Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager

Reports to: Director of Development

About Us:

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in Pleasantville, NY, dedicated to gathering audiences, students, and filmmakers to experience the joy of film, and to learn about the craft, ourselves, and each other. We are seeking a Director of Film Programs to oversee our Film Programming initiatives and staff, and join our team of senior executives. Learn more about the organization at burnsfilmcenter.org

Position Objectives:

The Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager is primarily responsible for developing and sustaining foundation, corporate, and government support. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager researches, identifies and pursues strategic funding opportunities to support the JBFC’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, general correspondence, and acknowledgement letters for institutional funders and prospects.
• Research and identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities. Help develop strategy to secure new foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Create fundraising pitch decks to support proposals and presentations.
• Maintain annual grants and reports calendar to maximize institutional revenue and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with program officers, community leaders, elected officials, and their staff.
• Assist in budget planning for funding opportunities.
• Participate in inter-departmental discussions to plan, develop, and schedule proposals.
• Participate in foundation and government conferences/workshops to increase networking and funding opportunities.
• Explore capital funding opportunities and apply for foundation/government support.
• Work with Donor Engagement Manager to identify targeted donors with family foundations and create prospect profiles that will help develop cultivation strategies to move donors up the ladder of engagement.
• Provide support for the annual gala and other special events.
• Serve as a JBFC ambassador by attending programs, receptions, and events and engaging with donors.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Communications, or Arts Management.
• Minimum of three years of grant writing experience in foundation, corporate, and government fundraising, and/or related areas.
• Proven track record in cultivation and securing support from institutional sources.
• Knowledge of foundation, corporate foundation/philanthropy, and government funding communities.
• Impeccable writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet grant and reporting deadlines.
• Proficient with databases for tracking and reporting.
• Must enjoy working collaboratively.

Preferred Experience and Qualities:

• Experience with Office 365 Suite, Adobe Suite, Canva, and Power Point required.
• Experience with Tessitura, Donor Search and/or iWave a plus.

Start Date: ASAP; The Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager is an on-location position with some flexibility to work from home.

Salary Range: $68,000-$70,000

The JBFC offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Generous PTO and sick leave.
• Employer-paid and supplemented Paid Family Leave (PFL) for eligible employees.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff members, including a company-funded HRA to cover deductibles, as well as the option to fund a Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurances.
• 403(b) plan (employer-matching).
• Office located across the street from Metro North station (Harlem Line).

Application Instructions: 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager 25” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

Unsure if you should apply? Research indicates that some candidates are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100 percent of the listed qualifications. If this is you, and you believe you would excel in this position, we strongly encourage you to submit your application. We are actively recruiting candidates with diverse work experiences, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and abilities. We believe all work experience has value, and are fully considering all applicants with a strong desire to help us fulfill our mission, including candidates who are making career-focus shifts or returning from employment gaps. Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to express your interest in JBFC’s mission and programs, and how you envision yourself contributing as a member of our team.

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The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, sex, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic predisposition and/or carrier status, disability, age, religion, marital status, national origin or citizenship status, veteran status, or any other classification as protected by law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for positions to be filled. Please inform the JBFC if you need any assistance with the instructions provided to participate in our application process. Questions and concerns may be directed to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned