Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving

Job Summary:

The Director of Institutional and Corporate Giving is a senior leader on HRA’s Development team responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and management of HRA’s institutional partners. This role will work closely with the development team and program staff to build impactful partnerships for foundation and corporation funders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish a clear vision and growth strategy for institutional partnerships, and measure progress against data-based goals that align with HRA’s mission and priorities
• Build and manage new relationships with foundation and corporate funders at the 5-7 figure gift levels
• Work with the current team to grow relationships with current foundation and corporate funders
• Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications, and manage own portfolio work for top institutional prospects
• Partner with program and operations staff to ensure seamless information sharing for developing accurate grant budgets and ensuring proper fund allocation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior staff, board members, and funding partners

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present, inform and motivate individuals and groups about HRA’s mission and the importance of raising funds in support of the mission.
• Proven track record of securing 6- and 7-figure grants
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with a demonstrated track record of building effective systems that foster collaboration
• Commitment to donor confidentiality
• Commitment to data tracking in organization CRM (Raiser’s Edge)
• Availability and ability to work evenings and weekend hours as needed
• Passion for the HRA mission, and for caring for all animals regardless of age, breed, temperament or species

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50 pounds assisted.
• Regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment.
• Ability to be comfortable working with cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles, fish and wildlife.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity daily, including but not limited to lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work. Typically stands, bends, stoops, and crouches while working special events.
• Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; common allergens; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Basic familiarity with computers, MSWord, MS Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Significant experience in institutional and corporate fundraising, development, or grant writing, preferably within a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and institutional funding.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, donor databases, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and reports.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and build relationships with key stakeholders.

St. Hubert's / HRA is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual candidates who demonstrate proficiency in written and oral testing.