The Director oversees all aspects of fundraising and meeting financial goals for Foundation and Government general operating income and for occasional special projects, including managing a grants calendar, writing proposals, end-of-cycle reporting, and stewardship. This position has one direct report.
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Direct the activities of all foundation and government giving, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new sources of support, while managing annual grants.
- Prepare grant proposals and reports; follow up on requests and report requirements related to grants and manage other correspondence with funders and prospects on a timely basis.
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Manage communication with designated relationships through meetings, site-visits, conference calls, personal cultivation and event invitations, steward existing donors.
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Manage administration of department, including tracking income and expense budgets; and creating and maintaining annual solicitation, acquisition and reporting calendars.
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Oversee the maintenance of all foundation and government records.
- Ensure proper fulfillment of funder benefits and contractual obligations, ensuring proper crediting in all print and digital materials.
- Entertain and cultivate current and prospective funders during the season; attend select functions and special events.
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Liaise with all departments across the Met, including Development, Finance, Media, Legal, Marketing, Education, Operations, Artistic, and House Management.
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Minimum of 7+ years of development experience, with an emphasis on institutional fundraising and proven track record of securing large gifts
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Broad knowledge of foundation giving; solid understanding of government contracts, cycles and reports
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Superior writing skills, with the ability to create persuasive and descriptive written materials.
- Ability to manage a campaign within the constructs of an overall development operation, coordinating all campaign efforts with other institutional priorities and goals.
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Excellent oral, written and computer skills; knowledge of Excel and Tessitura preferred.
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Experience fundraising for the performing arts/cultural sector; knowledge of opera preferred.
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Undergraduate degree; graduate degree in related field preferred
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Diplomacy, tact and ability to skillfully handle donor situations.
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Superior organizational/time management skills
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Ability to work quickly and adapt readily to changes in priorities.
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Requires some evenings/weekends for cultivation activities.