Overview
Director Individual Giving and Community Engagement
Summary:
The Director Individual & Community Engagement will be a key member of the Individual & Community Engagement team. The Director will manage a personal portfolio of major donors, lead Safe Horizon’s junior board, build a monthly donor program, and contribute to cultivation and fundraising events.
The Director Individual & Community Engagement will report to the AVP Individual & Community Engagement and will work closely with Safe Horizon’s Chief Development Officer and other members of the Individual and Community Engagement team.
Responsibilities:
- Steward an existing portfolio of ~200 major donors (gifts of $1-10K annually) and grow major donor pool.
- Serve as staff lead for Safe Horizon’s junior board, Leaders on the Horizon. Increase group participation and identify opportunities for deeper engagement.
- Build a monthly donor program with special communication strategy.
- Contribute to planning and execution of major fundraising events as well as virtual and in-person cultivation events.
- Work closely with campaign team to ensure consistent and compelling donor messaging; develop authentic and meaningful stewardship moments.
- Track progress on revenue goals and key performance indicators, identifying areas of opportunity and course correction.
Qualifications:
- Genuine appreciation for Safe Horizon’s mission.
- 8+ years of fundraising experience.
- Proven track record of cultivating and closing five-figure gifts.
- Experience working with young professional groups.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and experience engaging diverse demographic groups.
- Creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional judgment and integrity.
- Thorough understanding of Salesforce and other relevant data management systems.
If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
New Requirement:
Effective October 29, 2021, as a private contractor of The City of New York all Safe Horizon employees, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Technology Statement:
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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