Campaign Strategy & Donor Relations Lead

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

13 Paid Holidays

12 Sick Days

Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden invites applications for an Assistant Director, Campaign to guide the Branching Out fundraiser and related initiatives. You will partner with leadership to plan, draft proposals and stewardship reports, and help secure major philanthropic investments for an ambitious capital program.

This role requires 4+ years in nonprofit fundraising, excellence in persuasive writing, strong project management, and comfort with donor databases such as Raiser's Edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years in nonprofit fundraising.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional persuasive writing and editing skills.
• Experience with grant budgets and donor communications.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain campaign budgets and tracking documents, partnering with Advancement, Finance, and Capital Projects.
• Draft fundraising communications, including pitch decks, proposals, and stewardship reports.
• Record donor activity in Raiser's Edge and files.
• Staff donor site visits and donor events as needed.
• Assist with donor research and briefings for campaign activities.
• Take on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant proposals

Communications

Project management

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden invites applications for an Assistant Director, Campaign to guide the Branching Out fundraiser and related initiatives. You will partner with leadership to plan, draft proposals and stewardship reports, and help secure major philanthropic investments for an ambitious capital program.

This role requires 4+ years in nonprofit fundraising, excellence in persuasive writing, strong project management, and comfort with donor databases such as Raiser's Edge.