Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving

Student Leadership Network is seeking a Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development (MDD), the Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving is responsible for leading Student Leadership Network’s foundation, corporate, and government fundraising efforts, which currently comprise $3.5 million of the organization’s nearly $12 million revenue for the current fiscal year. SL Network is supported by some of the nation's and NYC's most rigorous education funders including the Gates Foundation, Robin Hood, the Clark Foundation, and the Charles Hayden Foundation.  The Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving will identify viable prospects, develop relationships with funders and local Council Members, write grant applications and reports, and take ownership for the implementation of fundraising strategies designed to achieve the revenue targets defined in SL  Network’s strategic plan. They will also supervise the Senior Manager of Institutional and Corporate Giving who is responsible for conducting all institutional prospect research, growing a pipeline of prospective funders and ensuring the cultivation, stewardship, renewal and solicitation of foundation, corporation and government funders.

This position will work in collaboration with the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Innovation Officer, and cross-functionally with other teams at Student Leadership Network, as needed. The successful candidate will have at least five to seven years of institutional relations experience with foundation, corporate and government sources in a non-profit setting. Experience working with data teams to track metrics for funders, a demonstrated track record of surpassing fundraising goals, and a passion for equalizing educational opportunities for students growing up in diverse underserved communities is essential. To read full job description please see the link here or visit our website career page.

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