Institutional Giving and Government Relations Manager

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:

• Lead the preparation of all letters of inquiry, proposals, interim and final grant reports.
• Work with program staff to gather data and information necessary for proposals and final reports.
• Research, identify and solicit new institutional funding prospects.
• 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.
• Ensure proper and timely acknowledgment of all institutional funders.
• Build and maintain relationships with program officers, community leaders, elected officials, and their staff.
• Assist in budget planning for funding opportunities.
• Serve as project manager for specific organization-wide initiatives.
• 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 help develop cultivation strategies to move these donors up the ladder of engagement.
• Provide support for the annual gala and other special events.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to plan, organize, and write the JBFC Annual Report.
• 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.

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).