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Volunteers of America-Greater New York · 2 days ago

Director of Foundation Relations

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. The Director of Foundation Relations will create and implement development strategies to enhance relationships with private foundation donors and expand the donor base to support programmatic needs and revenue targets.

Home ServicesNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

In partnership with the AVP Institutional Giving, develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans to support private foundation growth that is aligned with VOA-GNY’s vision, strategic plan, and fundraising priorities

Collaborating with staff across the organization (i.e. program, finance, research and evaluation), lead and/or support the development of complex grant proposals aligned with the organization’s capabilities and strategic goals

Create and facilitate cultivation and stewardship events, round table discussions or recognition opportunities appropriate for foundation donors

Collaborate in the planning of fundraising events and activities including the annual gala

Develop and implement donor communication strategies, including calendars and timelines

Become an expert in describing the work of VOA-GNY and the experience of the clients we serve, getting to know staff members, programs, and clients in order to articulate the case for support

Qualification

Grant writingFundraising operationsRelationship managementNon-profit sector knowledgeProject managementEthical standardsHomelessness issuesCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required with 5+ years of professional experience in managing relationships with foundation donors, grant writing or fundraising operations

Familiarity with issues pertaining to homeless services, affordable housing, behavioral health and substance use disorders, economic empowerment, and intimate partner violence is a plus

Passion for anti-poverty work and adherence to the highest ethical standards

Ability to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with a variety of foundation types and with internal stakeholders

Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends in the non-profit sector

Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience conveying complex concepts in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner

Familiarity with program budgets and the principles of program design, implementation, and evaluation

Strong organization and project management skills