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Literacy in Community (LINC) is an award-winning, innovative organization and a leading force in New York City’s movement to end the literacy crisis by ensuring every child is kindergarten ready. Across the five boroughs, LINC mobilizes families, schools, libraries, and community organizations to surround young children with literacy-rich experiences from birth through five. Through play-based, science-of-reading–aligned programs, LINC empowers parents as their children’s first teachers and as literacy advocates, building the daily reading habits that set children on a path to lifelong learning. LINC also leads collective impact initiatives, engaging nonprofits and partners to expand and strengthen early literacy ecosystems. Chief Financial & Administration Officer (CFAO) Reports to: Executive Director Supervises: Director of Operations & HR + 2 Finance and Operations Staff Budget: $6.5M operating budget + oversight of investment and cash assets Location: NYC – LINC is a hybrid work environment. This role will require regular onsite presence, with some flexibility to work remotely. Work Schedule: 5 days/week, with events and deadlines requiring some varied hours or weekend work Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000, depending on experience, Benefits, and robust Paid Time Off offered How to Apply: To submit an application, please email your brief cover letter and resume to: with “CFAO role ” in the subject line About the Role We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Finance and Administration Officer (CFAO) to lead the financial health and long-term sustainability of a dynamic $6.5M nonprofit serving one city through robust in-person and virtual programming. The organization operates with complex and diverse revenue streams, including small individual donors, major gifts, foundations, corporations, schools, city and state government contracts, and a major annual gala. This role requires deep expertise in cash flow management, government grant compliance, investment oversight, and board-level financial leadership. The CFAO serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Board. The CFO directly supervises a Director of Operations, Senior Manager of Finance & HR, Grant Manager, and Operations Manager, ensuring strong financial oversight of HR, payroll, compliance, facilities, and administrative systems. This is a pivotal moment for LINC and for New York City. With the expansion of universal child care and the city’s commitment to literacy through NYC Reads, LINC is playing a leading role in shaping collective action across neighborhoods and institutions to achieve universal literacy. Joining LINC today means helping build a future where every child—regardless of zip code—has the opportunity to become a confident reader. Responsibilities Summary 15% 1. Financial Strategy & Organizational Leadership 30% 2. Revenue & Contract Financial Oversight 15% 3. Cash Flow & Investment Management 25% 4. Accounting, Compliance & Board Reporting 10% 5. Oversight of Operations (via Director: Operations, Payroll, Benefits & HR) 5% 6. Leadership & Team Management Key Responsibilities • Lead financial strategy, annual budgeting, and multi-year forecasting, • Manage complex cash flow across government reimbursement cycles and diverse revenue streams, • Oversee investment assets and banking relationships, • Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness, • Lead the annual audit and Form 990 process, • Present clear financial reporting to the Board and Finance Committee, • Partner with Development to align revenue projections and financial planning, • Oversee selection, management, and compliance for all benefits and retirement plans, • Supervise and mentor finance staff and the Director of Operations & HR Ideal Candidate Profile • 15+ years of senior financial leadership experience (nonprofit preferred), • Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting and government contract compliance, • Strong cash flow forecasting and liquidity management experience, • Experience overseeing investment assets, • Demonstrated success presenting to boards and advising executive leadership, • CPA, MBA, or advanced financial credential preferred Why This Role Matters This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial integrity, operational strength, and long-term sustainability in a complex funding environment.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Pulitzer Hall The Executive Director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program in Economics and Business Journalism oversees the preeminent fellowship for mid-career journalists devoted to the study of business and economics. Recipients of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowships receive full tuition for a year at Columbia University and a stipend for living expenses. The Executive Director is responsible for raising funds to cover these costs. They also have primary authority over significant financial resources, including an annual operating budget of more than $1.8 million and stewardship of a $35 million endowment . The role includes independent decision-making on budget allocation, long-term financial planning, revenue strategy and financial sustainability. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Executive Director defines and executes the Fellowship's multi-year strategy, aligning program priorities with those of the School and the University while advancing its national leadership in business and economics journalism. The Executive Director will be a thought leader devoted to the improvement of business journalism on a national level, while able to take advantage of the University's location in the center of the world's capital of business and media. In this role, they will work closely with Columbia Business School's MBA Program, as well as the Knight-Bagehot Board of Advisors and the alumni committee which represents more than 450 graduates of the Fellowship. The Executive Director engages senior University leadership, donors, and external stakeholders, and makes decisions with school-level impact on academic priorities, institutional partnerships, and reputation. Responsibilities * Set and drive the Fellowship's strategic direction, with accountability for program growth, relevance, and institutional impact. Serve as a key institutional voice in shaping the future of business journalism, both within Columbia and nationally. * Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to attract and select the nation's top journalists for the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship program. Oversee recruitment and selection strategy to maintain the Fellowship's position as the premier program for mid-career journalists. * Exercise full responsibility for budget planning, resource allocation, and long-term financial sustainability. Oversee endowment stewardship and develop multi-year revenue and fundraising strategies. * Lead all major fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, major gifts, and strategic campaigns. Responsible for fundraising and soliciting donations to sustain and grow the program. * Execute an annual Fundraising dinner and manage ongoing donor relationships. Develop other forms of revenue for the program. * Design educational programs for journalism fellows specializing in business, including public events and weekly seminars with media and business leaders. Advise and mentor fellows. * Ensure continued competitiveness and national leadership of the Fellowship. Strengthen the Fellowship's national profile and influence within journalism, media, and business communities. * Set the vision for the Fellowship's academic experience in collaboration with senior faculty and University leadership. Ensure the program remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with evolving industry needs. * Work closely with Columbia Business School's Deans, faculty and administrators to provide optimum curriculum choices and opportunities for the fellows. * Work closely with the Knight-Bagehot Board of Advisors and the alumni committee to ensure the best quality fellowship experience and outcomes, and in support of fundraising goals. * Serve as the senior spokesperson and representative to the Board of Advisors, alumni, donors, and industry leaders. * Build and sustain high-level partnerships across journalism, business, and philanthropy. Represent the program in senior-level University forums and external engagements. * Advise school leadership on issues related to journalism, business education, and executive programs. * Act as a visible thought leader shaping discourse in business and economics journalism. * Performs other related supervisory and leadership duties as required Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree, • Minimum 8-10 years' related experience, • Experience working in journalism, media, entrepreneurial and/or non-profit enterprises., • Experience designing and managing journalism fellowships and awards; experience in career development programs for students; producing educational seminars and public events; experience with foundations and program evaluation; Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree preferred., • Demonstrated achievement and the highest professional reputation in business and economics journalism., • Experience managing administrative staff and reporters., • Broad personal contacts within the world of journalism and business., • Experience planning large public-facing events including working with event coordinators, venues and talent., • Excellent communication skills and mentoring experience with mid-career journalists., • Broad understanding of the MBA curriculum and the skills needed to succeed in business school., • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets within a large organization., • Experience working with an advisory board including recruitment of members, management of the board roles, setting up regular meetings and communicating with the members. na Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Position Summary The Strategic Events Assistant is a fundamental support staff role of the Donor Relations and Strategic Events team that produces an average of 75+ fundraising, stewardship and cultivation events per year for VP&S. These events are designed to engage donors and donor prospects with the goal of raising critical funding for various clinical and research areas within CUIMC. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director of Donor Relations and Strategic Events. As a member of the Events team, the role of the Strategic Events Assistant is to provide crucial support for event initiatives the unit plans and produces. Large-scale events include benefits such as galas and performances. The team plans approximately 10 major fundraising events annually - including Columbia University's largest fundraiser, The Crown Awards Gala. Mid-size events could include golf tournaments, cultural tours, receptions, lectures, and panel discussions. Also included in the event roster are high-level donor dinners and board meetings. The Strategic Events Assistant will play a key role supporting the Executive Director in her role, as well as each of the event leads in the planning and execution of events. Responsibilities • Support lead project managers by setting up online ticketing pages, managing lists and RSVPs; researching and securing on-campus event spaces; facilitating Columbia-required paperwork; submitting and tracking invoices; reconciling event expenses; submitting and tracking donor gifts; executing post-event wrap-up; managing event photography delivery and distribution; conducting follow-up on donor pledges. - 25%, • Provide on-site logistical support for lead event planners for most of the in-person events, as well as on the back end of Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing shipping and couriers; coordinating event set-up; managing event materials; managing guest registration process; leading breakdown activity; and overall troubleshooting. Manage coordination of transportation and any travel. - 25%, • Conduct extensive off-campus venue research and scheduling. Research new vendors. Maintain venue, vendor, asset lists and libraries. - 15%, • Research, order, and manage branded promotional and event merchandise, as well as event supplies for the team. - 15%, • Assist Executive Director with scheduling and meeting preparation, expense reimbursements, overall unit requirements, and other administrative duties as needed. Perform additional related special projects as assigned. - 10%, • Experience with client relations/customer service., • Skilled in proofreading and copy editing., • Experience in graphics (Canva, Adobe) media production and social media, a plus., • Marketing, communications, and/or public relations experience, a plus., • Experience with the back end of Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars, a plus., • Strong technical and digital capabilities and the ability to work with management information systems and software systems. Highly skilled at MS Office software, especially Excel., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to exercise excellent judgment, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in all interactions., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining professionalism and strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Must be a self-starter with reliable follow-through and the ability to prioritize and complete projects in a timely manner., • Must be exceptionally and consistently well-organized and possess an orderly inclination., • Capability to participate in moderate level of physical activity. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Reporting to the Director of Alumni Giving, the Assistant Director, Alumni Giving joins a highly motivated, mission-drive and collaborative culture. The incumbent is responsible for raising critical funds for Columbia College. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to function as part of a complex organization. Responsibilities • Assumes responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities: organizes class meetings and class committees, coordinates class fundraising efforts for assigned classes, including at least two reunion classes each year., • Guides reunion committees in partnership with the Alumni Relations team., • Manages a prospect list of approximately 300 alumni donors. Solicits gifts through in-person and virtual meetings and by phone. Develops and supervises class mailings. Travels as needed., • Recruits and manages reunion committee members. Identifies, recruits, and cultivates other volunteers for fundraising and volunteer solicitations., • Serves as the Columbia College Fund liaison to Columbia College Young Alumni (CCYA)., • Collaborates with the Senior Associate Director, Columbia College Fund to engage current and identify new members for the Young Leaders Council. Contributes to planning and executing key young alumni fundraising events, as needed., • In partnership with a designated liaison from the central marketing team, manages the day-to-day operations of the annual fund marketing strategy., • Works with internal and external constituencies to develop and implement multi-channel, data-driven marketing strategies to cultivate donors to Columbia College., • Oversees the College's major campaigns, including Giving Day and the School's spring challenge. Develops campaign strategy and coordinate logistics across organizational teams and levels., • Works with other members of the Columbia College Fund staff to meet Annual Fund goals., • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent required., • A minimum of two to four years of relevant experience required., • Strong writing, communication, interpersonal and organization skills required and a familiarity with Microsoft Office is necessary. