Foundation and Corporate Relations Director

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent careand commuter transit program
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth, career advancementand CEU credits

What You Will Do

• Initiates, plans and implements creative/innovative approaches (e.g. planning site visits) to solicit/attract foundations and corporations to funding opportunities at VNS Health; identifies/matches VNS Health projects and programs in need of funding with funder interests; and identifies/solicits key volunteers and/or staff as appropriate in funding request meetings.
• Researches, develops and writes fundraising materials including grant proposals, summary reports (e.g., prospective funding sources) and other materials for prospective and existing funding sources.
• Identifies, cultivates and maintains relationships with potential and existing donors through continuous communications via phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings. Focuses on key referrals as prospects.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates meetings with funders, prospective funders and/or VNS Health staff. Prepares and distributes meeting materials (e.g., background and profile material on the funder and target goals for such meetings).
• Manages database of existing and prospective foundation and corporation grants and selected individual donors and prospects.
• Ensures data is accurate and updated, as needed.
• Develops/facilitates regular communication (e.g., presentations, meetings, phone-calls, reports and memos) with board members, development committee, program and operational staff and key volunteers for the purpose of developing, implementing and reporting fund raising strategies.
• Designs and develops corporate membership/sponsorship programs.
• Continually reviews/assesses programs and recommends changes as appropriate. Lead implementation of approved changes.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, Education or other related discipline required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in foundation or grant proposal writing and donor relations, in a not-for-profit environment required
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Proficient with personal computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and FC Search required
• Strong understanding of and contacts within NY Metropolitan fund-raising community required
• Experience using Raiser's Edge software preferred