Birch Family Services
Institutional Giving Officer (Hybrid Position)
Birch Family Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Details
Job LocationAdministrative Office - New York, NY
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelBachelors Degree
Salary Range$90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryAdmin - Clerical
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Institutional Giving Officer (IGO) is a member of the Development team reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The IGO plays a key role in the Department's fundraising goals through managing existing grants and working to expand our institutional giving portfolio. The individual selected is responsible for identifying and applying for private funding opportunities that meet the organization's needs, overseeing and executing the full grant application process. Birch Family Services is an organization supporting children, adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities in New York City. Our early childhood, school and community-based programs touch more than 2,000 individuals and their families each day. The IGO is responsible for building a grants portfolio that will support the mission of Birch Family Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Generate revenue for Birch programs through timely submission of grant proposalsConduct prospect research on potential corporate and foundation opportunitiesBuild and maintain an in-depth understanding of Birch Family Services history, program areas, and needs to contextualize grant proposalsWork with program leadership and staff to determine organizational needs and determine which lenders could best address those needs, connect with potential funders, and seek opportunities to apply for fundingEnsure that systems and procedures are in a place for donor cultivation and recognition, site visits, recording and acknowledgment of gifts, research and prospect management, and compliance with all grant requirementsWork with program teams to ensure that budgets are accurately reflected in proposals and reports and tracked throughout grantPrepare all required interim and final reports for grants receivedDevelop a working proposal submission calendar and strive to ensure targets are metMaintain records for renewals, prospects, and related special projects for a diverse portfolio of philanthropic partnersUpdate Birch leadership of relevant funding opportunities and reporting needsCollaborate with colleagues to track and report on funding outcomes as neededAssists with preparation for Leadership and Board meetings as neededSupport the agency's fundraising events with a focus on identifying and securing potential corporate and foundation sponsorsQualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Proven success cultivating and soliciting private foundation and corporate giftsAbility to plan and execute all stages of grant acquisitionUnderstanding of the fundraising landscape and ability to identify and capitalize on opportunitiesKnowledge of and compassion for the special needs communityAbility to collaborate with various departments, leadership, and Board of Directors to achieve development goalsAdvanced communication skills including the ability to explain complex topics with clarity and brevityExceptional prospect research skillsHighly organized, possessing strong project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to work effectively independently and in cross-functional groupsAbility to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of organization and external partners.Other responsibilities as neededEducation:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or professional degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent experience required.Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in grant writing, preferably with a non-profit disability services organizationPrior experience or background in areas of advocacy for autism and developmental disability rights or awareness, and issues surrounding such programs, strongly preferredProven track record in securing six-figure funding opportunities
To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills in order to maximize their functioning in the community.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job LocationAdministrative Office - New York, NY
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelBachelors Degree
Salary Range$90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryAdmin - Clerical
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Institutional Giving Officer (IGO) is a member of the Development team reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The IGO plays a key role in the Department's fundraising goals through managing existing grants and working to expand our institutional giving portfolio. The individual selected is responsible for identifying and applying for private funding opportunities that meet the organization's needs, overseeing and executing the full grant application process. Birch Family Services is an organization supporting children, adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities in New York City. Our early childhood, school and community-based programs touch more than 2,000 individuals and their families each day. The IGO is responsible for building a grants portfolio that will support the mission of Birch Family Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Generate revenue for Birch programs through timely submission of grant proposalsConduct prospect research on potential corporate and foundation opportunitiesBuild and maintain an in-depth understanding of Birch Family Services history, program areas, and needs to contextualize grant proposalsWork with program leadership and staff to determine organizational needs and determine which lenders could best address those needs, connect with potential funders, and seek opportunities to apply for fundingEnsure that systems and procedures are in a place for donor cultivation and recognition, site visits, recording and acknowledgment of gifts, research and prospect management, and compliance with all grant requirementsWork with program teams to ensure that budgets are accurately reflected in proposals and reports and tracked throughout grantPrepare all required interim and final reports for grants receivedDevelop a working proposal submission calendar and strive to ensure targets are metMaintain records for renewals, prospects, and related special projects for a diverse portfolio of philanthropic partnersUpdate Birch leadership of relevant funding opportunities and reporting needsCollaborate with colleagues to track and report on funding outcomes as neededAssists with preparation for Leadership and Board meetings as neededSupport the agency's fundraising events with a focus on identifying and securing potential corporate and foundation sponsorsQualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Proven success cultivating and soliciting private foundation and corporate giftsAbility to plan and execute all stages of grant acquisitionUnderstanding of the fundraising landscape and ability to identify and capitalize on opportunitiesKnowledge of and compassion for the special needs communityAbility to collaborate with various departments, leadership, and Board of Directors to achieve development goalsAdvanced communication skills including the ability to explain complex topics with clarity and brevityExceptional prospect research skillsHighly organized, possessing strong project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to work effectively independently and in cross-functional groupsAbility to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of organization and external partners.Other responsibilities as neededEducation:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or professional degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent experience required.Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in grant writing, preferably with a non-profit disability services organizationPrior experience or background in areas of advocacy for autism and developmental disability rights or awareness, and issues surrounding such programs, strongly preferredProven track record in securing six-figure funding opportunities
To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills in order to maximize their functioning in the community.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.