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with fundraising in a higher education setting preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Position Summary The Development Associate (DA) reports to the Senior Executive Director of Development (SED) and plays a central role in supporting the major gifts team that staffs Cardiology, Surgery and Ob/Gyn. The DA serves as a development support professional and helps ensure the effectiveness of the development team in fundraising activities, including donor relations, volunteer councils, and special events. The DA is responsible for scheduling appointments and meetings; drafting correspondence with donors; preparing, editing, and coordinating the production of donor reports including proposals and stewardship communications; preparing gift transmittals and helping to build the donor pipeline through coordinating prospect research. The DA supports the team's work with advisory boards through preparing for meetings and events and assisting with stewardship and cultivation events. The DA will handle database entry and will assist with and perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Additionally, the DA provides office management support for the VP&S office suite, managing the office's supply and maintenance needs. Responsibilities • Schedule appointments and meetings; proofread, edit, and coordinate the production of donor reports for proposals and stewardship communications; draft transactional donor communications and thank you notes; process gift transmittals and assist with prospect research. - 30%, • Coordinate Council meeting logistics and liaise with volunteers for both meetings and events. - 20%, • Handle database entry including coordination with the University gift processing team, maintain donor lists and files, and request and prepare reports based on gift officer needs. - 15%, • Assist with the execution of cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events. -15%, • Manage and maintain all VP&S (630 W. 168th Street, Suite 2-241) office supplies and coordinate with the VP&S OOD Operations team regarding office cleaning, repairs, and maintenance needs. - 10%, • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to exercise excellent judgment, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in all interactions., • Must be able to accurately handle diverse projects and a large volume of detailed work simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work., • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of confidentiality is required., • Superior Excel and MS Office skills required. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Reporting to the Executive Director, Development and Strategic Initiatives, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) on the Columbia Engineering Development and Alumni Relations Team (EDAR), the Director, Development and Industry Partnerships holds a robust portfolio with a primary focus on graduate level (MS and PhD) alumni and industry and corporate partners, including undergraduate alumni, parents and friends of Columbia with the capacity to make six- to eight-figure gifts. The incumbent is responsible for building a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation relationships with a primary focus on graduate level alumni. They will design and develop solicitation strategies and proposals, solicit and close gifts, and continually steward, discover, and cultivate donors. The incumbent is a collaborative team player who will also work closely with the Dean, the Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, EDAR, SEAS Offices of Strategic Research, Collaborations and Industry Innovations, and partners at Columbia University Office of Alumni Relations and Development (OAD) to identify priorities and execute our fundraising goals. They will serve as the primary point for EDAR working with SEAS faculty who are raising gifts to support their labs. This is a cross functional role requiring a holistic view and strategic program management. The incumbent must have effective writing and presentation skills and be a persuasive advocate for Engineering priorities. As a member of the Engineering Development and Alumni Relations team, they raise money for School priorities. Responsibilities Build, manage, and solicit a portfolio of major gifts, corporate and foundation gifts. • Responsible for conducting 150 personal visits over 12 months to cultivate, solicit, steward, and close gifts, in addition to cold calls., • Manage an active portfolio of 150 prospects, ensuring consistent follow-up and relationship building to enhance continued and increased support., • Manage and build a portfolio of SEAS graduate alumni, build and support the portfolio of corporate and foundation relationships, and secure gifts for research centers, SPA and other grants. It is important for the Director to collaborate and partner with SEAS Offices of Strategic Research, Centers Operations, Collaborations and Industry Innovations, and with individual Faculty who are working on gifts to their labs., • Must have demonstrated success in achieving fundraising goals and managing high-level donor relationships., • Prepares written solicitation materials, proposals, talking points, and briefings tailored to individual donors and prospects to unlock personal philanthropy, as well as corporate and foundation gifts., • Actively seek opportunities through alumni and faculty networks., • Serves as a partner within EDAR and OAD to help other fundraisers leverage alumni donors' roles in industry as founders, members of the c-suite or research leads to unlock additional funding outside of individual philanthropic gifts. Work with colleagues in Corporate and Foundation Relations at the University level., • Directly solicit or support 25 annual gifts of $10k+ each year., • Partner with units across the University, including the Engineering Office for Research and Engineering Industry Innovations, where philanthropic giving plays a crucial role in establishing a research Center or cluster, or other complex project., • This includes advising or seeking appropriate guidance on distinguishing gifts from grants or sponsored research; drafting gift agreements; coordinating internal review processes and in some cases, facilitating gift agreement negotiations between donors and Gift Strategy; working with colleagues within departments, Finance, and other relevant teams to ensure gifts are set-up, received, and processed as needed., • Establishing best practices for complex corporate gifts., • Builds internal relationships with administrators and faculty across the School and campus to understand School and University priorities. Attends related meetings, • Participate in regular team meetings to evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed, • Serve as the primary liaison between the Engineering Development team and department administrators and faculty involved in the gifts process. Draft gift agreements, coordinate internal reviews of agreements and other related materials, and when needed facilitate negotiations among donors, industry partners, and Gift Strategy. Collaborate with departments, Finance, and other teams to ensure gifts are properly set up, received, and processed. Provide updates and guidance on development processes and serve as a resource for department assistants and faculty on development-related questions., • Serve as a liaison between relevant teams and EDAR regarding outreach and communications with alumni, donors, and prospects, ensuring coordination that reflects and balances existing relationships., • Lead training sessions for School colleagues to promote understanding of development processes and procedures as needed., • Support donor/volunteer boards as needed, including planning and leading meetings and recruiting new members., • The Columbia Engineering Board of Visitors (BOV) includes a number of dedicated and engaged industry leaders. They work in committees and advisory groups. The incumbent may manage and help develop the committee on Industry Partnerships to advance the priorities of the School in partnership with the Senior Director, Industry Innovations and Director of Strategic Collaborations. Organize two-four committee meetings per year; work with the Dean and Vice Dean of Engineering to set strategic priorities for this committee. Minimum Qualifications • A bachelor's degree is required., • A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience demonstrating success in all phases of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations or a demonstrated ability to establish long-term relationships with constituents., • Experience with volunteer management, programming and events; or related experience is required., • Excellent writing and communication skills, tact, sensitivity and mature judgment are required., • Must be professional, organized, creative and efficient, able to work successfully, both individually and as part of a team., • Demonstrates a spirit of mutual support and excitement for Columbia and embodies collaborative problem-solving across complex organizational structures., • An advanced degree is desirable., • Experience with Columbia University structure and cultures strongly preferred as is successful experience staffing senior institutional leaders., • Five to seven years in fundraising, corporate/industry related or related transferable experience preferred, with demonstrated success fundraising giving or applicable ability., • Experience with higher education., • Having an intellectual interest in engineering, technology and STEM would be helpful., • This position requires evening and weekend work and travel as necessary. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Reporting to the Executive Director, Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Senior Director of Major Gifts provides leadership and strategic direction for the major gifts program at Columbia Engineering. The Senior Director of Major Gifts is responsible for planning and executing year-on-year major gifts activity and goal setting for major gifts of $1,000,000 - $10,000,000 on behalf of the School. The Senior Director of Major Gifts will manage the frontline major gifts officers process, and set annual fundraising targets through careful coordination of the pipeline, strategy development, solicitation timeline, and ask outcomes for major gifts of $1,000,000 - $10,000,000 as a key partner to the Executive Director. Together with the Executive Director, the Senior Director sets ambitious and annual achievable targets for growing the major gift pipeline over time as Columbia Engineering focuses on ongoing high-priority areas, in addition to the School's building campaign, an exciting School expansion to Manhattanville. In addition to management responsibilities for the major gifts program, the Director also serves as an active fundraiser focused on growing six- and seven-figure donors to the school. The Director will also take a role working with the Vice Dean of Development and Alumni Relations and the Senior Director, Alumni Relations, high-level volunteer boards as needed. Responsibilities Management of major gifts team and program, including strategic planning, portfolio & research management 50%: • Supervise and mentor a team of 2-3 major gift officers, including goal setting, performance evaluation, pipeline, and accountability using university based standardized metrics., • Management of all elements of the major gift fundraising program (gifts ranging from $100,000-$5,000,000) including: population analysis; prospect validation; donor upgrades; volunteer/peer-to-peer outreach by existing major gift donors; proposal development; and coordination with key major gift partners in Central and across OAD., • Conducts annual analysis of the major gift prospect pool to identify new opportunities and donor upgrades; guide advancement strategy and activity to meet fundraising targets, and set goals for the team and for individual fundraisers., • Together with the Executive Director, Vice Dean, the Senior Directors, sets ambitious and achievable targets for growing the major gift pipeline over time to match Columbia Engineering's exciting growth priorities, including a $1B+ capital campaign, an exciting School expansion to Manhattanville, and plans for its next broader campaign., • Key partner to the Executive Director and Vice Dean in planning and implementing solicitation strategies for School priorities for our major prospects, including the Building Campaign, Financial Aid, Professorships, Research Funding and other targeted OAD and School priority fundraising campaigns as needed., • Helps the major gifts team prepare materials including proposals, briefings and talking points for Dean and senior leader meetings for donors in their portfolios., • Works independently with internal and external partners to set and meet annual goals for the major gifts program at Columbia Engineering including donors and potential donors in the alumni, parents, industry and friends' communities; volunteers; faculty and students., • Leads volunteer communities in tandem with the Major Gifts efforts, • Trains volunteer fundraisers and works with them to make solicitations of their peers., • Attends regular full team meetings and leads additional fundraising meetings to evaluate progress and prospect assignments including leading EDAR's Bi-Monthly Moves Management Meeting ("M3") at which key prospects are discussed, analyzed and strategized. Will also lead other development team meetings as assigned., • Serves as a role model across EDAR, beyond their team members., • In addition to management responsibilities for the major gifts program, the Senior Director also holds a personal portfolio and serves as an active fundraiser focused on growing six- and seven-figure donors to the school., • Responsible for personal portfolio up to 100 prospects for cultivation, solicitation & stewardship of high-level portfolio of mostly major and some principal gifts level donors., • Responsible for conducting 150 personal visits over 12 months to cultivate and solicit and close gifts, including interactions with members and prospective members of the Engineering Board of Visitors., • Prepares written solicitation materials, proposals, talking points, and briefings tailored to individual donors and prospects., • Volunteer Board Responsibilities: The Senior Director partners with the Vice Dean, donor managers, and the Senior Director of Alumni Relations to support and manage high-level volunteer boards, including the Board of Visitors (BoV). This role includes building and maintaining a pipeline of board volunteers in partnership with donor managers., • Separately, EDAR also engages volunteer donors in its fundraising efforts. As needed, the Senior Director may be responsible for leading, planning, and executing the work of additional donor boards and committees as assigned across EDAR donor constituencies., • Leads aspects of School's key events including class day, commencement, convocation as needed., • Collaborates with the other Directors and Senior Directors to build team spirit and collectively achieve our ambitious goals across alumni engagement, donor engagement, and fundraising and participation goals. Bachelor's degree required and advanced degree strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree and 7-9 years of development experience (primarily in major gifts fundraising), or other related senior experience in a philanthropic environment, required. Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage the time of senior volunteers, and demonstrated success in all phases of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding large gifts ($500,000 and above) from individuals. At least seven (7) years of previous leadership/management experience is necessary. This position requires evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel. Preferred Qualifications Seven to nine years in fundraising or related transferable experience preferred, with demonstrated success in annual, major, principal, or capital giving or applicable ability. Experience with higher education is preferred. Having an intellectual interest in engineering and technology would be helpful. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Morningside Reporting to the Senior Director, Major Gifts, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) Major Gift Officer identifies, cultivates and solicits alumni, parents and friends of Columbia Engineering with the capacity to make gifts in the range of $250,000 to $10,000,000. The incumbent is responsible for a portfolio of approximately 150 individuals in their portfolio. They will also design and develop solicitation strategies, personally solicit and close gifts, and continually steward and cultivate donors. The incumbent is a collaborative team player who will work closely with the Dean, the Dean's Senior Leadership, the Vice Dean for Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Columbia Engineering Development and Alumni Relations (EDAR) team, and others at Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development (OAD) to identify priorities and execute our fundraising goals. The incumbent must have effective writing and presentation skills and be a persuasive advocate for Engineering priorities. They are a member of the Engineering Development and Alumni Relations team and help raise money for School priorities. Responsibilities Prospect Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship 45%: Responsible for conducting 150 personal visits over 12 months to cultivate, solicit, steward, and close gifts, in addition to cold calls and planned giving gifts Manage an active portfolio of 150 prospects, ensuring consistent follow-up and relationship building to enhance continued and increased support. Must have demonstrated success in achieving fundraising goals and managing high-level donor relationships. Prepares written solicitation materials, proposals, talking points, and briefings tailored to individual donors and prospects. School MGO's attend prospect meetings with the Dean of the School, schedule meetings, brief the Dean before the meetings, and draft follow-up communications for the Dean. Travel as required to advance relationships and meet portfolio goals. Strategic Planning, Portfolio & Research Management 25%: Conduct ongoing prospect research to identify and qualify new potential donors. Develop and implement strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for each assigned prospect. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive contact reports and activity records in the Advance database. Sets ambitious and achievable targets for growing the major gift pipeline over time to match Columbia Engineering's exciting growth priorities, including a $1B+ capital campaign, an exciting School expansion to Manhattanville, and plans for its next broader campaign. Regularly review and refine the portfolio to align with institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic potential. Collaboration with Faculty, Leadership & Development Teams 20%: Partners and coordinates actively with campus colleagues to advance Office of Alumni and Development and/or school objectives and build partnerships leading to increased major gift production and to ensure a unified, strategic approach to donor engagement. Partners and collaborates effectively with administrators and faculty to understand School/University priorities, works with them on meetings, solicitations and gifts. Builds internal relationships with administrators and faculty across the School and campus to understand School and University priorities. Attends related meetings. Participate in regular team meetings to evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed. Events, Donor Engagement & Other Duties 10%: Attend and support events that facilitate prospect and donor contact. Plan and execute small development events to engage key donors and prospects. Prepare event briefings, correspondence, and follow-up communications. Collaborates on other events across the school's important communities key to facilitating engagement as needed. EDAR also engages volunteer donors in its fundraising efforts. As needed, Major Gifts Officer may be responsible for leading/assisting, planning, and executing the work of additional donor boards and committees as assigned across EDAR donor constituencies. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree desirable. A minimum of five to seven years of related experience is required. Excellent writing and communication skills, tact, sensitivity and mature judgment are required. Must be professional, organized, creative and efficient, able to work successfully, both individually and as part of a team. This position requires evening and weekend work and travel as necessary. Preferred Qualifications Five to seven years in fundraising or related transferable experience preferred, with demonstrated success in annual or capital giving or applicable ability. Experience with higher education preferred. Having an intellectual interest in engineering and technology would be helpful. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: The Columbia College Development and Alumni Relations (CCDAR) team serves the more than 55,000 living alumni of Columbia College along with current and past College parents and friends. We are an innovative team of development and alumni relations professionals committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships between Columbia alumni, parents, students and friends through engagement, participation and philanthropic investment. We connect stakeholders to opportunities that support College goals and advance engagement and fundraising priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director, Columbia College Fund, the Director for Parent Giving provides leadership for the Columbia College Parent Giving , including personal solicitation, volunteer management, marketing, interactive communications and parent stewardship of the annual fundraising program, and partnership in deploying parents fundraising initiatives for major and principal gift prospects for Columbia College. Responsibilities * The incumbent identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards parent donors and prospects. The Director manages a portfolio of active parent prospects capable of making gifts in the $15,000 - $250,000 range. Responsibilities include: making personal solicitations, writing proposals and appeals, negotiating gifts, stewarding the prospect relationship, and reporting on visits and solicitation activities as required. * Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Parent Leadership Council, and supervises the Parent Giving team in managing the day-to-day activities of the giving society. The Director identifies parent volunteer leaders; recruits and manages parent volunteers; and assists them in their peer solicitation work. * Educate, inspire and motivate other fundraising staff about Parent Giving and about working with parents. The Director coordinates with the university's major and principal gift teams to develop plans for the parent prospects in their portfolios with a goal of maximizing their philanthropy to Columbia. The incumbent plans and executes parent development events and programs over the course of the year to encourage the cultivation of parent prospects both for the College Fund and for major and principal gift opportunities. * Responsible for managing two members of the Parent Giving team. The Director leads by example, mentors, and motivates the Parent Giving team. The incumbent establishes benchmarks and monitors progress to ensure staff meets goals. * Partner with colleagues in Undergraduate Student Life, Advising, Center for Career Education communications, and other departments in the College and University to build a comprehensive parents program for donors, including enhancing engagement opportunities and communications during all four years of their child's time at Columbia. * Work closely with the Executive Director, Columbia College Fund to sets goals for the team and develops and implements strategies to increase revenue and participation annually. The Director supervises two fundraisers who work closely with others in the organization to develop marketing campaigns for parents, including social media. The incumbent ensures the smooth integration of staff efforts in direct marketing, volunteer management, and staff solicitation. * Other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * A minimum of five years of relevant experience * Candidate should be externally-focused, with a track record of personally soliciting and closing annual gifts and with strong volunteer management skills * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills including public speaking * Strong core values and judgement a must as a means of managing the complex world of parent fundraising. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential * Position will require evening and weekend assignments and travel Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree preferred * Experience fundraising in a higher education setting preferred Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: Morningside Reporting to the Senior Director, Major Gifts, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) the Senior Major Gift Officer identifies, cultivates and solicits alumni, parents and friends of Columbia Engineering with the capacity to make gifts in the range of $250,000 to $10,000,000. The incumbent is responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 individuals in their portfolio. They will also design and develop solicitation strategies, personally solicit and close gifts, and continually steward and cultivate donors. The incumbent is a collaborative team player who will work closely with the Dean, the Vice Dean for Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Executive Director, the Dean's Senior Leadership team, and the Columbia Engineering Development and Alumni Relations (EDAR) team, and others at Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development (OAD) to identify priorities and execute our fundraising goals. The incumbent must have effective writing and presentation skills and be a persuasive advocate for Engineering priorities. They are a member of the Engineering Development and Alumni Relations team and help raise money for School priorities. Responsibilities Prospect Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship 45%: Responsible for conducting 150 personal visits over 12 months to cultivate, solicit, steward, and close gifts, in addition to cold calls and planned giving gifts. Manage an active portfolio of 100 major gift prospects (and some principal gift prospects), ensuring consistent follow-up and relationship building to enhance continued and increased support. Must have demonstrated success in achieving fundraising goals and managing high-level donor relationships. Prepares written solicitation materials, proposals, talking points, and briefings tailored to individual donors and prospects. School MGO's attend prospect meetings with the Dean of the School, schedule meetings, brief the Dean before the meetings, and draft follow-up communications for the Dean. Travel as required to advance relationships and meet portfolio goals. Strategic Planning, Portfolio & Research Management 25%: Conduct ongoing prospect research to identify and qualify new potential donors. Develop and implement strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for each assigned prospect. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive contact reports and activity records in the Advance database. Sets ambitious and achievable targets for growing the major gift pipeline over time to match Columbia Engineering's exciting growth priorities, including a $1B+ capital campaign, an exciting School expansion to Manhattanville, and plans for its next broader campaign. Regularly review and refine the portfolio to align with institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic potential. Collaboration with Faculty, Leadership & Development Teams 20%: Partners and coordinates actively with campus colleagues to advance Office of Alumni and Development and/or school objectives and build partnerships leading to increased major gift and principal gift production and to ensure a unified, strategic approach to donor engagement. Partners and collaborates effectively with administrators and faculty to understand School/University priorities, works with them on meetings, solicitations and gifts. Builds internal relationships with administrators and faculty across the School and campus to understand School and University priorities. Attends related meetings. Participate in regular team meetings to evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed. Events, Donor Engagement & Other Duties 10%: Attend and support events that facilitate prospect and donor contact. Plan and execute small development events to engage key donors and prospects. Prepare event briefings, correspondence, and follow-up communications. Collaborates on other events across the School's important communities key to facilitating engagement as needed. EDAR also engages volunteer donors in its fundraising efforts. As needed, Major Gifts Officer may be responsible for leading/assisting, planning, and executing the work of additional donor boards and committees as assigned across EDAR donor constituencies. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree desirable. A minimum of seven to nine years of related experience is required. Excellent writing and communication skills, tact, sensitivity and mature judgment are required. Must be professional, organized, creative and efficient, able to work successfully, both individually and as part of a team. This position requires evening and weekend work and travel as necessary. Preferred Qualifications Seven to nine years in fundraising or related transferable experience preferred, with demonstrated success in annual or capital giving or applicable ability. Experience with higher education is preferred. Having an intellectual interest in engineering and technology would be helpful. