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Job Title: Director of Foundation and Corporate Funding, New York...
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-22

Company Name: Phoenix House
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Director of Foundation and Corporate Funding, New York Region New York,NY The role of the Director of Foundation and Corporate Funding is to identify and solicit funding primarily for the New York region. The individual in this role reviews potential funding opportunities, convenes key decision makers and stakeholders in the proposal development process, and writes and submits proposals to prospective funders. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position manages all aspects of corporate and foundation fundraising for the New York area, with flexibility to support other regions with their fundraising initiatives as needed. Specific Responsibilities: .Responsible for developing and writing proposals to secure support from private foundations and corporations. This includes: o preparing concept papers and letters of inquiry o working in collaboration with senior level staff on program definition and budget components ohandling proposal submission and follow-up otracking and acknowledging gifts .Identify and research private and corporate foundations whose funding priorities are aligned with Phoenix Houses programs and initiatives, including those that offer capital and general operating support; create grant-maker profiles and present thoughtful evaluations. .Work with Director of Development and senior staff to develop strategies to approach foundation and corporate prospects and donors. .Assist Director of Development in cultivating and maintaining relationships with private and corporate foundations; meet with Program Officers and other foundation staff as appropriate. .Manage fiscal year foundation prospect/proposal tracking report which details current and prospective donors and related deadlines regarding stewardship reports, grant renewals and proposal submissions. .Responsible for preparing and submitting stewardship reports to funders and for providing funders with required supplemental information upon their request. .Maintain detailed records of research, proposal submissions and related correspondence including reporting data in historical paper and electronic files and in the Raisers Edge database. .Provide other Phoenix House regions with grant writing assistance as needed. .Assist with public funding proposals as needed. Qualifications: .Two to five years foundation grant-writing experience, preferably within the private sector. .General commitment to social and health services, with at least a working knowledge of substance abuse and related issues. .Excellent oral and written communication skills, with great attention to detail. .Computer literacy including competency with Microsoft Office software and Internet and database experience; working knowledge of Raisers Edge .Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and promote teamwork and cooperation. .Ability to prioritize, make independent decisions and work well under tight deadlines. .Aptitude for exercising confidentiality, good judgment, diplomacy and tact. Education: .BA or BS required; Masters degree preferred

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