Director of Institutional Giving
Entertainment Community Fund, New York, NY, United States
Director Of Institutional Giving
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Director of Institutional Giving to oversee and grow all foundation, corporate, union, government and other institutional giving for the Entertainment Community Fund. This role is responsible for an annual goal as well as restricted funding for campaigns and special projects. The Director of Institutional Giving will set annual institutional giving goals and collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization to manage and grow existing grants, identify and pursue new funding opportunities, and build the institutional giving portfolio. This position supervises a full-time Institutional Giving Associate and reports directly to the Chief Advancement Officer. Managing a robust portfolio of institutional donors, the Director of Institutional Giving will develop an institutional giving strategy, establish annual institutional giving projections, maintain strong relationships and provide regular communication and stewardship, ensure timely and accurate reporting to institutional funders, develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system for institutional grants and funding opportunities, prepare compelling materials that lead to new or continuing support from funding institutions, conduct research on prospective institutional donors to inform cultivation and request strategies, and uphold the mission, vision and values of the Entertainment Community Fund within the office and in all external interactions. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising, with a proven track record of securing grants, preferably in the performing arts or human services Exceptional writing and proposal development skills Excellent organization and time-management skills, ability to track and meet deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail Proficiency in grant management software and donor relationship management (CRM) systems Budgeting and program management experience required. Managerial experience Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the performing arts and/or entertainment industry Available for occasional evening and/or weekend events outside of regular working hours Knowledge of New York City's cultural funding landscape Preferred qualities: Knowledge of Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta or Las Vegas cultural funding landscape is welcome This is a full-time salaried position based in the Entertainment Community Fund's National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Director of Institutional Giving to oversee and grow all foundation, corporate, union, government and other institutional giving for the Entertainment Community Fund. This role is responsible for an annual goal as well as restricted funding for campaigns and special projects. The Director of Institutional Giving will set annual institutional giving goals and collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization to manage and grow existing grants, identify and pursue new funding opportunities, and build the institutional giving portfolio. This position supervises a full-time Institutional Giving Associate and reports directly to the Chief Advancement Officer. Managing a robust portfolio of institutional donors, the Director of Institutional Giving will develop an institutional giving strategy, establish annual institutional giving projections, maintain strong relationships and provide regular communication and stewardship, ensure timely and accurate reporting to institutional funders, develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system for institutional grants and funding opportunities, prepare compelling materials that lead to new or continuing support from funding institutions, conduct research on prospective institutional donors to inform cultivation and request strategies, and uphold the mission, vision and values of the Entertainment Community Fund within the office and in all external interactions. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising, with a proven track record of securing grants, preferably in the performing arts or human services Exceptional writing and proposal development skills Excellent organization and time-management skills, ability to track and meet deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail Proficiency in grant management software and donor relationship management (CRM) systems Budgeting and program management experience required. Managerial experience Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the performing arts and/or entertainment industry Available for occasional evening and/or weekend events outside of regular working hours Knowledge of New York City's cultural funding landscape Preferred qualities: Knowledge of Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta or Las Vegas cultural funding landscape is welcome This is a full-time salaried position based in the Entertainment Community Fund's National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.