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: The Director of Strategic Donor Relations and Stewardship leads the University's overarching stewardship and donor relations strategy, advancing an integrated, donor-centered model across schools and units. This role ensures that recognition, reporting, and engagement efforts are thoughtfully designed to strengthen retention, deepen relationships, and support sustained philanthropic growth. The Director sets a high bar for excellence in donor communications and continuously identifies opportunities to innovate and elevate the donor experience and stewardship practices. Reporting to the Deputy Vice President of Alumni & Development, this position works closely with senior advancement leadership, principal and major gift officers, school-based stewardship teams, and University administrators to govern institutional standards, drive alignment across a decentralized environment, and ensure stewardship efforts are consistent, coordinated, and strategically aligned with fundraising priorities. Responsibilities Stewardship Strategy & Governance • In partnership with key stakeholders, define a comprehensive, coordinated and donor-centered University-wide stewardship strategy., • Establish University-wide tiered stewardship standards., • Partner with Principal Gifts and the Office of the Executive Vice President to support senior frontline leaders to develop and execute high-touch engagement strategies that reinforce donor confidence and long-term philanthropic relationships., • Provide executive oversight of centralized recognition programs, including University Benefactors and 1754 Society., • Establish measurable outcomes to assess stewardship effectiveness, retention, and lifetime value., • Partner with Advancement Operations to embed stewardship tracking and reporting within the CRM., • Lead and develop a high-performing stewardship team, providing coaching, goal setting and performance management., • Integrate AI, where appropriate, to drive efficiency and effectiveness., • Manage budget and resource allocation. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree., • Demonstrated success stewarding major and principal level donors in a complex, decentralized institution., • Exceptional writing and communication skills, • Proven ability to lead institutional change through influence and stakeholder engagement., • Strong strategic thinking, governance experience, and data-informed decision-making capabilities. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration, • Bargaining Unit:, • Regular/Temporary: Regular, • End Date if Temporary:, • Hours Per Week: 35, • Standard Work Schedule:, • Building: The Columbia University School of General Studies is Columbia's nontraditional undergraduate school. The Leadership Gift Officer, General Studies, is an integral member of GS fundraising and identifies, cultivates, and solicits alumni and friends of the School for unrestricted and restricted gifts supporting financial aid and academic initiatives for undergraduate students, with an emphasis on securing gifts up to $100,000. These annual gifts provide important support for financial aid, new academic initiatives, and ongoing expenses, and the position is also responsible for ensuring the GS annual fund achieves its goals. This role reports to the Executive Director of Major Gifts, Arts & Sciences. Responsibilities • Under the guidance of the Executive Director of Development, Major Gifts, Arts & Sciences, the Leadership Gift Officer manages a portfolio of 300 prospects., • Conducts 125-150 personal visits with a personal annual production goal of $500,000., • Focuses on discovery work with increased focus on creating new parent engagement and giving strategies., • Conducts all follow-up development efforts needed to sustain and advance prospect relationships., • Ultimately responsible for sustaining a productive annual fund on behalf of GS, which will include but is not limited to partnering with Annual Fund Programs, Alumni relations, and gift officers across the Office of Alumni Relations and Development. The Leadership Gift Officer is expected to be self-motivated, well-organized, a collegial partner, possess an entrepreneurial spirit and, above all, a persuasive advocate for Columbia University's priorities., • Manages a small committee of volunteer fundraisers that help to solicit high-end annual gifts; acts as a primary liaison to these committee members to ensure efforts to promote General Studies., • A bachelor's degree and or equivalent., • Experience with higher education fundraising., • Advanced degree preferred., • Excellent writing and communication skills, tact, sensitivity and mature judgment are required., • Must be professional, organized, creative and efficient, able to work successfully both individually and as part of a team., • This position requires evening and weekend work and travel as necessary. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Job Description Position: Associate Director of Legacy Giving Department: Development Office Location: New York, NY (Headquarters) or Los Angeles, CA (Western) preferred, but this role is open to any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C. Work Type Designation: Hybrid. This role requires working from the office approximately 2-3 days per week. * In-office presence will be required for managing estate paperwork including in-person support for authorized signatures, etc. Reports to: Senior Director of Legacy Giving Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $165,473 annually. Salary is determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and geographic location per grade in the CBA. Union Salary Grade: D6. This is a union position. Travel: This position will require 25% travel across their region, for such activities including but not limited to supporting Guardian Society events and provide staffing support to Tier 1 regional events. FLSA Status: Exempt/Full-time Supervisory Responsibilities: None Who We Are Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization. Associate Director of Legacy Giving The Associate Director of Legacy Giving manages key aspects of Lambda Legal’s legacy giving program by stewarding and cultivating donors while overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of the program to strengthen long-term philanthropic support. This position manages a portfolio of legacy donors and prospects while maintaining the systems and processes that ensure accurate, timely review and management of estates, trusts, and charitable gift annuities. This role blends frontline fundraising with essential operational responsibilities, serving as key driver in strengthening our data systems and supporting strategic growth for our legacy giving program. What you’ll do: Donor Portfolio Management & Strategy: * Build and maintain a portfolio of regional legacy giving donors and prospects at all levels of giving and may have other donor assignments as appropriate. * Identify prospective legacy giving donors, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies to grow members of the Guardian Society. * Work with a discrete portfolio of Liberty Circle members, Major Donors and/or prospects, perform stewardship activities and meetings as appropriate, and solicit annual gifts of $1,500 and above as well as legacy gifts. * Identify and cultivate prospective volunteer solicitors, including potential Board and National Leadership Council (NLC) members, which is Lambda Legal’s body of national volunteer leaders committed to advancing Lambda Legal’s mission through fundraising and peer engagement, in assigned markets. Additionally, you’ll support and manage legacy giving and/or annual solicitation of donors in assigned portfolio by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer, Board, NLC members, and other key volunteers. This includes identifying and securing major donor prospect meetings for senior staff and organizational leadership. * Assist in building a broad-based stewardship program alongside the Senior Director of Legacy Giving to ensure comprehensive stewardship for assigned donors, including solicitation, benefit fulfillment, personalized donor cultivation, thoughtful recognition, and ongoing engagement. * Enter, update, and maintain accurate donor and gift information in Raiser’s Edge to ensure data integrity and support informed fundraising strategy. * Participate in legacy giving and volunteer leadership committees to plan, support, and increase legacy giving, event and major gifts revenue. * Work with regional and national development teams to significantly increase giving from assigned donors each year. Educate certain targeted constituencies about the critical importance of legal and financial life planning. Legacy Giving Administration & Operations * Possess knowledge of estate planning tools, prepare tailored legacy gift proposals in response to inquiries and works with donors and donor representatives to facilitate legacy gifts to Lambda Legal. * Create and implement systems for timely completion and execution of estate paperwork, acknowledgement of new Guardian Society members, as well as manage Lambda Legal's Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program. * Process, manage and acknowledge gifts from estates and trusts, oversee the status of all open estates, trusts, and CGAs, and communicate regularly with donors, trustees, executors and, if needed, pro bono counsel to ensure timely resolution of concerns and receipt of gifts. * Maintain accurate and timely records in Raiser’s Edge, including updating donor statuses and documenting key information to ensure appropriate outreach, like issuing condolences and other intentional engagements. * Assess legacy giving program operations to identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and implement effective solutions that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Legacy Giving Marketing & Outreach * In collaboration with the Marketing team, develop and refine marketing materials for legacy giving, including producing legacy giving information for outreach initiatives, campaigns, and/or other publications as needed. * Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to create donor profiles for publications and lead targeted legacy giving mailing campaigns throughout the year. * Organize occasional educational seminars for donors and prospects regarding life and financial planning, tax issues, aging information, and other topics of interest. * Produce legacy giving and life-planning educational materials for digital, video, and print Engagement & Coordination with Legacy Giving Council (LGC) * Support the Senior Director of Legacy Giving in coordinating and executing key activities of the Legacy Giving Council (LGC), ensuring strong engagement and smooth operations. * Responsible for communicating with the LGC and ensures that members are well-informed regarding Lambda Legal's work. * Assist in recruitment of new LGC members locally; and ensure that LGC members are engaged and well-supported in Lambda Legal's work. Who you are: With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates will offer much of the following: * Minimum qualifications: • 4+ years of experience in direct fundraising and donor relations, preferably in legacy giving. Knowledge and prior application of estate planning tools and charitable giving vehicles like wills, trusts, CGAs, retirement plans, and life insurance with experience completing the associated estate documents. * Experience managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding at various levels of giving. * High emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability in exercising sound judgment and communicating effectively around sensitive or complex issues. * Proven ability to build, improve, and manage systems and processes to increase operational efficiency and program effectiveness. * Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce donor-facing materials to various audiences. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. * Proficiency in Excel with tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to support informed decision-making. * Ability to work well as part of a team in a high-paced environment. * Preferred qualifications: • Previous experience using Raiser’s Edge, • Previous experience creating and facilitating seminars, webinars, or presentations, preferably for donors and prospects. Our Values & DEIB Philosophy Successful candidates will embrace and champion our Organizational Values and DEIB Philosophy Statement, bringing a commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace. They will thrive in a diverse environment, actively contributing to a culture that respects and uplifts the full spectrum of communities Lambda Legal serves. Candidates can review our Organizational Values and DEIB Philosophy Statement on our Careers Page. Why Work at Lambda Legal? You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff’s dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include: • Medical benefits that begin on your start date, • Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date), • Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date), • 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment), • Paid Time Off:, • Paid Vacation (15 Days), • Sick Leave (12 Days), • Personal Leave (3 Days), • Religious Observance Leave (3 Days), • Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave, • Floating Holiday (1 Day), • 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits, • Health Reimbursement Account, • Annual professional development funds, • $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement, • Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, • Premium subscription to the Calm App, • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions) Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram. Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR Ul5phppeTB

Job Description Development Associate The Fresh Air Fund is a youth development organization providing transformative outdoor experiences, at no cost, for New York City children from underserved communities. At six sleepaway camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, children have new experiences, learn new skills and gain new perspectives. Youth also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs. The Fresh Air Fund’s Development Associate supports the department in administrative and operational roles. The Associate position is an excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of fundraising in a non-profit. Position Summary: The Development Associate is an important part of the donor relations team, ensuring that donation and donor information is accurately entered into The Fund’s database, that donors are acknowledged in a timely manner, and that members of the Development team and external vendors receive accurate and timely information. The Development Associate will be trained and share responsibility with a peer Development Associate for multiple functions related to data and donation processing. The Associate will work closely with the Special Events Manager on generating and maintaining accurate invitation and guests lists and tracking event support. The Associate will demonstrate proficiency with technology, a curiosity about learning and improving systems and a commitment to maintaining high quality of data integrity, as well as strong writing and editing skills. The Associate will also be responsible for administrative duties in support of the Development team. The Associate position is a full-time hybrid position based in our New York City office and currently requires three days in the Office. The position reports to the Development Operations Manager and will work closely with the Special Events Manager, as well as all members of the Development team. Responsibilities: • Responsible for accurately entering donation and donor information into the Salesforce NPSP donor database; processes gifts that come via credit card, checks and the external caging operation., • Ensure donors are acknowledged in a timely and accurate manner by producing and executing acknowledgment letters., • Provide administrative support to the Development Team, including managing the Development team calendar, coordinating cross-departmental meetings, prepping materials for internal and external meetings, preparing donors invoices, managing vendor invoices for events, maintaining order in the development and events supply closets and other administrative tasks as needed by team members.; Serve as back-up to Executive Assistant for phone and other needs for Chief Executive Officer., • Conduct Prospect Research using The Fund’s subscribed research tools and publicly available information, create profiles of current and potential donors as well as briefing materials to support the Major Gifts program., • Actively participate in planning meetings for Fresh Air Fund Benefits, as well as other events and meetings generated by Development/ Special Events and the organization as a whole, participate as a key staff member in execution of all events., • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation with Finance team., • Continually seek improvement in systems and processes to ensure information is being captured accurately and efficiently. Maintain and update database procedure instructions as needed., • Provide excellent customer service by addressing donor concerns via phone and email., • Support donor and Board events in NYC and at The Fund’s camp as necessary. