St. Nicks Alliance
Director of Institutional Development
St. Nicks Alliance, New York, New York, us, 10261
Director of Institutional Development
Reports To:
Executive Director
Position Summary The Director of Institutional Development is responsible for St. Nicks Alliance’s institutional fundraising strategy. S/he will have a primary focus on foundations, soliciting major gifts, and corporate donations. The Director of Development will have an understanding of community development and settlement house movements and knowledge of foundations that support this work. The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability in youth and workforce sectors and will work collaboratively with St. Nicks Alliance organizational leaders in those fields. S/he should also possess entrepreneurial energy and be capable of articulating the organizational mission, vision, and innovative approaches. S/he will bring to our development office a hands-on approach combined with the ability to lead and be part of a team.
As a senior member of St. Nicks Alliance’s staff, s/he will engage in and foster continuous learning and collaboration among colleagues and support St. Nicks Alliance's Transformational approach.
Primary Responsibilities Plans & Executes Development Strategies
Collaborates with the Executive Director to develop an annual foundation and corporate development plan, budget, and calendar to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes are executed timely.
Prepares competitive grant applications.
Implements development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
Works with the senior management team to ensure a successful fundraising plan to grow workforce to achieve sustainability.
Assists in advancing Transformational initiatives to achieve scale in education, elder care, workforce, and housing.
Organizes Development Activities
Builds foundation relationships and prepares grant applications.
Facilitates ongoing fundraising efforts within the organization, particularly amongst four operating directors.
Works closely with program and fiscal staff to prepare and submit grant applications.
Promotes the Organization
Supports a comprehensive communication plan with ED and DED to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the organization’s fundraising activities.
Coordinates writing, design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts including the Annual Report.
Collaborates with colleagues to connect St. Nicks Alliance’s intellectual capital with marketing efforts.
Works to ensure St. Nicks Alliance’s presence among New York City decision makers.
Core Competencies The Director of Development should demonstrate competence in a majority of the following:
Possess knowledge and experience with NYC and national foundations.
Relationship Building: Promote and build external relationships.
Creative / Innovative: Develops new, innovative fundraising strategies.
Outstanding Written and Oral Communication.
Problem Solving and Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Understands and can articulate St. Nicks Alliance mission and new concepts.
Serves as Thought Leader.
Decision Manager: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks.
Planning and Organizing: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, and monitors progress towards goals.
Qualifications, Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of five years of development experience in a medium-sized nonprofit organization.
Proven fundraising track record with foundations, corporations, government, individual donors, elected officials, and major donors.
Demonstrated success in shaping, implementing, and leading programs that have increased support from major donors, corporations, and foundations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with varied constituencies, including Board members, staff, prospective donors, and institutional funders.
Working knowledge of New York City’s philanthropic, social, and government organizational leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; persuasive communicator with a keen eye for detail.
Salary Range : $100K-$125K Contact:
Karina Taveras at ktaveras@stnicksalliance.org
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Reports To:
Executive Director
Position Summary The Director of Institutional Development is responsible for St. Nicks Alliance’s institutional fundraising strategy. S/he will have a primary focus on foundations, soliciting major gifts, and corporate donations. The Director of Development will have an understanding of community development and settlement house movements and knowledge of foundations that support this work. The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability in youth and workforce sectors and will work collaboratively with St. Nicks Alliance organizational leaders in those fields. S/he should also possess entrepreneurial energy and be capable of articulating the organizational mission, vision, and innovative approaches. S/he will bring to our development office a hands-on approach combined with the ability to lead and be part of a team.
As a senior member of St. Nicks Alliance’s staff, s/he will engage in and foster continuous learning and collaboration among colleagues and support St. Nicks Alliance's Transformational approach.
Primary Responsibilities Plans & Executes Development Strategies
Collaborates with the Executive Director to develop an annual foundation and corporate development plan, budget, and calendar to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes are executed timely.
Prepares competitive grant applications.
Implements development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
Works with the senior management team to ensure a successful fundraising plan to grow workforce to achieve sustainability.
Assists in advancing Transformational initiatives to achieve scale in education, elder care, workforce, and housing.
Organizes Development Activities
Builds foundation relationships and prepares grant applications.
Facilitates ongoing fundraising efforts within the organization, particularly amongst four operating directors.
Works closely with program and fiscal staff to prepare and submit grant applications.
Promotes the Organization
Supports a comprehensive communication plan with ED and DED to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the organization’s fundraising activities.
Coordinates writing, design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts including the Annual Report.
Collaborates with colleagues to connect St. Nicks Alliance’s intellectual capital with marketing efforts.
Works to ensure St. Nicks Alliance’s presence among New York City decision makers.
Core Competencies The Director of Development should demonstrate competence in a majority of the following:
Possess knowledge and experience with NYC and national foundations.
Relationship Building: Promote and build external relationships.
Creative / Innovative: Develops new, innovative fundraising strategies.
Outstanding Written and Oral Communication.
Problem Solving and Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Understands and can articulate St. Nicks Alliance mission and new concepts.
Serves as Thought Leader.
Decision Manager: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks.
Planning and Organizing: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, and monitors progress towards goals.
Qualifications, Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of five years of development experience in a medium-sized nonprofit organization.
Proven fundraising track record with foundations, corporations, government, individual donors, elected officials, and major donors.
Demonstrated success in shaping, implementing, and leading programs that have increased support from major donors, corporations, and foundations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with varied constituencies, including Board members, staff, prospective donors, and institutional funders.
Working knowledge of New York City’s philanthropic, social, and government organizational leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; persuasive communicator with a keen eye for detail.
Salary Range : $100K-$125K Contact:
Karina Taveras at ktaveras@stnicksalliance.org
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