Manager of Philanthropic Engagement

Background

The HOPE Program is a leader among New York City job training providers, upskilling adult jobseekers (ages 18 - 70) for a broad range of sectors, including a focus on green construction, maintenance, infrastructure and related careers. We work with individuals facing deep structural barriers to employment, including histories with the criminal legal system, current and/or past homelessness, substance abuse disorders, low educational attainment and more. Our comprehensive approach includes classroom training, industry-recognized certifications, digital literacy and access, financial literacy and access, mental health support, case management, paid job training, and our signature “HOPE for Life” approach, which provides a vital community of support throughout the lives of HOPE graduates’ careers. With measurable outcomes among the strongest in the industry, HOPE’s impact sits at the intersection of COVID-19 recovery, racial justice, and building a more equitable future for New York City. Our work is best described in the words of our graduates, such as Ramon.

The Position

HOPE is seeking a Manager of Philanthropic Engagement who will be responsible for building and developing long term relationships with donors. The position reports to the Director of Development. This is a hybrid position, working out of both of HOPE’s locations (Downtown Brooklyn / South Bronx, 1 Smith Street / 1360 Garrison Avenue) at least three times a week. The position will be an active front-line fundraiser, meeting and interacting regularly with donors and prospects.

Responsibilities

Individual Giving

• 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.

• Leverage corporate engagement opportunities to identify and cultivate prospective individual donors.

• Ensure effective donor stewardship through prompt and compelling thank you letters, phone calls and other cultivation.

Special Events

• Work with the Director of Development to plan and execute HOPE events.

• Help to identify and solicit in-kind donations/sponsorships.

• Help to coordinate all logistics for HOPE events.

• Help to identify opportunities for new and innovative events to support HOPE’s mission.

Other

• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Development.

  Salary/Benefits

  The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000, and is dependent upon experience. HOPE provides a full package of benefits including healthcare and dental insurance, retirement plan, competitive vacation (plus half-day Fridays during summer which is equal to 7.5 additional vacation days, and 12 paid holidays.

  Interested Candidates

  Please respond to this posting, or email your cover letter, indicating what position you are applying for and where you saw the listing, and your resume to hr@thehopeprogram.org. Resumes unaccompanied by a cover letter will not be reviewed. No telephone calls, please.

  The HOPE Program is an equal opportunity employer.

  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 3 or more years of development experience.

• Proven track record of closing 5 figure gifts.

• Impeccable Oral and written communication skills including strong editing and proofreading skills.

• Ability to cultivate and steward relationships with diverse donors and prospects.

• Capable of working on multiple projects at once and meeting deadlines.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Project management and special events experience

• Technical proficiency in Salesforce a plus. Must be competent in MS Office and other applications.