Director Development - Strategic Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Lead a robust and sustainable fundraising and external relations plan to grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships with leading companies and influential nonprofits, with a focus on securing grants and sponsorships at the $25K+ level.
• Serve as an external-facing ambassador in all donor relationships and as needed, support Executive leadership, including the Chief Executive Officer, in high-stakes interactions.
• Develop and execute donor proposals and reports within the portfolio, ensuring that donor business objectives are aligned with organizational mission and grant compliance is maintained.
• Work closely with Individual Giving, Events, Foundations teams to integrate shared fundraising strategies for maximum organizational benefit.
• Manage strategic employee engagement and pro-bono volunteer activities for high-level donors.
• Conduct research and lead outreach efforts to expand the pool of corporate prospects—especially companies that are BIPOC, women-owned/led, and align with Safe Horizon values—for grant support and strategic partnership opportunities, including event sponsorship and cause marketing.
• Strategize with the Communications team regularly to identify full range of opportunities with companies and influential groups, such as media visibility and co-branded partnerships.
• Take on special projects as requested, plus other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate fundraising and portfolio management experience, including independently executing a sophisticated fundraising operation at a nonprofit.
• Demonstrated history of successfully meeting fundraising goals and securing corporate and other high-profile gifts and grants at the $50K+ level.
• Experience in nonprofit grants management, sponsorship, or cause marketing.
• Top-notch presentation, public speaking, project management, and business and grant writing skills required.
• Exceptional attention to detail while acutely aware of the "big picture," i.e., revenue strategy and financial goals.
• Comfortable working with various constituencies and skilled in articulating the mission of Safe Horizon in a manner that generates supportive responses; history of success in securing and managing new relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple demands.
• Passion for Safe Horizon’s mission & values, grounded in anti-racist and survivor-centered analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to travel within New York City as needed.