Director of Institutional Giving

Scope

South Bronx United (SBU) is a highly ambitious, international-award-winning, youth development organization serving nearly 2,000 youth annually. Its core mission is to enrich the lives of at-risk, immigrant, and first-generation youth and to help them reach college and pursue careers through academics, mentoring, workforce development, civic engagement, and soccer. SBU’s budget now exceeds $3M that supports programs and a robust team of staff, volunteers, and mentors . SBU is looking for a new team member to be at the heart of these efforts to grow its revenue and impact.

The Director of Institutional Giving role requires a detail-oriented, amiable, mission-driven individual who can manage foundation and corporate relationships, oversee funding proposals and grant writing, actively secure sponsorships for events and initiatives, and think strategically about opportunities for revenue growth and institutional partnership and cultivation. SBU seeks a leader who will motivate our team to succeed by setting ambitious targets, providing new opportunities, and embodying people-first approach to growing revenue.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

1. Manage foundation and corporate relationships.

• Cultivate strong relationships through site visits, meetings, program updates, and events.
• Manage volunteer and engagement opportunity offerings for corporate partners.
• Maintain strong records of all interactions

2. Oversee funding proposals and grant writing.

• Mange grant deliverable pipeline, ensuring accurate and timely data recording in CRM.
• Prospect new grant and funding opportunities.
• Work with grant writer, development, associate, and program staff to complete and submit grant opportunities and reports.

3. Secure sponsorships for events and initiatives.

• Collaborate with Executive Director and development team on sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Benefit, Charity Cup, and other events.
• Communicate with current and prospective sponsors to ensure appropriate recognition and cultivation.

4. Oversee government funding efforts.

• Work with Executive Director and Finance Manager in applying for government funding, completing grant contracts, and securing reimbursements.
• Identify new government opportunities.

5. Strategize new opportunities for revenue growth and institutional partnership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate has the following experience and skills:

• 5 years of development experience
• Experience in development planning, grant writing, corporate sponsorship, special events, capital campaigns, and stewardship.
• Self-motivated problem-solver; exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and optimistic
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and customer service sense
• First-rate writing skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Adept at skillfully partnering with program staff; and able to quickly assimilate knowledge about South Bronx United and its work
• A passion for the mission and programs of South Bronx United and the broader community
• An ability to work in diverse, multi-cultural settings

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, Salary range of $80,000-$100,000 with opportunities to grow
• Full health benefits, with dental and vision options
• Commuter Benefits, Health FSA options, employer-managed 401k, paid parental leave
• 26 PTO days annually
• Additional benefits and perks through Vensure PEO
• The opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team to make a different in the lives of thousands of young people and families.

To Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume with the subject “Director of Institutional Giving” to hiring@southbronxunited.org. Please do not call.  Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. To learn more about the organization visit www.southbronxunited.org.

Direct link: http://southbronxunited.org/director-institutional-giving