Philanthropy Officer

4 days ago

New York, New York, United States Harlem Grown Full time
Job Title: Philanthropy Officer

Harlem Grown is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Philanthropy Officer to join our team. As a key member of our development department, you will play a crucial role in securing financial support from individuals and family foundations to advance our mission and programs.

About Us

Harlem Grown is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Our mission is to create a culture of inclusivity and equity, where every individual feels valued and supported.

Job Summary

The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure funding from a targeted portfolio of individuals and family foundations with the capacity to give $10,000+ per year. You will cultivate and steward relationships with donors, provide personalized giving experiences, and engage prospective donors in the mission through leadership and research engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150 individuals and family foundations with a focus on those with the potential capacity to invest $10,000 or more per year.
  • Exceed growing individual fundraising goals, contributing to the collective development department fundraising efforts, currently at $6M+ annually with intention for accelerated growth.
  • Achieve activity metrics that serve as a roadmap to the revenue goal.
  • Use Salesforce as a strategic tool for portfolio, pipeline, metrics, and moves management.
  • Demonstrate to each portfolio donor the impact of their philanthropy.
  • Collaborate with leadership, volunteers, and colleagues to engage portfolio donors in a personally meaningful way, ensuring a seamless donor experience and maximizing every opportunity for engagement.
  • Attend organization events and use the opportunity to proactively deepen relationships and secure follow-up meetings.
  • Participate in regular strategy sessions and team meetings to share insights and contribute to the overall success of the fundraising program.
  • Collaborate with team members across the organization to develop and advance strategies designed to retain, engage, and grow a diverse donor base.
Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in relationship-based fundraising, with a track record of growing portfolio revenue year-over-year and securing $10,000+ gifts.
  • Experience securing $100,000+ gifts from individuals and/or family foundations preferred.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to high-level stakeholders in a persuasive manner.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or fundraising databases and tools.
  • Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% for donor events, engagements, and meetings.
  • Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • A passion for Harlem Grown's mission, values, and accomplishments.
What We Offer

Harlem Grown offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$130,000 USD, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our youth and community.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where every individual feels valued and supported. We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve.

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