Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
$213,478–$275,625 year
On-siteManhattan, New York, United States
Job Summary
Close $8-10M annually by cultivating new relationships with national, regional, and local foundations and stewarding current donors to enhance existing partnerships. Manage a team of 3-5 foundation gift officers, providing direction on proposal development, grant writing, and budget preparation while ensuring compliance with donor terms and reporting deadlines. Strategically initiate full-spectrum engagement activities with institutional leadership and faculty to identify funding opportunities aligned with clinical, educational, and research priorities. Conduct prospect research to identify viable donors and collaborate with physicians and scientists to refine solicitation strategies. Document all development activity using the Trax database and work with the Office of Sponsored Program Administration to manage post-award follow-up.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- 10-14+ years in healthcare foundation fundraising with a proven track record of success managing complex portfolios, soliciting and securing new commitments and building lasting relationships with institutional donors
- Minimum of 5 years management experience strong interest in effective collaboration, communication, team building and team management
- Deep knowledge and experience of innovations in and working with the local, national and international foundation landscape
- Possesses the presence, inclusivity, and communication skills necessary to be an effective representative of NYU Langone Health and a liaison to the donor base
- Develops and enhances relationships through authenticity, professionalism and trust
- Facilitates understanding through listening and crafting and delivering messages that meet the needs of different audiences
- Takes ownership of opportunities, challenges and decisions to drive work and the organization forward
- Has the ability to lead, direct and motivate others; encourages and ensures professional development opportunities for reporting staff and acts as a mentor. Meets with reporting staff individually and as a full team
- Embraces and supports institutional values and competencies and ensures that they are reflected in all aspects of our work
- Contributes on a daily basis to an environment where differences are welcomed and supported by embracing the perspectives of all
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong writing/editing skills
- Experience with creating project budgets
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team
- Ability to change priorities in a high-volume environment
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- High level of energy, initiative, and creativity
- Self-motivated, outgoing, and results oriented
- Familiarity with software applications, including standard Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with the ability to adapt and learn as these tools evolve
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate degree preferred
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