Director, Development for Columbia Global Reports

EPIP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in journalism seeks a passionate Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts for an innovative initiative. This role involves managing a comprehensive strategy to secure significant gifts and develop annual campaigns, ensuring the sustainability of impactful journalism. If you have a strong background in fundraising and a commitment to underreported global issues, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in the world of journalism while collaborating with dedicated professionals at a prestigious institution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and development roles.
• Strong skills in relationship management and campaign strategy.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage comprehensive fundraising efforts for CGR.
• Lead identification and cultivation of prospects and foundations.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Campaign Development

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Director, Development for Columbia Global Reports

Posted on September 19, 2022

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director, Columbia Global Reports, the Director, Development for Columbia Global Reports will implement and manage a comprehensive fundraising effort in support of an innovative and admired long-form journalism initiative at Columbia University, Columbia Global Reports (CGR), which publishes novella-length books on underreported global issues.

In collaboration with CGR leadership and development colleagues, the Director will lead an effort focused on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects and foundations with capacity to make significant gifts towards CGR and develop an annual giving campaign.