Director, Foundation Relations

NYBG J ob Description

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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 aspect s 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 $ 10 00000 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 :

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 w ork 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

Key Skills

Revenue Cycle Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Algebra,MailChimp,Media Relations,Social Listening,Relationship Management,Customer relationship management,Medicare,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 100000 - 110000