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Director, Foundation Relations

Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations

Position Summary :

The Director of Foundation Relations is u00A0an 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 Gardenu2019s operations including the Annual Fund. In 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.

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Maintenance of key relationships, both internal and external, will be vital to this positionu2019s 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 $ 1,0 00,000 or greater in new commitments annually and increasing by 6% year-over-year for the next five years to support the Gardenu2019s strategic planning emphasis.
• Liase with all departments across NYBG including Education, the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, NYBG Science, Horticulture, Exhibitions, Finance, the Presidentu2019s Office and others.
• 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.

Qualifications :

• Bacheloru2019s Degree required; Masteru2019s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 -7 years of experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in foundation relations , grant-writin g and budget development.
• Creative and strategic thinker with superior written and verbal communication skills.u00A0 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.
• Driveru2019s license require d.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Raiseru2019s Edge donor tracking software preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in working for a cultural or educational institution preferred.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment:

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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.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm

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Benefits:u00A0

• 20 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

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Salary: Commensurate with experience within the following range u00A0 $ 95,000-$110,000

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