Fundraising Relations Manager, The Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation, Brooklyn, NY

Fundraising Relations Manager

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Posted by: The Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation

DESCRIPTION

The Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation (ARTC) was organized in 1969 to address the unique problems of hard-core inner city substance users and adolescents with mental health disorders. ARTC is a not-for-profit organization, licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuses and the New York State Department of Health. ARTC is expeditiously moving in the direction of expanding its services and diversifying its funding streams through planned giving instruments and being able to cultivate a donor to the point of securing a significant gift.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Fundraising Relations Manager to be a part of a growing development department from the ground up. This very visible position is about connecting with people, being a conduit between the organization and the people or cause the corporation serves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Strong track record in foundation fundraising with demonstrated ability to
• Research prospects
• Build a relationship with each
• Submit appropriate winning proposals

• Experience in managing the relationship building and application submissions needed to obtain City Council, individual Council member and individual Borough President grants.
• Can build and oversee a successful "signature" special event annually.
• Proven track record in working with existing corporate and individual donors
• Initiate and manage an annual appeal.
• Provide oversight and leadership to a small development staff.
• Ability to discuss ARTC's resources, projects and programs
• Promote and support respectful positive attitudes
• Work closely with CEO to develop annual strategies and manage those initiatives throughout the year.
• Prepare work plans, budgets and forecasts related to all fundraising activities.

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years related experience in grant writing and fundraising.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of grant development, proposals, applications and administration as well as basic fundraising techniques and strategies
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong written communication skills; proposal writing and research
• Attention to detail
• Strong editing skills
• All candidates must be computer-literate and must become competent in computerized programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable cultivating and soliciting prospects at all levels.

ARTC offers an excellent starting salary and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, personal, sick and vacation time, life insurance, pension and favorable work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please forward resume to the Human Resources Department at jobs@artcny.org or fax to (718) 522-2916, attention Stacey Mohammed. Please include the position title in the subject line of the email.