Development Director-NYC #973

Our client, Met Council www.metcouncil.org is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy.

Position Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for cultivation of major individual donors, new prospects, and institutional givers.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and cultivate new $5,000+ major gift donors, including participating in strategic planning with senior staff.
• Develop partnership and major gift proposals by targeting donors based on potential for giving and substantive interests.
• Work with existing philanthropic and business partners to identify new prospects for solicitation and cultivating relationships.
• Work closely with key thought leaders and top donors to identify new opportunities for strategic partnerships.
• Initiate and conduct donor research. Create concise and accurate research profiles using an array of data (i.e. biographical information, philanthropic history, etc.).
• Design and execute customized cultivation and solicitation strategies, matching the objectives of the organization and interests of the donor or prospect. Ensure necessary follow-up and stewardship.
• Conduct face-to-face solicitations and secure new gifts from individuals.
• Ensure donor and prospect communications and information are updated in Salesforce database.
• Assist the Development team on special projects and events to such as yearly gala and golf outing.
• Provide administrative assistance as needed.
• Collect and report outcome metrics for the Managing Director, Development and prepare reports for the board of directors.
• Create development and fundraising policies to follow industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required).
• 5 years of increasing responsibility in the areas of fundraising.
• Proven track record in the execution of fundraising strategic plans, setting and meeting goals and management of comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Proven ability to fundraise significant gifts.
• Knowledge of the philanthropic community in New York.
• Experience working with Jewish communal leadership and an understanding of the regional differences in various donor communities.
• An excellent communicator who speaks and writes with clarity and purpose to internal and external constituencies.
• An independent, strategic thinker with good judgment, sensitivity and common sense.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to project professional competence.
• A strong commitment to integrity.
• Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Please submit your application to: Development Director (#973) | Joel Paul Group