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Tunnel to Towers Foundation · 1 day ago

Director, Development

positionStaten Island, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$90K/yr - $105K/yr
date5+ years exp

Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of firefighters, military, and first responders. They are seeking a charismatic professional fundraiser to lead donor outreach and manage fundraising initiatives to support their mission of eradicating homelessness among veterans.

CharityEventsNon Profit

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of our extensive fundraising and foundation programs and emerging events and initiatives to ensure complete understanding and accurate representation when communicating to funders
Facilitate all phases of donor outreach, retention, and correspondence in the set regional territory of the United States, focusing on major gift level donors
Handling inquiries at the six-figure level and beyond
Lead a small team of fundraisers, helping them with their daily routine, and provide coaching and guidance on their fundraising efforts
Assist the Associate Vice President, Development with tracking of all naming recognition opportunities elated to Veterans Villages
Meticulously document all correspondence and stewardship efforts in CRM, including basic research done through donor research platforms like Wealth Engine
Secure introductory meetings with donors and prospects to secure and retain mid-level donations
Work in collaboration across the development department and the Foundation as a whole
Energetically and enthusiastically, represent the Foundation at fundraising events as needed

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDonor relationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteG-SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in fundraising or related fields
Highly organized, able to work independently and manage tasks from start to completion, meeting deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail, high accuracy with all tasks, and pride in a job well done
Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills
Comfortable using video conferencing, phone calls, and text messaging to move relationships forward
Ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and online gift portals
Quick learner, team player, and ready to take on any challenge
Willingness to travel regularly
Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required

Preferred

Experience with one-on-one solicitations with donors

Company

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports first responders, veterans, and families with housing, events, and donation programs.
dateFounded in 2001
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://t2t.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Frank Siller
Founder

Recent News

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