Players Alliance | Director of Fundraising-On Site, Ft....

New Year, Same Amazing YOU, New Way to Make an Impact in Under Served Communities Across the Country!**Thank you for applying to The Players Alliance. All of the roles posted here are based on site in the office in Fort Lee, NJ. They are not virtual, remote, nor hybrid. We have a beautiful brand-new office ready to be staffed by talented individuals ready to make an immediate impact. We encourage individuals to apply who believe in the mission and core values of The Players Alliance. We will not be accepting applications submitted on behalf of Staffing, Temp Agencies, and firms for direct hires. Thank you! **Title: Director, Fundraising and Donor RelationsLocation: On Site, Ft. Lee, NJ in office (This is not a remote, virtual, nor hybrid role)Reports to: Vice President, Giving and GrowthCompetitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits PackageThe Players Alliance, a national nonprofit organization with headquarters in Ft. Lee, NJ has a brand-new exciting opportunity for a talented and innovative Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations. TPA is in hyper-growth mode and excited to hire talented individuals focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Youth Sports Programming. Experience and expertise closing on $500,000- $1M+ in revenue annually, through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising campaigns, and major gifts. Understanding of New York City philanthropy and its fundraising community; excitement around attending in-person meetings in New York City and other areas.TPA is looking for a seasoned and established metro NYC or Northern NJ based front line fundraiser with a verifiable and demonstrated record of success. The Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations is a pivotal role leading efforts to secure the resources that sustain and expand the organization's reach. Partnering with the Vice President, Giving and Growth, your mission will be to develop and execute a multi-year revenue strategy, growing our current annual revenue with a blend of traditional fundraising and innovative entrepreneurial opportunities. This position requires a strategic mind, a passion for relationship-building, and a deep commitment to diversity and equity in youth sports programming. From fostering relationships with major donors to orchestrating impactful events, your work will directly fuel our ability to make a difference in families and communities nationwide.Create compelling funding opportunities and creative proposals aligning with the mission to drive revenue. Ensure that each proposal aligns with the priorities of donors and the organization while staying true to our mission and core values.Identify potential prospects, develop annual and long-term fundraising strategies, and actively cultivate and steward funding relationships.Proficiently navigate funder meetings, acting as a fundraiser both independently and alongside leadership and other departments.Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to optimize corporate partnerships by implementing recognition and storytelling strategies.Cultivate an organizational culture that recognizes and values the importance and impact of philanthropy.You will have:Understanding of and lived experience in New York City and with its fundraising community; excitement around attending in-person meetings in New York City and other areasDemonstrated history of success in leading million- multi-million-dollar fundraising initiatives, including securing donations from individuals, high net worth individuals, corporations, and business partners.Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to tailor the most complex messages for different audiences in a manner that they can understand and relate to; influential public speaking experience in a variety of formats (virtual, in person, 1:1 and 1:many) is a mustHave a consistent track record of creating and executing effective fundraising strategies for diverse revenue streamsThe ability to leverage data, effective prospecting, and moves management best practices to maintain, grow, and enable a portfolio of highly engaged donorsHave experience building a culture of philanthropy across an organization, effectively and thoughtfully partnering with staff, senior leadership, and the Board with the goal of increasing the visibility of an organization's work and securing long-term champions and fundersStrong team management and people leadership skills with the proven ability to empower and lead team to achieve outcomes while fostering professional growth, learning, and holding teams accountable to goalsAn inclusive leadership style, committed to fostering a culture where every team member feels valued and driven to contribute to our collective success.Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's Degree preferred.Minimum of 5-7 years of fundraising experience.Experience and expertise closing on $500K-$1M in revenue, through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising campaigns, or major gifts.Professional Maturity, Accountability, and the Demonstrated ability with project management tasks and ability to change gears as needed.Ability to close virtual and face-to-face sales and sponsorships.Ability to think strategically and critically with proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.Demonstrated professional and mature communication and interaction with staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals.Excellent written and oral communication and follow-up skills.Effective presentation and engagement skills to cultivate a wide range of donors including.Advanced Proficiency in Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or comparable softwareCRM tools and the ability to run reports and synthesize informationKey Competencies:Strategic Relationship BuildingEffective and Engaging CommunicatorEmbracing and Managing ChangeEntrepreneurial and Innovative

Created: 2025-01-16