Account Executive

About the role

The New York Women in Communications Foundation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support our mission. This role will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations to secure financial support for our programs and initiatives. The Director of Development will play a key role in advancing our strategic goals and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that includes individual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and special events.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, and foundation prospects.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the annual Matrix Awards and other cultivation events.
• Manage the development and submission of grant proposals and reports to foundation and corporate funders.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to leverage their networks and support fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Utilize the organization's donor database (Salesforce) to track and analyze fundraising data, generate reports, and ensure accurate donor records.
• Supervise the Development Manager and provide leadership and mentorship to the development team.
• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to create compelling messaging and materials for fundraising campaigns.
• Stay abreast of trends and best practices in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, with a proven track record of securing significant gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Demonstrated success in major gift solicitation ($25,000+) and corporate sponsorship.
• Experience in planning and executing successful fundraising events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, board members, and key stakeholders.
• Experience with donor database management (Salesforce preferred) and fundraising analytics.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the mission of New York Women in Communications and a commitment to advancing women in the communications industry.

Pay & schedule

• Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
• This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York, NY, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.