Director, Foundation Giving Full Time Contract
- Employer
- First Book
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Aug 9, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Community Outreach, Grant Administration, Grant Making, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Community Development, Community Foundations, Education, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
First Book has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy (medical
and religious exemptions permitted)
About First Book:
First Book (https://firstbook.org) believes that
education offers children the best possible path out of poverty.
Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 200 million books
and educational materials to children from low-income families.
Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First
Book has built the country’s largest and fastest growing network of
educators serving kids in need. Today First Book reaches over
525,000 educators nationwide with an additional 750 joining every
week. In addition to our work in the United States, First Book also
distributed books to children in more than 30 countries last
year.
A recognized leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the
power of the private sector to advance social change. First Book
has also been highlighted for its innovation and impact by the
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic
Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton
Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London
School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded
First Book its highest rating, including a perfect score for
Accountability & Transparency.
About the Position: (This is not a 100% remote position)
The Director, Foundation Giving is an essential part of the First
Book team, providing critical support for the Vice President of
Development and the Development department - which raises donative
funds from and with individuals, foundations, and community
volunteers in support of the organization’s goals and mission.
The Director, Foundation Giving is responsible for the creation and
management of a well-coordinated, strategic plan to cultivate and
solicit grant support from foundations. This position works to
establish long-term partnerships as well as maintain existing
relationships with current local, community, regional, and national
foundations. First Book’s foundation revenue is growing, a seasoned
fundraiser who wants to help 3X revenue is essential.
The position demands the highest attention to detail, the ability
to work autonomously in a fast-paced multi-function environment, a
desire to work efficiently and improve systems and processes, and a
passion for internal and external customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Stewardship, cultivation, and renewal of
current Foundation donor portfolio.
• Identify foundation prospects and conduct
research to determine interest and grant giving potential.
• Create an ongoing $1M+ Foundation donation
pipeline.
• Create a moves management plan for all current
and prospective Foundation donors.
• Develop, manage and implement cultivation and
solicitation strategies for foundation support, including
proposals, LOIs, and other documents as required.
• Customize and oversee correspondence to ensure
timeliness of communications and reporting to Foundation
donors.
• Research, create and maintain Foundation donor
profiles and correspondence records in Salesforce (CRM).
• Proactively contribute to problem-solving, team
brainstorms, strategic and operational planning exercises.
• Prepare regular revenue and pipeline reports
for department’s senior leadership.
• Various administrative duties and other tasks
as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE a plus.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience with
nonprofit foundation fundraising required.
• Extensive knowledge of cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship strategies, particularly in the area
of foundation fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to take primary
responsibility for diverse number of projects and complete them by
deadline.
• Demonstrated record of success in generating
significant commitments from foundation donors.
• Exceptional writing ability, with accuracy and
attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of prospect identification
tools, software, and sites.
• Experience with Salesforce a strong plus.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office
including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong desire to collaborate to build a robust
foundation fundraising program.
Those who thrive at First Book tend to possess these qualities:
• Highly detail-oriented, loves problem-solving
and working with systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management
skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
strong and patient presence on the phone.
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
and multi-task with ease.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, this is core to
First Book’s DNA. Must be a tenacious self-starter with
intellectual curiosity.
• A passion for First Book’s mission and vision
for the future
Benefits:
• 401K and employer matching pension
contribution
• Transportation benefits
• Hybrid work environment - can work from home
and office
If converted to a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the
following benefits:
• Dental & medical insurance
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
coverage
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Twelve Annual Holidays
TO APPLY:
Candidates are invited to submit a resume, and a cover letter that
details your interest in the position to http://firstbook.force.com/careers.
If you need assistance applying, please reach out to us at ajones@firstbook.org/202-499-5935.
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