Manager of Philanthropic Engagement
Job Category: | Development |
Location: | Brooklyn |
Job Sectors: | Community Improvement |
Salary Range: |
Qualifications:
A dynamic and outgoing professional with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a performance-driven environment. Experience in developing long-term relationships with funders, including corporations, individuals and the Board of Directors. Bachelor’s Degree with excellent computer, writing and interpersonal skills. This position is an active front-line fundraiser, meeting and interacting regularly with donors and prospects.
Responsibilities:
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Individual Giving
HOPE currently achieves approximately 15% of our annual budget from a base of 1000 individual donors. We are seeking a manager with major donor experience to grow this revenue stream.
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Develop and implement an individual donor program which leverages HOPE’s existing base of donors and volunteers to increase major gifts by 20% in two years
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Leverage corporate engagement opportunities to identify and cultivate prospective individual donors
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Support Development Department in all aspects of the annual appeal, including development of collateral, donor lists and letters; list management; board engagement; and logistics of a 2,500+ piece mailing; oversee social media, donor follow up and other strategies to exceed $225,000 in individual contributions.
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Ensure effective donor stewardship through prompt and compelling thank you letters, phone calls and other cultivation
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Maintain meticulous records of donor engagement through Fund – EZ and Salesforce.com databases
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Special Events
The Manager of Philanthropic Engagement has lead responsibility for HOPE’s signature events. Our lead event is A Taste of HOPE, a cocktail-style gala that takes place in May. Additional events include Humor for HOPE as well as new initiatives to cultivate major donors.
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Work with Development Department, Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify event leadership, build and support a committee, and engage sponsors to achieve event fundraising goal ($460,000 in FY’19)
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Identify and solicit in-kind food and beverage sponsors
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Coordinate all logistics for A Taste of HOPE, including venue, catering, audiovisual, presentations, sponsors, journal, volunteers and others.
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Engage community partners, media and other resources to achieve goal of 200 – 300 participants
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Work with Gotham Comedy Club to secure a date and book talent for Humor for HOPE; coordinate outreach and communication with Board and staff to meet or exceed revenue goals
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Identify opportunities for new and innovative events to support HOPE’s mission
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Other
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Manage HOPE’s full-time Development Assistant
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Leverage HOPE’s active social media to support event and other fundraising goals
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Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly staff meetings
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Other duties as assigned
Salary/Benefits: Salary is competitive dependent upon experience. HOPE provides a full package of benefits including: healthcare and dental insurance; retirement plan; competitive vacation, personal and bonus days; and 12 paid holidays.
Interested Candidates: Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Resumes unaccompanied by a cover letter will not be reviewed. No telephone calls, please.
The Hope Program
The Hope Program
- 1 Smith Street, 4th Floor
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- United States
- Phone: 7188529681