Executive Director, Historic Preservation & Fundraising

Association of Fundraising Professionals - NYC Chapter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy seeks an Executive Director to lead fundraising and strategic operations for restoring and preserving Midtown Manhattan’s historic site.

The role emphasizes major gifts, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement to advance restoration projects. The ideal candidate will bring extensive nonprofit fundraising experience, strong board interaction, and proven grant-writing capabilities, with a commitment to financial stewardship and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated success in fundraising from corporate and commercial entities.
• Ability to establish/maintain a diversified donor base.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in nonprofit environments, ideally with Board reporting.
• Proven grant writing experience.
• Financial management skills including budget preparation and grants management.

Responsibilities

• Drive mission and relationship stewardship.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Provide organizational management and strategic leadership.
• Oversee financial leadership including budgeting and grants administration.
• Provide program leadership and direction.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Budget management

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy seeks an Executive Director to lead fundraising and strategic operations for restoring and preserving Midtown Manhattan’s historic site.

The role emphasizes major gifts, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement to advance restoration projects. The ideal candidate will bring extensive nonprofit fundraising experience, strong board interaction, and proven grant-writing capabilities, with a commitment to financial stewardship and program leadership.