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events., • Other support and projects as needed to assist the Development team and The Fresh Air Fund. Qualifications: • College degree; experience working in an office setting; experience working in a non-profit development office a plus., • A commitment to and enthusiasm for The Fresh Air Fund’s mission and work., • Excellent technology skills; strong experience with Microsoft Excel required; experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - Salesforce preferred., • Strong writing, copywriting, proofreading and editorial skills., • Comfort with and ability to learn new systems and technology quickly and seek improvements and efficiencies., • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to represent The Fund well via phone and email., • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail., • Strong writing, copywriting, proofreading and editorial skills., • Team player who is eager to collaborate within the department and across the organization., • Ability to handle pressure with grace and diplomacy; able to anticipate problems and present solutions quickly., • Excellent problem-solving ability; comfortable with researching solutions independently to provide best options to key stakeholders., • Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and priorities while communicating progress. Salary & Benefits: The salary range for this role is $48,000 – $52,000, commensurate with experience. The Fresh Air Fund offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and employer and employee retirement contribution plans. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit an Development Associate application and cover letter. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please. The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

Job Description Position: Vice President, Resource Development Reports to: Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Department: Resource Development Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance. Position Overview: In partnership with the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Vice President, Resource Development (VPRD) is responsible for executing on comprehensive fundraising strategies across individuals, corporations, and foundations. They will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of UWNYC’s fundraising process, including communications to donors and prospects; prospect research; solicitation of foundation, corporate and individual donors; gift planning; donor stewardship; and fundraising accounting within the customer relationship management (CRM) software system. The VPRD is tasked with managing the human and operational infrastructure needed to diversify UWNYC’s donor base/pipeline, sustaining and growing our budget by securing funding through corporate partners, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, affinity groups, and sponsorships. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Fundraising • Oversee the organization’s portfolio of constituents, board members, and external relationships., • Establish and monitor revenue goals and budgets, in line with organizational and community needs., • Collaborate with the Community Impact programmatic team to gauge funding gaps., • Individually and as a team collective, procure the targeted funding from individuals, foundations, corporations, board members, events, partnerships, crowdfunding and other sources – manage the full fundraising cycle, from prospecting to collection., • Monitor the economic climate and evolving governmental and/or political landscapes., • Adjust fundraising plans and activities in response to opportunities aligned with UWNYC’s mission., • Instill a dynamic, data-driven mindset within the resource development team and internal programmatic colleagues., • Drive decisions informed by reliable market-tested data. Operations and Management • Recruit, develop, retain and lead an effective, high-capacity resource development department team., • Ensure goal attainment and accountability., • Establish and communicate departmental and organization-wide policies, procedures and expectations related to corporate fundraising programs., • Oversee effective use of the donor CRM system., • Serve as its master administrator; assign policies, roles and tasks within the software while ensuring proper internal control and best practices. Communications • Collaborate with the marketing & communications team to create development materials, tools, and other necessary collateral supporting major gifts, grants, planned giving, campaigns, events, and other efforts., • Ensure quality control and consistency over messaging and information exchanges with donors and partners., • Review and contribute to annual reports, newsletters, and online materials., • Leverage digital platforms and the use of social media and technology in fundraising. Candidate Requirements: • Demonstrated passion for UWNYC's mission and core values, strong commitment to racial equity., • Bachelor's degree., • 15+ years of progressively responsible positions in non-profit development and fundraising., • Deep understanding of fundraising strategies, cycles, tasks and techniques: donor research and prospecting, cultivation, moves management, communication, acquisition, solicitation and generation of sequentially increasing charitable gifts., • Track record of securing 6- and 7-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations., • Experience in building, retaining, motivating and managing teams of fundraising specialists., • Skill and tact in cultivating relationships with board members, major donors, corporate executives, and government and community leaders., • Quantitative analysis skills: the ability to understand budgets, financial targets, industry metrics and KPIs., • Event management experience – planning, logistics, budgeting, stakeholder engagement and communications., • Hands-on experience with cloud-based CRM systems (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred)., • Excellent written, spoken, analytical, and presentational skills., • Social-media and technology savvy. Key Competencies: • Drive for Stakeholder Success, • Effective Communication, • Adaptability and Change Management, • Cross-Functional Capability and Collaboration, • Talent Management and People Development, • Business Acumen and Strategic Direction, • Outward Looking, • Effective Fundraising, • Strategic Relationship Management, • Entrepreneurial and Innovative, • Business Development and Sales, • Volunteer Management Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of background check., • UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule. United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations., • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal., • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement, • Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact., • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Description The Organization: Just Capital is on a mission to demonstrate how just business – defined by the priorities of the public – is better business. We believe that business and markets can and must be a force for the greater good and that by leveraging the resources of the $21.6T private sector, we can drive competition to build a better future for all. Just Capital engages directly with leaders of the largest corporations in the world, is supported by some of the country's premier foundations, and has forged an array of partnerships with leading institutions. The organization was co-founded by Paul Tudor Jones II, is chaired by Verizon CEO Dan Schulman, and is led by a high-profile Board. The Opportunity: We are seeking an accomplished leader to spearhead engagement and partnerships across the corporate and foundation landscapes. This senior role will build mutually valuable and long-term relationships with business leaders, philanthropic funders, and high-net-worth individuals to advance the organization’s strategy and impact objectives. Reporting to the Chief Marketing, Communications, and Engagement Officer, and leveraging Just Capital’s influential Board and unique access to the business community and mission-aligned organizations, this leader will serve as the primary non-Commercial interface with corporate parties, build and steward strategic impact-focused partnerships, and create and lead initiatives that drive growth and diversification of unrestricted funding. The successful candidate will lead and evolve the organization’s engagement team, and in partnership with this team, will be responsible for reimagining our impact narrative and leading ongoing measurement and reporting. Expectations & Responsibilities: • Lead engagement strategy and execution for the organization, focusing on philanthropy and corporate relationships, securing at least $5M in unrestricted funding for the organization annually., • Design and lead comprehensive corporate engagement strategy aligned with Just Capital’s mission, research and convening platforms. Position the organization as a trusted, impact-focused partner to senior business leaders., • Build and scale a distinctive, values-aligned individual giving strategy, with a particular focus on high-net worth donors, developing pathways for long-term engagement in Just Capital’s work., • Serve as the primary relationship lead for philanthropic partners, stewarding multi-year relationships while identifying and cultivating new strategic funding and partnership opportunities., • Partner with CEO and Board to expand and activate philanthropic and corporate funding networks, maximizing giving and partnership capacity, and advise CEO and CMCO on continued evolution of Advisory Councils and senior corporate relationships., • Collaborate closely with the Commercial team to align strategy, pipelines, and execution across philanthropy, corporate engagement, and sponsorship efforts., • Identify, test, and pursue innovative models/approaches and alternative funding mechanisms to achieve long-term financial sustainability., • Lead the strategic vision for fundraising and sponsorship-driven events, including production and monetization of our flagship annual “best of American business” celebration., • Steward the organization’s end-to-end impact story – from our theory of change, through our continual measurement and reporting, and to how we communicate our progress to current/prospective funders and corporate partners., • Oversee organizational delivery against all funder agreements, leading through influence cross-functionally to meet and exceed all expectations., • At least 10 years of relevant experience in engagement, development, partnerships, or related fields, with experience across the public, private, and/or social sectors., • Proven success in major gifts fundraising and in building long-term relationships with foundations, individual donors, and corporate partners. Strong network of relevant relationships across these stakeholder communities., • Strong partnership development and management skills, with the ability to engage naturally and credibly with senior executives, board members, and other leaders., • Demonstrated ability in balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution and team development., • Entrepreneurial, self-directed leader with the ability to translate strategy into operational plans and results., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with high-stakes external communications., • Sound judgment and comfort operating in mission-driven, reputation-sensitive environments., • Fluency with AI and emerging technologies, with an understanding of their opportunities and risks., • Seasoned team leader, in both direct and indirect capacities. Compensation: $150,000-$170,000 The compensation and benefits package at JUST Capital is highly competitive and has been thoughtfully designed to ensure we model what we measure when it comes to just business behaviors. JUST Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR ZPRn7Fw0zX

Job Description Good Shepherd Services seeks an enthusiastic and organized Events Coordinator to serve as a member of the External Relations Team. Responsibilities for this engaging opportunity include assisting in the coordination of event logistics for annual fundraisers, donor cultivation, and discrete program events. Reports To: Director of Individual Giving and Strategy Location: 305 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Hours: 35 hours, exempt Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Major Duties: • Assist the Chief Development Officer and Director of Individual Giving and Strategy in the coordination and management of all fundraising and donor cultivation event logistics., • Collaborate with team on all aspects of pre- and post-event correspondence including pre-solicitation materials, save-the-dates, invitations, acknowledgment letters to attendees, donors, and volunteers, etc., • Assist in the organization and preparation of all event-related mailing lists, • Create and manage event-related ticketing webpages on Classy, • Coordinate event-related social media plan and execution with Senior Communications Manager, • Coordinate event-related vendor contract review with Legal Division, • Ensure COIs are obtained from Compliance and Risk Management team, • Process event invoices and maintain expense tracking., • Maintain detailed information on all event-related income, • Maintain detailed information about event attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and in-kind donors., • Inventory, order, and prepare event supplies and materials., • Confirm all event details information with guests including payment, attendance, and/or special needs., • Support on-site event preparations., • Assist and support the events committee of SpringBoard, GSS’ junior board, on all their event-related needs., • Coordinate and solicit items for event gifts, auctions, raffles, and in-kind donations., • Identify opportunities to introduce new events to GSS, • Perform any other department or organizational duty as assigned by the supervisor., • Bachelor’s degree required, • Minimum 2-3 years of related experience; prior event planning, customer service, or experience in a related field is highly desirable., • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment, • Database experience a plus., • High standard of organization, prioritization and attention to detail., • Ability to learn quickly and manage time effectively and efficiently., • Basic graphic design and Canva skills a plus, • Knowledge of basic marketing and promotional strategies preferred, • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment., • Diplomacy and excellent judgment., • Self-starter with a positive and engaging demeanor and a good sense of humor., • Ability to work select extended hours on evenings and weekends as events require.

