Posted on September 20, 2012

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Director of Development

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Work with Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising strategies and execution
• Oversee and manage day to day planning, operations, organization and execution of New Heights’ annual MADNESS event, including sponsor relations, honoree relations, event chair and committee relations, auction (live and silent), ticket sales, partnerships and venue relations
• Oversee and manage the day to day operations of all other New Heights special events
• Organize and manage donor database
• Create, initiate and manage new donor cultivation events, site visits and ‘friend-raisers’
• Manage all donor acknowledgments
• Organize and manage annual Direct Mail campaign
• Support media and marketing campaigns relating to development and external communications
• Actively scan media sources for pertinent information about potential donors and prospects

Qualifications:

• Passion for the New Heights Mission
• Strong proficiency with applications MS Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience working in development, fundraising, event production and/or sponsorship sales for 5 years or more
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to multi-task and develop long-term planning while executing on short term needs
• Ability to communicate across sectors, ranging from event vendors and volunteers to corporate executives
• Must be flexible to adapt to shifting organizational needs and work priorities
• Penchant for solution-based problem solving and positive thinking
• Experience with donor fundraising software and programs, Salesforce preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, and preference given to Master’s degrees, or equivalent, in related fields

Application Instructions

Send cover letter and resume to Ted Smith, Executive Director, at tsmith@newheightsnyc.org. Indicate “Director of Development” in the subject line. No phone or fax inquiries – we will respond if we require further information. New Heights is an equal opportunity employer.