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Director of Institutional Giving

SCOPE
South Bronx United (SBU) is a highly ambitious, international-award-winning, youth development organization serving nearly 2,000 youth annually. Its core mission is to enrich the lives of at-risk, immigrant, and first-generation youth and to help them reach college and pursue careers through academics, mentoring, workforce development, civic engagement, and soccer. SBU’s budget now exceeds $3M that supports programs and a robust team of staff, volunteers, and mentors . SBU is looking for a new team member to be at the heart of these efforts to grow its revenue and impact.

The Director of Institutional Giving role requires a detail-oriented, amiable, mission-driven individual who can manage foundation and corporate relationships, oversee funding proposals and grant writing, actively secure sponsorships for events and initiatives, and think strategically about opportunities for revenue growth and institutional partnership and cultivation. SBU seeks a leader who will motivate our team to succeed by setting ambitious targets, providing new opportunities, and embodying people-first approach to growing revenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities include the following:

1. Manage foundation and corporate relationships.

• Cultivate strong relationships through site visits, meetings, program updates, and events.

• Manage volunteer and engagement opportunity offerings for corporate partners.

• Maintain strong records of all interactions

2. Oversee funding proposals and grant writing.

• Mange grant deliverable pipeline, ensuring accurate and timely data recording in CRM.

• Prospect new grant and funding opportunities.

• Work with grant writer, development, associate, and program staff to complete and submit grant opportunities and reports.

3. Secure sponsorships for events and initiatives.

• Collaborate with Executive Director and development team on sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Benefit, Charity Cup, and other events.

• Communicate with current and prospective sponsors to ensure appropriate recognition and cultivation.

4. Oversee government funding efforts.

• Work with Executive Director and Finance Manager in applying for government funding, completing grant contracts, and securing reimbursements.

• Identify new government opportunities.

5. Strategize new opportunities for revenue growth and institutional partnership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
A strong candidate should meet the following requirements:

• 5 years of development experience

• Experience in development planning, grant writing, corporate sponsorship, special events, capital campaigns, and stewardship.

• Self-motivated problem-solver; exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and optimistic

• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and customer service sense

• First-rate writing skills

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Adept at skillfully partnering with program staff; and able to quickly assimilate knowledge about South Bronx United and its work

• A passion for the mission and programs of South Bronx United and the broader community

• An ability to work in diverse, multi-cultural settings

SCHEDULE
Full-time, primarily in-person

BENEFITS

• Full-time, Salary range of $80,000-$100,000 with opportunities to grow

• Fully covered health insurance plan, vision and dental options, life insurance.

• Commuter Benefits, Health FSA options, employer-managed 401k, paid parental leave, 26 PTO days annually

• Individual professional development fund

• Additional benefits and perks through PEO

• 40% discount at SBU’s Clubhouse Cafe coffee shop.

• The opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team to make a different in the lives of thousands of young people and families.

START DATE
Negotiable

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter specific to this position with a resume and subject line: “Director of Institutional Giving” to hiring@southbronxunited.org