Job Description Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Department: President's Office Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance. Position Overview: Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer (CDO) will establish and lead an effective fundraising strategy. The CDO is a sounding board and strategic partner for the CEO and the Board of Directors. They are responsible for building a culture of philanthropy while creating, implementing, and monitoring a fundraising and marketing plan that involves corporate, foundation, individual and major donors, brand experiences, and digital presence. The position leads the fundraising team to increase brand awareness, visibility, and fundraising results. The CDO collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership and Community Impact teams as well as operational functions across the organization. In leading the resource development team, the CDO will articulate and advance a comprehensive vision for the organization’s fundraising efforts and work collaboratively to translate that vision into execution. The organization is currently supported by a funding mix of approximately 80 percent government revenue and 20 percent private philanthropy. Over the next three years, we aim to shift that balance to 60 percent government and 40 percent private philanthropic support. The CDO will be responsible for developing and driving the strategy to achieve this transition—setting clear goals, aligning resources and systems to meet them, and skillfully representing the organization with current and prospective donors. The CDO will also ensure staff have the support they need to thrive and grow as professionals while contributing to this strategic development effort. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Team Leadership • Hire, train, develop, and mentor development staff; lead a high capacity and effective team., • Serve as an inspirational leader for staff; promote a culture of strong integrity, high performance, meaningful collaboration, and continuous improvement that values commitment to equity, learning, and quality., • Provide fundraising guidance and leadership for larger, cross-departmental teams., • Build a culture where the development team partners with the programmatic teams to collaborate, and drive decisions informed by reliable market-tested data. Development Strategy and Planning • Design and implement a quantifiable and measurable fundraising strategy to achieve UWNYC's financial and brand goals, including increasing & diversifying funding, expanding digital fundraising efforts, and developing a vision for corporate engagement & individual giving., • Set yearly fundraising metrics; develop an execution plan that incorporates key marketing strategies to ensure that the goals and metrics are aligned and achieved., • Adjust fundraising plan as needed to respond to opportunities and changing funding and programmatic landscapes; ensure fundraising activities are mission-aligned and fill programmatic gaps., • Work with the Executive Leadership and Marketing teams to develop and implement public relations strategies (to include both traditional and social media) and guide UWNYC leadership in cultivating and enhancing relationships with the media, donor organizations, key stakeholders, and the general public., • Collaborate closely with the Community Impact team to understand programmatic funding needs and collectively fundraise to support those needs., • In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, executive roles are expected to provide strategic, citywide leadership; cultivate and sustain high-impact external partnerships; and represent UWNYC across boroughs and sectors., • Executive leaders are responsible for ensuring organizational strategy, resources, and decision-making are aligned with community needs, equity priorities, and measurable outcomes., • Work closely with United Way Worldwide network to identify and secure national partnerships, grants and support. Operational Management • In collaboration with the Board committee, direct the fundraising team to solicit and secure major gifts from individual, corporate, and foundation donors. Set goals to sequentially increase the number of donors, number of gifts, and total dollars raised., • Increase giving through digital platforms and the use of social media and technology in fundraising., • Oversee the management of the donor database and provide guidance on technology needs and best practices to build an effective fundraising department., • Acting as the primary Executive Leadership Team liaison for Board engagement, establish and manage strong relationships with the Board of Directors to leverage their ability to fundraise for the organization., • Increase brand visibility and experiences; ensure brand experiences are well organized, mission-driven, and successful. Candidate Requirements: • Demonstrated passion for UWNYC's mission and core values, strong commitment to racial equity., • Bachelor's degree is required., • 15+ years of experience managing fundraising departments (non-profit and/or non-profit board experience preferred)., • Proven track record in full-cycle donor prospecting, cultivating, acquisition, solicitation and generation of charitable gifts of increasing dollar values over time, • Prior event management experience – planning, logistics, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, • A hands-on, mature, collaborative leader who has integrity, a service orientation, strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail & project management skills, and thrives in a dynamic & entrepreneurial environment., • Experience serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ELT of a multi-divisional organization; strong analytical skills and experience operationalizing a strategic vision., • Experience developing, implementing, and analyzing both traditional and social media metrics., • Experience in planning, writing, editing, and producing press releases, annual reports, and marketing literature., • Documented record of success in strategic initiatives and fundraising outcomes; entrepreneurial foresight and innovative spirit to recognize future trends and new opportunities., • Ability and political savvy to build and sustain relationships with many constituencies, including corporations, major donors, innovative and non-traditional funding sources, and across internal departments., • Exceptional people management skills: experience in building, retaining, and motivating strong teams to meet goals., • Superior written and spoken communication skills., • Experience with cloud-based CRM systems (Blackbaud Raisers Edge a plus). Key Competencies: • Mission Focused: The CDO’s top priority is to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations., • Relationship Oriented: The CDO understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal., • Superior Performance: We are a results-oriented organization working to improve the lives of all New Yorkers. Achieving meaningful change requires focus and unity of purpose. It is only through achieving meaningful goals that we will be able to fulfill our mission., • Strategic Community Collaborator: The CDO engages diverse stakeholders to accurately assess community needs and, with credibility, authenticity, and humility, strategically guides McDonald’s to contribute to the community’s priorities., • Effective and Engaging Communicator: The CDO is an effective communicator, able to understand the needs of the communities we serve., • Embracing and Managing Change: The CDO champions and facilitates change to ensure long-term community sustainability. He/she adapts successfully to changing needs while maintaining positive relationships with all constituents, both internal and external. Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of background check., • UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule. United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations., • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal., • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement, • Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact., • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job DescriptionABOUT THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that since 1817 has been committed to advancing science for the benefit of society. With more than 20,000 Members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions, and sponsors a wide variety of educational initiatives at all levels for STEM and STEM related fields. The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in life and physical sciences, the social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science, and sustainability. The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers across all phases of their careers. Please visit us online at JOB TITLE: Vice President, Development DEPARTMENT: Development REPORTS TO: Chief Business and Finance Officer SUMMARY: The Vice President, Development leads the Academy’s philanthropic strategy and fundraising efforts to secure major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants that support scientific research, education initiatives, and global collaboration. Serving as both senior fundraiser and strategic leader, this role balances direct donor engagement with oversight of development operations, performance, and long-term revenue growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Lead and execute the Academy’s comprehensive philanthropic strategy to advance strategic priorities and achieve annual and multi-year revenue goals., • Serve as a senior fundraiser by personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-capacity donors and strategic partners, while maintaining a robust pipeline of major, principal, and planned gifts., • Partner with the President & CEO, Chief Business and Finance Officer, Board of Governors, and senior leadership to drive donor engagement, fundraising initiatives, and external partnerships., • Expand and strengthen corporate, foundation, and institutional partnerships, securing multi-year funding and sponsorship opportunities aligned with mission priorities., • Oversee and lead the Development function, including team performance, operations, and fundraising infrastructure, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and results., • Establish and monitor performance metrics, benchmarks, and reporting systems to track progress against fundraising goals and support strategic decision-making., • Identify and pursue new philanthropic opportunities that support program growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability., • Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward high-capacity donors capable of making transformative philanthropic investments., • Build and actively manage a pipeline of major, principal and planned gifts., • Partner with the President & CEO, Chief Business and Finance Officer, and Board leadership on strategic donor engagement and solicitations., • Strengthen relationships with philanthropists interested in science, education, and innovation., • Lead select high-level corporate partnerships, sponsorships and strategic fundraising opportunities., • Serve as a key external ambassador for the Academy with donors and corporate partners.Strategic Leadership and Department Accountability:, • Implement and operationalize the Academy’s development strategy in alignment with strategic priorities and financial goals., • Maintain robust fundraising performance reporting and analytics for Senior Management and the Board to support strategic decision-making and revenue forecasting., • Ensure strong fundraising infrastructure, including donor databases, prospect research, stewardship and compliance with all fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and reporting requirements., • Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. REQUIREMENTS: Experience • 15+ years of progressively senior advancement or fundraising leadership experience., • Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts and forging corporate partnerships, including six- and seven-figure commitments., • Experience leading comprehensive advancement programs at complex nonprofit, higher education, research, or science-based organizations., • Proven ability to build and manage high-performing development teams., • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver detailed fundraising performance reports, including tracking progress against annual and multi-year development goals, and communicating results clearly to senior leadership and board stakeholders.Skills and Leadership Profile, • Strategic thinker with the ability to align fundraising with mission-driven programmatic priorities., • Exceptional relationship builder with credibility among philanthropists, scientific leaders, and institutional partners., • Strong understanding of philanthropic trends in science, education, and innovation sectors., • Highly collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders.Preferred Background, • Experience working with scientific, research, or academic institutions., • Familiarity with global philanthropy and international partnerships. The Academy offers a flexible hybrid work model, which includes a combination of in-office and remote work. Specific in-office days are determined in coordination with the team and leadership. Flexibility is offered where possible, but regular in-person collaboration is required to support team effectiveness and project goals. This role requires up to 5% travel, which may include both domestic and international destinations. Travel is typically scheduled in advance and may be required for attending offsite fundraising events. This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and video conferencing technology. Employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasional walking, bending, or lifting of light items (up to 10 pounds) may be required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary Range: $210,000- $240,000 annually. This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary listed represents a target range; final compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, the Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes affordable health insurance, a retirement plan with matching employer contributions, a personal and career development stipend, as well as generous paid time off policies. HOW TO APPLY: Applications must include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The New York Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination, on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. This includes, but is not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Academy is also committed to making good faith efforts to recruit applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including those historically underrepresented in the sciences Reasonable Accommodations The Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. 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Job Description Title: Vice President of Philanthropy Salary: $170,000 – $190,000, with bonus eligibility Please Note: Due to our holiday closure, applications submitted during this period will not be reviewed until the first week of January. We appreciate your patience and understanding. About The James Beard Foundation: The James Beard Foundation(“JBF”) is a vital cultural institution with deep roots honoring and advancing the culinary arts industry. JBF’s mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. As a 501(c) (3) national non-profit organization, JBF brings its mission to life through the annual James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused initiatives and programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. Position Overview The Vice President of Philanthropy is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for driving JBF's comprehensive fundraising strategy. This position requires an experienced frontline fundraiser who will personally cultivate major gifts while managing a team of five and overseeing all philanthropic revenue streams, including major gifts, institutional giving, annual giving, fundraising events, and membership. