Executive Director Fundraising

Overview

At New York Blood Center, one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve. 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, the Executive Director, Fundraising serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting New York Blood Center Enterprises fundraising efforts. In partnership with the Office of Sponsored Programs, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities.

The Executive Director Fundraising will design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating grants, foundation, corporate, government, individual and philanthropic support.  This individual will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to cultivate major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support. In addition to expand and diversify NYBCe’s contributed revenue base and pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for ongoing and new initiatives.

• Working with Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, B2B Marketing, develop collaterals and promote awareness of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and the breadth of our products and services to potential funders.
• Actively work with SLT to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.
• Have primary responsibility for the development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach.
• Develops and implements a fundraising plan for each channel to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
• Strategize and implement events and engagement opportunities for corporate, grant, foundation, individual cultivation, and solicitation.
• Oversee office and software systems, including Salesforce to support all projects and operations.
• Develop and execute the plan for Capital Campaign to support Rye and CELSH.
• Invest in a public relations/marketing campaign to raise the profile of the NYBC pre-Capital Campaign.
• Design a naming opportunity program that passionately communicates the value and impact of any investment.
• Collaborate with SLT to develop and implement the financial strategy.
• Support team responsible for identification of funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position NYBCe ahead of major funding changes or trends.
• Monitor all contributed revenue, and sources, provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders.
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.
• Identify, develop, and mentor the development team.
• Solidify and diversify funding sources to reduce dependence on any one source and ensure long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, business, fundraising or related area.

Experience:

Ten years of experience in fundraising/philanthropy at a major organization or entity. 

Three years of supervisory or managerial experience required.

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of computerized systems.

Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Travel:

Ability to travel to NYBCe locations 20% of the time.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong attention to detail in all work processes.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of complex issues and situations.  Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of staff up to and including executive leadership.

Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.

Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.

Ability to work in a strong team environment. 

Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.

Ability to be responsive and available to management in order to address issues and concerns as they arise. 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures. 

Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $190,000.00 /year to $200,000.00/year. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

Salary : $190,000 - $200,000