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    Director, Foundation and Government Relations - New York City, United States - The Metropolitan Opera

    The Metropolitan Opera
    The Metropolitan Opera New York City, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    The Director oversees all aspects of fundraising and meeting
    financial goals for Foundation and Government general operating
    income and for occasional special projects, including managing a
    grants calendar, writing proposals, end-of-cycle reporting, and
    stewardship. This position has one direct report. Primary
    Responsibilities

  • Direct the activities of all foundation and government giving,
    including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new sources of
    support, while managing annual grants.
  • Prepare grant proposals and reports; follow up on requests and
    report requirements related to grants and manage other
    correspondence with funders and prospects on a timely basis.
  • Manage communication with designated relationships through
    meetings, site-visits, conference calls, personal cultivation and
    event invitations, steward existing donors.
  • Manage administration of department, including tracking income
    and expense budgets; and creating and maintaining annual
    solicitation, acquisition and reporting calendars.
  • Oversee the maintenance of all foundation and government
    records.
  • Ensure proper fulfillment of funder benefits and contractual
    obligations, ensuring proper crediting in all print and digital
    materials.
  • Entertain and cultivate current and prospective funders during
    the season; attend select functions and special events.
  • Liaise with all departments across the Met, including
    Development, Finance, Media, Legal, Marketing, Education,
    Operations, Artistic, and House Management.

    Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7+ years of development experience, with an emphasis
    on institutional fundraising and proven track record of securing
    large gifts
  • Broad knowledge of foundation giving; solid understanding of
    government contracts, cycles and reports
  • Superior writing skills, with the ability to create persuasive
    and descriptive written materials.
  • Ability to manage a campaign within the constructs of an
    overall development operation, coordinating all campaign efforts
    with other institutional priorities and goals.
  • Excellent oral, written and computer skills; knowledge of Excel
    and Tessitura preferred.
  • Experience fundraising for the performing arts/cultural sector;
    knowledge of opera preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree; graduate degree in related field
    preferred

    Physical Demands

  • Diplomacy, tact and ability to skillfully handle donor
    situations.
  • Superior organizational/time management skills
  • Ability to work quickly and adapt readily to changes in
    priorities.
  • Requires some evenings/weekends for cultivation
    activities.

    $105,000 - $115,000 a year


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