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role collaborates closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to achieve ambitious financial goals and advance organizational priorities in a fast-paced environment. The VP will represent JBF externally at a wide variety of events across the country. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth • Develop and execute an annual strategic fundraising plan to achieve current budget of $8M, with a goal of building sustainable renewable support to $10-12M within 3-5 years, • Serve on and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across all departments, • Design and lead a capital campaign to raise between $5-10M for the historic James Beard House on West 12th Street, in partnership with Executive Leadership, the Board, and consultants to be retained, • Develop and manage an annual departmental budget and regularly present financial performance to the CGO, CEO, and Board Major Gifts & Donor Relations • Build the Major Gifts program and personally manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the 5-, 6-, and 7-figure level through strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, • Ensure rigorous donor research and moves management systems to secure new and renewed major gifts, • Partner with the CGO, CEO, and Board to maximize their effectiveness as organizational ambassadors and fundraisers Institutional Giving • Expand JBF's foundation and corporate funding pipeline through relationship cultivation; oversee the Director of Institutional Giving in developing compelling proposals and impact reports, • Ensure grant compliance and timely reporting to institutional funders Board & Committee Engagement • Staff and drive agenda for the Board’s Development Committee, including fundraising strategy, trustee giving and engagement, campaign updates, and quarterly reporting, • Coach and support trustees in their individual fundraising efforts Team Leadership & Development • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 5 development professionals, with a commitment to ensuring best practices in fundraising, • Establish departmental systems, policies, and metrics to track progress toward strategic goals, • Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture with emphasis on professional growth To be effective in this role, key core competencies and personal characteristics include: Core Competencies • Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to establish trust and cultivate meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, foundation officers, board members, and colleagues, • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop innovative fundraising strategies aligned with organizational mission and market opportunities, • Communication Excellence: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfort representing the organization at public events, • Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and data-driven decision-making, • Emotional Intelligence: Diplomatic, persuasive, and able to navigate complex organizational dynamics with discretion, • Adaptability: Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, • Collaboration: Player-coach mentality; willing to work cross-functionally and support team efforts at all levels Requirements • Minimum 12 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles, • Proven track record personally securing 6- and 7-figure gifts, • Experience managing or playing a leadership role in a capital or comprehensive campaign, • Demonstrated success building and managing high-performing development teams, • Proficiency with CRM databases, particularly Salesforce, • Strong budget development and financial management skills, • Genuine passion for JBF's mission and the independent food and beverage industry, • Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment, • Resilient and solutions-oriented under pressure, • Flexibility to attend frequent evening events and travel 1-2 times per month (typically 1-2 nights per trip) The submission of a resume and cover letter is a requirement for all applicants for this role. An application will not be considered without a cover letter. Benefits JBF offers its employees a dynamic work environment with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents; life insurance; flexible spending account; commuter benefits; retirement savings; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement/ professional development; and generous paid time off. We also offer fertility planning support and up to 18 weeks (about 4 months) of paid parental leave. Additional perks include staff events, tickets to events at Platform by JBF (Pier 57), and much more. The Foundation currently works on a hybrid schedule that requires employees to be in our NYC office 2 days per week. This position is not eligible for relocation.

Job DescriptionPOSITION: Development Associate, Capital Campaign EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff to the Chief Advancement Officer LOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024 WEBSITE: ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a steward of early childhood, helping all children grow and develop into their best selves. Through our programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. Our offerings embrace the intersection of the arts, sciences, and humanities and include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs and exhibits are designed to address the multiple ways children learn and to help parents understand and support their children’s development. CMOM’S special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures. The museum’s programming reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself and we aim to ensure our programs are available to those families who might not otherwise have access. Founded in 1973 as a neighborhood organization, CMOM has grown over the years into a beloved destination and resource for children, families, and educators from across the five boroughs and from around the world. The museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its Upper West Side location and engages hundreds of thousands more through its outreach programs in partnership with schools, libraries, shelters, and Head Start centers throughout New York City; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula. CMOM is actively engaged in a major capital campaign aimed at securing the resources necessary for its transformative expansion and future sustainability. ABOUT THE POSITION CMOM is hiring a Campaign Associate to provide comprehensive support to the CAO and the Museum’s capital campaign. This position requires anticipating needs, excellent time management, critical thinking, and providing solutions to problems with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role will include frequent communication and interaction with donors, senior-level corporate personnel, and the Board of Directors to assist with the Museum’s objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development and Fundraising Support • Oversee the CAO’s calendar., • Schedule all campaign-related meetings., • Coordinate materials for all campaign-related meetings, including presentations for Board and Committee meetings., • Ensure complete and accurate donor/ prospect records in CMOM database (Raiser’s Edge), including gifts, fundraising actions, meeting notes, contact information, and revenue reporting., • Manage campaign gift agreements, payment reminders, reports, and other deliverables., • Reconcile campaign financials (gifts, pledges, payments) with Finance and Development Operations., • Prepare timely personalized acknowledgments and other correspondence on behalf of Campaign team, Board leadership, and CMOM leadership as directed. QUALIFICATIONS The spirit of CMOM is collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate has a track record of effectively providing essential support to a multi-person team and a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior-level executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and partners. Specific qualifications include: • Prior non-profit or related administrative experience (1 year+)., • Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy, including expert-level proofreading and editing., • Ability to uphold fundraising ethics and respect confidentiality of donor information., • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a highly motivated team within a fast-paced environment., • Demonstrated computer skills, particularly with relational/CRM databases and all programs within Microsoft Office—knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus., • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Customer service experience is a plus., • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage., • Ability to uphold CMOM’s mission and goals., • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience. COMPENSATION Compensation is $55,000 to $ 65,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be completed on all employees. Powered by JazzHR T2MjNhySpJ

Job Description Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives. The MMJCCM is looking for a seasoned fundraising professional to serve as Senior Director of Major Gifts. This role is responsible for managing a significant portfolio of individual donors, advancing major gift fundraising, and strengthening donor engagement in partnership with colleagues across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Director of Major Gifts plays a key role in executing individual giving strategies, supporting institutional fundraising priorities, and cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and prospects. This position is well-suited for a collaborative, detail-oriented fundraiser who enjoys hands-on donor work and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The Development Team values collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, and is in an exciting period of growth and evolution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, • Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, • Solicit and close gifts of $25,000 and more, with opportunities to partner on larger solicitations, • Serve as a senior fundraising partner for the JCC's signature fundraising events, with a focus on donor engagement, solicitation, and follow-up, • Collaborate with program, engagement, and marketing colleagues to align donor interests with institutional priorities, • Maintain accurate and timely donor records, moves management, and reporting in the CRM (Daxko), • Represent the Development team in cross-departmental meetings and internal initiatives as needed REQUIREMENTS • 8–10 years of experience in individual fundraising, • Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and closing major gifts, • Experience supporting fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives, • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders, including people of great wealth., • Excellent organizational skills and facility with CRM systems, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • High attention to detail and follow-through, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, • Dedication to teamwork, • Supportive, mission-driven work environment., • Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more., • Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Secular Holidays., • 403(b) Retirement Savings Account, • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship, • Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs, • Investment in professional development and leadership skills, • Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

Job DescriptionSalary: $85,000-$95,000 The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative communities with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish. As a key member of the Development Team, the Development Officer, Major Gifts, raises critical funds necessary to transform lives at The Bowery Mission. This development officer serves as both a frontline fundraiser and a strategic partner supporting the CEOs major gifts fundraising. The development officer maximizes direct contact with major donors and major donor prospects, developing year-round, high-impact, and well-cultivated relationships within clearly defined donor caseloads, actively collaborating with team members to ensure each donor is engaged in appropriate and fruitful ways, and keeps accurate, timely, and up-to-date records on each donor relationship. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Actively work to originate new donor relationships, maximize existing relationships, and cultivate and solicit gifts at the major gift level ($5,000+)., • Develop and execute a tailored strategy for each donor/prospect, incorporating the appropriate strategies available (e.g., case statement / gift plan; tailored proposals; events; volunteer committees; membership or affinity groups; estate gift options, etc.), • Engage prospects and donors through phone calls, correspondence, face-to-face meetings, volunteer engagements and tours, events, and appropriate proposals, ensuring each prospect/donor is cultivated on a regular basis and solicited for gifts appropriate to their ability and interests., • Serve as strategic partner with the CEO on the CEOs major donor caseload, project managing the CEOs major donor fundraising strategy and facilitating the CEOs major donor work in consultation with development leadership and in coordination with major gifts team activities., • Actively collaborate with supervisor, other caseload managers, and leadership to develop, refine, and implement the teams annual strategy for major gifts., • Actively participate in weekly coaching with an assigned senior development officer and quarterly coaching with outside counsel (The FOCUS Group) to refine and enhance skills, applying the Taking Donors Seriously approach to donor and pipeline development., • Coordinate and team closely with other members of the Development Team on projects of mutual benefit. Actively participate in team meetings and team initiatives. Be a servant leader and team player. Attend Bowery Mission sponsored events. Requirements: • Embrace the organizations Statement of Faith., • At least 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in fundraising, investor relations, direct sales, or equivalent professional experience., • Bachelors degree; relevant graduate/continuing education a strong plus., • Proficiency with Salesforce, Raisers Edge, or equivalent customer database software., • Confidence, presence, diplomacy, and intellectual curiosity needed to promote The Bowery Mission to high net-worth individuals and accomplished professionals, asking boldly andappropriatelyfor five- and six-figure gifts on a regular basis., • High integrity that builds trust with internal and external stakeholders., • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals. Salary commensurate with relevant education & experience: $85,000-$95,000 annually. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.

