Development Executive

Our client is seeking a Development Executive to join their team in Long Island! The Development Executive reports to the Senior Development Director and is an energetic and ambitious fundraiser who will successfully partner with the development team and volunteer leadership to ensure the success of fundraising events and opportunities throughout the year focused on the North Shore of Long Island. The Development Executive's portfolio is $1M+ and will be raised through a combination of events, face to face solicitations, and grants.

• Salary: $75k - $80k
  
• Must live in the North Shore area and be familiar with it and able to network/fundraise.
  
• Driving is always involved as there will be lots of meetings with prospects, etc.
  
• 4 days in office 1 day remote. Flex on which day is remote.
  
• Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM

Responsibilities:

• The Development Executive will focus their time on the North Shore of Long Island with a committed group of lay leadership responsible for the community's principle fundraising event, the Cocktail Party and Auction
• Candidate will coordinate with lay leadership to oversee all details for this event which raises ~$900k - $1M with an established committee and event chairs :
• These additional events raise ~$150k
• Glen Head Country Club Card Party, Champions for Charity and overseeing our Long Island camp volunteer days and related sponsorships
• Development Executive will work to continue strengthening the pipeline of young philanthropists ages 35 - 45
• Candidate will also focus strengthening corporate partnerships
• The Development Executive will create new opportunities and relationships, seek out and successfully solicit individuals, companies, and foundations, and maintain relationships with past organizations/donors
• Candidate will be responsible for grant writing, soliciting new grant opportunities, and maintaining relationships with past organizations who have given grants
• Development Executive must feel comfortable public speaking as they speak at committee meetings and provide tours of our LI camp throughout the summer
• Candidate must be energetic and passionate about our mission
• The position is a hybrid of in-person and remote work based on residency. In-person work takes place at the Long Island office in Oceanside. During camp season, candidate should expect to be at the LI camp (located in Wheatley Heights) regularly for tours and volunteer days
• Position requires occasional evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 7-10 years' professional fundraising and development experience
• Proven record of major gift fundraising success in the New York philanthropic community
• Candidate must be able to identify, cultivate, and engage new donors with significant philanthropic capacity via strategic outreach and action steps, including one-on-one discovery meetings and personalized engagement opportunities
• Proven ability in team building skills with both professional and lay leadership
• Experience managing event committees and working with honorees to help them achieve fundraising goals
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and move quickly from one project to another while maintaining overall perspective
• Demonstrated track record of motivating and energizing others
• Strong budgeting, strategic planning, and marketing skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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