Milken Institute · 5 hours ago
Director, Business and Program Development, Finance Portfolio
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expThe Milken Institute is a globally minded nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, focused on connecting resources to tackle global challenges. The Director of Business and Program Development will lead efforts to cultivate and manage relationships with funders, ensuring the advancement of the Finance portfolio through strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives.
Think Tanks
No H1B
Responsibilities
With oversight from their manager, leading efforts to design partnership opportunities and identify, build, and steward relationships with corporate and individual funders in alignment with Finance pillar priorities
Developing and effectively articulating the value proposition for Finance program support, including:
Identifying prospects across the corporate and individual ecosystem
Developing written and oral proposals
Conducting and expeditiously closing solicitations
Managing sponsor/funder acknowledgment and retention
Collaborating with leaders on the Programmatic Fundraising team with distinct and supportive portfolios and fundraising goals
Communicating across teams to ensure an effective and timely dissemination of information about new & existing funding relationships
Working across Milken Institute, the Milken Institute Finance Pillar, Events, Business Development, and other centers and department teams, as needed, to ensure partners are effectively integrated into convenings and other Milken Institute programs
Managing relationships with key prospects and funders and coordinating all Milken Institute interactions with those partners
Participating in Milken Institute events and representing the Institute in key finance ecosystem convenings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 10+ years of experience fundraising for non-profit programs, projects and/or events. Management experience a plus
Track record of successfully cultivating and expeditiously closing funding
Working knowledge of at least three areas of finance a plus – financial markets, asset management, wealth management, impact investing, banking, private equity, private credit, venture capital, entrepreneurship, corporate finance, financial accounting, FinTech, infrastructure finance, community finance, housing finance, and financial regulation
Knowledge of community development financial institutions (CDFIs), minority depository institutions (MDIs), the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven project management and leadership skill set
Ability to remain proactive, level-headed, highly organized, and detail-oriented across multiple areas of focus
Flexibility to take on new opportunities, expand portfolio and adapt to internal and external environment
Multitasker able to handle complex projects in a fast-paced environment, requiring ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external communications
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve issues
Motivated self-starter displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
Strong ability to work with people and interact positively with all levels of an organization
Flexibility to travel as needed for meetings and events and to work across various time zones around the world
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn CRM (Salesforce experience a plus)
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Fertility Support
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Pet Insurance Discount
Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
Annual Mentor Program
Wellness Resources: Employee Assistance Program
CALM app membership
Company
Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cole Fiala
Senior Associate, Partnerships and Content
Kristine Buchanan
Executive Assistant to the CFO
Recent News
2024-05-07
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