Director of Philanthropy

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Clear Light Leadership Full time
Job Title: Director of Philanthropy

Clear Light Leadership is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Philanthropy to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to enhance and expand our fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conceptualize and execute a dynamic and comprehensive fundraising plan to significantly grow annual fundraising dollars.
  • Personally prospect and qualify new target donor segments and individuals to expand upon our current donor markets.
  • Establish a moves management system for new donors and craft integrated strategies to increase giving levels, numbers of gifts, and multi-year commitments.
  • Activate strategies and build infrastructure in multiple areas such as major gifts, corporate giving, annual giving, planned giving, digital fundraising, and private foundations.
  • Collaborate with the senior team on special events to cultivate, solicit, and steward potential and current donors.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in non-profit fundraising with demonstrated success in multiple aspects of fundraising.
  • Particular strength in prospect research and ability to develop a substantial donor prospect pipeline.
  • Successful history of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new donors through a moves management process.
  • Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders in the community, at corporations, and within the organization.
  • Track record of developing and implementing new fundraising programs with a metrics-focus and sense of urgency.
  • Understanding of and lived experience in New York City and with its fundraising community.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Attributes:
  • Driving force in and enthusiasm for fundraising in new markets.
  • Creative, ambitious, and tenacious in finding untapped areas of opportunity.
  • Superior attention to detail, highly organized, and capable multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Independent while also highly collaborative and a team player willing to pitch in on all things big and small.
  • Professional presentation with excellent communication skills.
  • Deep commitment to Clear Light Leadership's mission.
Benefits:

Clear Light Leadership provides a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, a 401K plan including match, and more. The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $170,000 and $200,000 and will be dependent on experience and skills.

This role is located in New York City in downtown Manhattan. This position has the option to be full-time in the office or to work on a hybrid model, coming into the office approximately 3 days a week. Frequent in-person meetings with potential donors are required.



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