Job Description Position: Manager, Major Gifts, Resource Development Reports to: Vice President, Resource Development Department: Resource Development Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance. Position Overview: The Manager, Major Gifts (Major Gifts, Officer) advances UWNYC’s mission by building meaningful relationships with major donors and helping transform their generosity into lasting community impact. Reporting to the Vice President of Resource Development and working as part of a three-person Individual Giving team, the Manager, Major Gifts serves as both a frontline fundraiser and a strategic partner to senior leadership. This role is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors while also supporting the CEO, CDO, and other executives in managing their major donor relationships. This is an exciting moment to join UWNYC as the organization is launching its new three-year strategic plan. With a recently revamped major gift portfolio and renewed board engagement, the Manager, Major Gifts will have the opportunity to shape and grow relationships with key donors, working closely with leadership to connect philanthropic support to the organization’s ambitious goals. This role offers the chance to bring creativity and strategic thinking to portfolio management, strengthen systems for donor engagement, and contribute to building a culture of philanthropy at UWNYC. Primary Responsibilities: Major Gifts Strategy and Donor Management • Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, developing and executing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies., • Drive awareness of UWNYC’s mission, fundraising priorities, and impact among assigned donors and prospects., • Conduct prospect research and maintain an active, up-to-date pipeline of potential major donors, ensuring appropriate prospects to leadership or staff., • Monitor progress toward revenue goals, providing regular updates on moves management and revenue projections., • Innovate and improve systems for managing and growing the major gifts donor pipeline. Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support the CEO, COO, and other senior leaders’ major donor portfolios through strategic briefings, recommendations, and coordinated follow-up actions., • Partner closely with the Resource Development team, particularly Individual Giving, to advance campaigns and stewardship plans within a coordinated fundraising strategy., • Collaborate across UWNYC to align donor strategies with organizational priorities and deliver high-quality donor experiences., • Stay informed and well-versed in UWNYC programs and initiatives to effectively communicate impact and funding needs. Donor Communications, Stewardship and Reporting • Draft donor proposals, presentations, talking points, and stewardship materials for leadership and staff use., • Ensure timely, accurate follow-up on all donor interactions and maintain detailed records in the donor database/CRM for both personal and leadership portfolios., • Track donor activity, stewardship actions, and portfolio performance to support reporting and decision-making., • Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field preferred., • Minimum of 5 years’ experience holding progressively responsible positions in nonprofit development, campaigns, and/or individual giving., • Clear communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation (donor proposal) skills., • Demonstrated success in managing a donor portfolio and meeting/exceeding revenue goals., • Experience supporting or partnering with senior leaders (CEO, COO, Board, etc.) in donor cultivation and stewardship., • Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on relationship management, events, proposals, and projects., • Proven ability to develop and implement individualized donor strategies that result in increased giving., • Experience with prospect research, donor pipelines, and CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge a plus)., • Astute and nuanced listener, able to understand, reflect, and interpret needs for next steps., • Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), donor databases (i.e. Raisers Edge, Iwave), and familiarity with project management software (Monday)., • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills., • Ability to handle multiple projects and task switch as needed., • A passion for UWNYC’s mission, vision, and accomplishments. Key Competencies: • Adaptable, • Strategic Relationship Cultivator, • Entrepreneurial and Innovative, • Effective and Engaging Communicator, • Data Driven Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of background check., • UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule. United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations., • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal., • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement., • Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact., • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Description The Director of Fundraising Events is a high-impact role responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy to secure at least $5M in annual revenue through fundraising events. This role is both strategic and execution-focused, requiring strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to operate at a senior level with trustees, major donors, and executive leadership. The primary focus is maximizing revenue through galas, high-level cultivation events, and institutional stewardship initiatives. This role also oversees the planning and execution of all fundraising and cultivation events for both the annual and capital campaign efforts; and leads the execution of large-scale organizational openings and milestones to support FHL’s fundraising efforts. Fundraising events include a signature 500-650 person annual Spring Benefit and the annual 250-person High Line Art Dinner, as well as luncheons, lectures, tours and cocktail receptions. The Director reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. Responsibilities • Organizing and executing the annual Spring Benefit and High Line Art Dinner generating more than $5M annually, • Lead the planning and execution of events tied organizational milestones, as well as cultivation and stewardship events., • Securing corporate and individual sponsorships and underwriting for the Benefits, • Implementing a strategy for planning, managing, and executing a consistent series of donor cultivation and stewardship events built for growth of priority audiences, • Enhancing fundraising opportunities for current events and identify new events with revenue potential, • Developing and tracking event budgets and overall planning timelines, • Set and monitor revenue/expense targets for all events, ensuring a high ROI, and produce regular reports on progress to goal, • Overseeing the management of event communications, including web and print materials, invitation designs and mailings, and printed programs, • Work to recruit, train, and manage high-level honorees and volunteer committees to leverage their networks for sponsorship and ticket sales, • Actively maintain a portfolio of honoree prospects and event leadership prospects, focusing on building long-term relationships and moving them through the pipeline through continued stewardship and engagement., • Overseeing the compilation and management of solicitation and invitation lists and appropriate research, • Overseeing the reconciliation of revenue and expenses with Finance Department; ensuring the timely collection of pledged gifts for fundraising events, • Management of outside vendors and negotiation of contracts with competitive pricing, • Serving as project lead for events that involve external stakeholders like government partners, such as ribbon cuttings and other opening events, • Overseeing a staff of one, Special Events Manager, and empowering them to meet ambitious goals, • Advancing a multi-year approach to cultivation of a pipeline of future honoree prospects and developing ways to engage them in the work of FHL, • Providing consistent coaching, feedback, delegation, and development opportunities to build team capacity and readiness for increased responsibility., • Collaborating closely with Individual and Institutional Giving teams to align events with donor cultivation strategies, stewardship plans, and revenue projections., • A minimum of seven to ten years fundraising experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in job description; proven track record of fundraising, • Experience planning and executing highly successful fundraising galas and other events, • Must be self-motivated, energetic, and highly organized team player, • Demonstrated ability to pay absolute attention to detail and to manage volunteers, vendors, and sponsors, • Outstanding writing and interpersonal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising software, • Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekends as needed, • Bachelor’s degree is required, • Experience with Raisers Edge preferred, • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $118,000 - $135,000, based upon experience and qualifications. The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office a minimum of 3 days per week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City). Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave, • 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays, Discounts Citi Bike Membership, • Discounts with vendors at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood, • Free entrance to the Whitney Museum, • Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance, • Commuter benefits, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan, • Employee Assistance Program, • Growth & Development About Friends of the High Line: The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks. EEO Statement: The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment. If you have a disability and need help with the application process: • This email is ONLY for requesting disability accommodations, • Resumes sent to this email won't receive special treatment in the selection process, • The only special consideration will be providing the specific accommodation you need to complete the application fairly

Job Description Summary: Safe Horizon’s Director Development - Strategic Partnerships is a high-level, cross-functional, external-facing role that contributes to raising significant private revenue and growing our organizational brand. The Director will be responsible for a strategic portfolio of leading companies and select nonprofit donors and prospects, working to: maximize and leverage philanthropic partnerships that drive private revenue and contribute to brand building and awareness; secure new and grow existing corporate grants and event sponsorships at the five- and six-figure levels; collaborate closely with the Communications team on strategic visibility opportunities; and support Safe Horizon’s efforts to build its reputation as a national thought leader on victim services and anti-violence in the U.S. This position is a part of the Development and Communications team and reports directly to the Vice President, Individual and Community Engagement. Responsibilities: • In collaboration with Development and Communications team leadership, 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., • Have primary responsibility for the development and execution of 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., • In partnership with Director of Development Events, 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., • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work, partnerships, writing, and approach., • 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. Major and principal gift fundraising is a plus., • 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. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $82,000 - $100,000 Annually Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week onsite in NYC with the flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week, subject to change. Safe Horizon was named one of City & State New York Top Workplaces of 2025 and recognized for Great Employee Benefits!

Job DescriptionSenior Major Gifts Officer (Remote) International Development Nonprofit Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experienceTerrific Senior Major Gifts Officer position with an international development nonprofit. The position will join a highly mission-driven and collaborative team during a planned growth phase. In this role, the Senior MGO will manage the full fundraising life cycle for a portfolio of individual, corporate, and family foundation donors capable of giving 10,000+, including 6- and 7- figure multi-year gifts. This role is focused on establishing and maintaining strong connections with existing and new donors. A robust benefits package currently includes the following: • 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents, • Health Reimbursement Arrangement plan that fully covers the health plan deductible, • 5% employer match 401(k) plan, • Unlimited PTO and a flexible work environmentResponsibilities:, • Prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for a portfolio of 150-200 major donors and prospects at the $10,000+ level, • Manage a current portfolio of approximately $1.8 million that includes individuals, corporations and family foundations, • Design and implement effective strategies to increase fundraising over time from active, lapsed, and new donors, • Establish deep, trustworthy personal connections and with donors, • Collaborate with the CEO and/or Board on significant gifts, • Identify donors that have the capacity for increased levels of giving, • Leverage data to maximize fundraising initiatives, • Maintain donor records and fundraising activities in Salesforce, • Travel as needed to meet with donors and attend organizational meetingsQualifications:, • Approximately 5-8+ of years relevant major gifts fundraising experience, • Demonstrated track record of managing and growing a major gifts portfolio, including 5-figure and 6-figure multi-year gifts, • Excels at connecting with and building strong relationships with donors, • A go-getter that's excited about nurturing relationships and making the ask, • Mission-driven and passionate fundraiser, • Comfortable working remotely with extensive virtual team collaboration, • Thrive in a goal-oriented environment, • Willingness to travel as needed, • Experience with a donor CRMEqual opportunity employer.