Director, Investor Relations (Institutional Giving)

Company: Homeword
Location: New York
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Investor Relations (Institutional Giving)LOCATION: New York City (headquarters), New Jersey, Connecticut, PennsylvaniaREPORTS TO: Vice President, Investor RelationsTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 20% as neededJOB POSTING DEADLINE: This position will close at 9am EDT on January 14, 2025SALARY: The anticipated starting annual base salary range is USD $118,000-$122,000The END Fund's strategic programming and priorities are in line with the WHO and global NTD community's common roadmap to control or eliminate the most common NTDs. To meet its ambitious growth objectives, the END Fund is actively seeking to expand its community of visionary and engaged philanthropists, foundations, and corporations committed to treating and preventing the spread of NTDs.The END Fund is looking for a savvy, seasoned development professional to join its fundraising team. S/he will develop and execute strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward $100,000+ gifts from a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and corporate prospects, focused on the US high-level giving market. A natural and collegial team player, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in individual and major gift fundraising with an eye towards executing on a robust plan. The successful candidate's title will be Director with potential for advancement.Areas of Responsibility

• Under the supervision of the VP Investor Relations and in concert with the Board of Directors, Board Development Committee, CEO and other colleagues, help execute a fundraising and marketing plan to secure funding towards the Fund's $500 Million revenue goal by 2030.
• In collaboration with the VP Investor Relations, develop a strategy for target market of prospective donors, and create and execute an Annual Plan to implement the strategy.
• Serve as one of the chief stewards of the END Fund brand by participating in cultivation meetings, correspondence, and events.
• Oversee the preparation of strategy, briefing and debriefing materials for face-to-face meetings with major donors conducted by self, senior staff or Board leadership.
• Contribute to the research, preparation, drafting, and editing of major concept notes and grant proposals. Maintain prospect investor database and use advancement systems.
• Contribute to pipeline reporting and meetings to share awareness of prospect status.
• Design and execute ways to deepen donor commitment and enhance gift giving, building on and enhancing the events and public outreach currently underway, while managing a personal portfolio of prospects.
• Manage project work by staff colleagues and consultants.
• Provide inputs to and review fundraising reporting by staff colleagues and consultants.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Educational BackgroundSkills/Experience
• At least 7 to 10 years progressively responsible experience in not-for-profit fundraising and/or demonstrated transferable skills.
• Proven track record for cultivating, soliciting, and securing 6 to 8-figure donations, and specific knowledge of private foundation grant making, corporate giving, and high-net worth cultivation strategies.
• Exceptional ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style (both written and verbal).
• Creative thinking to develop engagement strategies with maximum impact.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, especially writing and content creation.
• Confidence and poise to interact regularly with corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals using all forms of communications (e-mail, phone, videoconference and face-to-face interaction).
• Familiarity with global health issues, and NTDs specifically, and/or an appetite and interest to learn.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural skills.
• A self-starter who enjoys working in a start-up environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work in the U.S., and ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally.Work Authorization RequiredThe END Fund does not sponsor work authorization or visas. All team members must independently have legal rights to work and live in the US.To ensure people at risk of neglected tropical diseases can live healthy and prosperous lives. At The END Fund, our commitment is to support efforts that accelerate the elimination of NTDs to achieve the 2030 World Health Organization elimination goals.
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