and members of the Foundation Relations team to produce best-in-class fundraising and donor relations results.
- Cultivate solicit and steward dynamic donor and prospect portfolio personally raising $1000000 or greater in new commitments annually and increasing by 6% year-over-year for the next five years to support the Gardens strategic planning emphasis.
- Liaise with all departments across NYBG including Education the LuEsther T. Mertz Library NYBG Science Horticulture Exhibitions Finance the Presidents Office and others.
- Support the design of strategic programs and projects in collaboration with experts and staff across divisions.
- Prepare written documents including proposals reports letters acknowledgements and other materials as required.
- Prepare program budgets for proposals and financial reports in collaboration with program staff Advancement and Finance and speak knowledgeably about budgeting standards.
- Effectively manage data inputs into a Customer Relationship Management system.
- Initiate and lead donor and prospect calls meetings and tours.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends at special events and to meet deadlines.
- Other related duties as needed.
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Qualifications: | |
| - Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in foundation relations grant-writing and budget development.
- Creative and strategic thinker with superior written and verbal communication skills. Writing samples required.
- Ability to thrive in an environment that emphasizes teamwork as well as individual initiative.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with all levels of staff donors prospects and public.
- Excellent organization skills to manage multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines.
- Meticulous and consistent in matters of accuracy presentation and attention to detail.
- Drivers license required.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Raisers Edge donor tracking software preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in working for a cultural or educational institution preferred.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum stand walk sit drive a golf cart climb stairs. There may be some work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm | |
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Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $100000-$110000.
Required Experience:
Director
NYBG Job DescriptionTitleReports toDirector Foundation RelationsAssociate Vice President of Foundation RelationsPosition Summary:The Director of Foundation Relations in an integral member of the Foundation Relations team who will play a vital and leading role in producing best-in-class fundraising a...
NYBG Job Description
Title | Reports to |
Director Foundation Relations | Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations |
Position Summary: |
The Director of Foundation Relations in an integral member of the Foundation Relations team who will play a vital and leading role in producing best-in-class fundraising and donor relations results personally raising $1 million or greater in new commitments annually. The Director will develop grant proposals to private foundations federal and state agencies and others to support all aspects of the Gardens operations including the Annual particular this role will specialize in fundraising for exhibitions humanities education programming and horticulture at NYBG. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations.
Maintenance of key relationships both internal and external will be vital to this positions success. Proactive and strategic oversight of a growing portfolio of donors is also paramount to the role.
|
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: |
- Partner with the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and members of the Foundation Relations team to produce best-in-class fundraising and donor relations results.
- Cultivate solicit and steward dynamic donor and prospect portfolio personally raising $1000000 or greater in new commitments annually and increasing by 6% year-over-year for the next five years to support the Gardens strategic planning emphasis.
- Liaise with all departments across NYBG including Education the LuEsther T. Mertz Library NYBG Science Horticulture Exhibitions Finance the Presidents Office and others.
- Support the design of strategic programs and projects in collaboration with experts and staff across divisions.
- Prepare written documents including proposals reports letters acknowledgements and other materials as required.
- Prepare program budgets for proposals and financial reports in collaboration with program staff Advancement and Finance and speak knowledgeably about budgeting standards.
- Effectively manage data inputs into a Customer Relationship Management system.
- Initiate and lead donor and prospect calls meetings and tours.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends at special events and to meet deadlines.
- Other related duties as needed.
|
Qualifications: | |
| - Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in foundation relations grant-writing and budget development.
- Creative and strategic thinker with superior written and verbal communication skills. Writing samples required.
- Ability to thrive in an environment that emphasizes teamwork as well as individual initiative.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with all levels of staff donors prospects and public.
- Excellent organization skills to manage multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines.
- Meticulous and consistent in matters of accuracy presentation and attention to detail.
- Drivers license required.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Raisers Edge donor tracking software preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in working for a cultural or educational institution preferred.
|
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum stand walk sit drive a golf cart climb stairs. There may be some work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm | |
| | |
Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $100000-$110000.
Required Experience:
Director
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