Development Director, New York

The Development Director New Yorkgives leadership, direction, and support to fundraising efforts designed tosupport Clarke New Yorksmission ofteachingchildrenwho are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.Children served by Clarke use advanced technologies, including cochlear implants and hearing aids, to maximize their access tosound. Our teachers of the deaf, audiologists andspeech-language pathologists have the background,trainingand experience to prepare children academically and socially for a world oflimitless possibilities.

This position involvessolicitingindividual, foundation, and corporate gifts, planning and overseeingspecial events, and traditional annual campaigns. If you have experience in non-profit fundraising anddevelopment,including special event management, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• With superior personal initiative,lead Clarkesfundraising efforts in New York.
• Develop and execute a comprehensivetraditionalfundraising plan, including cultivating individual, corporate, and foundation donors, as well as exploring new avenues for fundraising opportunities.
• Build andmaintainstrongpersonal and institutionalrelationships with key stakeholders, including current and potential donors, community leaders, corporate partners, and parents.
• Collaborate with board and Leadership Council members to develop strategic fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and events.
• Manage and steward a portfolio of existing donors, ensuring timely donor recognition and engagement.
• Research andidentifyprospective donors, preparing compelling proposals and presentations to secure financial support.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, managing eventlogisticsand volunteer engagement, including Clarkes Cocktails with Clarke event.
• Prepare regular progress reports and analyze fundraising data to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies andidentifyareas for improvement.
• Function as a key player in Clarkes overall Development team.
• Work collaboratively with other Clarke departments, including finance, communications, and operations, to achieve fundraising goals.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in nonprofit fundraising, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance Clarkesdevelopment effortsand ensure personal professional growth.

Education, skills,andexperience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related role, preferably within a nonprofit organization.Related experience in the for-profit sector will be considered.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully meeting annual fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining sustainable relationships over time.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and confidently engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, especially in 1: 1 and 1: group settings.
• Demonstrated experience organizing fundraising events, including volunteer management.
• Experience working with Boards or Advisory Committees.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in donor management software.
• History of community involvement and volunteerism.
• Flexibility to meet evolving and growing job-related needs and scheduling.

Physical demands:

• Ability to work at a computer, sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to attend local events and represent Clarke to engage with donors and community leaders.
• Occasionally lift moderate weight.
• Ability to work outside of the usual business hours as necessary.

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