Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager

This range is provided by Jacob Burns Film Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$68,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Reports To
:
Director of Development

About Us:

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) gathers audiences, students, and filmmakers to experience the joy of film, and to learn about the craft, ourselves, and each other. As a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in Pleasantville, NY, the JBFC is dedicated to presenting the best of independent narrative, documentary, and world cinema, promoting visual literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community.

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 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 per year

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…