What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Fundraising-On Site, Ft. Lee, NJ position at The Players Alliance?
Job Description
Job Description
New Year, Same Amazing YOU, New Way to Make an Impact in Under Served Communities Across the Country!
Title : Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations
Location : On Site, Ft. Lee, NJ in office (This is not a remote, virtual, nor hybrid role)
Reports to : Vice President, Giving and Growth
The 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 :
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 software
CRM tools and the ability to run reports and synthesize information
Key Competencies :
Company Description
The Players Alliance is a nonprofit organization founded by current and former professional baseball players to make the game more equitable and accessible. The mission of The Players Alliance is to address baseball’s systemic barriers to equity & inclusion by creating pathways to opportunities on and off the field for an undeniable pipeline of black talent.
IMPACT
Since our inception, The Players Alliance has worked collaboratively with the most extraordinary talent to play the game and partnered with well-respected and influential owners, executives, and business leaders to support communities across the country.
150 Current & Former MLB Players
41.7M Dollars Donated to Black Communities
76 MLB All-Star Appearances
VISION
The Players Alliance is where we as black professional players commit to owning and supporting solutions to increase the participation of our beloved community in baseball. We do this because our representation is important to both the community and the game.
Company Description
The Players Alliance is a nonprofit organization founded by current and former professional baseball players to make the game more equitable and accessible. The mission of The Players Alliance is to address baseball’s systemic barriers to equity & inclusion by creating pathways to opportunities on and off the field for an undeniable pipeline of black talent. IMPACT Since our inception, The Players Alliance has worked collaboratively with the most extraordinary talent to play the game and partnered with well-respected and influential owners, executives, and business leaders to support communities across the country. 150 Current & Former MLB Players 41.7M Dollars Donated to Black Communities 76 MLB All-Star Appearances VISION The Players Alliance is where we as black professional players commit to owning and supporting solutions to increase the participation of our beloved community in baseball. We do this because our representation is important to both the community and the game.
Salary : $1,000 - $500,000