What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at EAC Network?
The Director of Development works cooperatively with the Chief External Affairs Officer to raise money through events, grants, foundations, individuals, and corporations. The Director will cultivate our current list and create new opportunities for individuals, corporations, foundations and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in event planning, grant writing, relationship-building, and data-driven fundraising strategies.
Measurable Objectives
Increase the number of grant proposals and or grant funding in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.
Maintain grant and foundation calendar.
Comply with all financial, internal and external reporting requirements.
Identify and engage in new funding opportunities/ partnerships in order to increase the number of individual and corporate donors in the pipeline in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.
Maintain active donor base excel file and increase number of active donors beyond 2024 numbers.
Plan and execute all fundraising events including but not limited to the annual Golf for Good and Building Bridges Gala.
Plan and execute first-ever NYC fundraising event in 2026.
Measurable Objectives
Increase the number of grant proposals and or grant funding in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.
Maintain grant and foundation calendar.
Comply with all financial, internal and external reporting requirements.
Identify and engage in new funding opportunities/ partnerships in order to increase the number of individual and corporate donors in the pipeline in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.
Maintain active donor base excel file and increase number of active donors beyond 2024 numbers.
Plan and execute all fundraising events including but not limited to the annual Golf for Good and Building Bridges Gala.
Plan and execute first-ever NYC fundraising event in 2026.