ANSWER THE CALL OVERVIEW-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The N.Y.Police andFire Widows'&Children's Benefit Fund,also known asAnswer theCall,was founded in1985 by legendary NY Met, Daniel "Rusty" Staub.Answer theCall is the only nonprofit organization that provides both immediate and ongoing financial assistance to the families of NYPD, FDNY,andPAPDheroeskilledinthelineofduty.Sinceitsinception,AnswertheCall hasprovidedover $170million directly to thefamilies of NYC fallenheroes andhashostedcountless events to givethese families an opportunity to come together to cope and connect. In 2023 alone, Answer the Call will help more than 500families and distribute over $5.2 million through immediate and ongoing financial assistance.
Answer theCall is ledby a small staff of five dynamic professionalswho arecommitted to the organization's mission.Thestaff issupported byanactively engaged Board, whose members areleading professionals in their fields, and an energeticAssociate Committee. In addition, the staff is aided by a large group of dedicatedvolunteers-both individualand corporate.Answerthe Callis proud tohave the supportof the NYC business, philanthropic,and first responder communities.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Answer the Call currently raises close to $5 million annually primarily through special events and is looking to greatly expand upon its fundraising as every dollar raised increases the impact and assistance it can provide to families of fallen heroes.
To that end, the Director of Philanthropy is a newly created position designed to develop and drive an ambitious fundraising program. Reporting to the Executive Director and partnering closely with the Board of Directors and staff, the Director of Philanthropy will enthusiastically grow Answer the Call’s fundraising base and overall dollars raised by infiltrating new markets in New York City, particularly for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Strategy and Growth:
- Conceptualize, create, and execute a dynamic and comprehensive fundraising plan that significantly grows annual fundraising dollars.
- Personally prospect and qualify new target donor segments and individuals to expand upon the current donor markets with a focus on untapped high net worth individuals and corporations.
- Establish a moves management system for new donors and where possible, craft and employ integrated strategies to increase giving levels, numbers of gifts, and multi-year commitments.
- Activate strategies in multiple areas such as major gifts, corporate giving, annual giving, planned giving, digital fundraising and private foundations.
Donor Outreach:
- Develop and drive outreach plans for new donor markets and targets including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new donors, proactively leveraging the Board of Directors and Executive Director.
- Plan, manage, and follow-up on frequent meetings in-person with potential donors in New York City and other areas.
- Track and report on fundraising plans and metrics with assistance from the Development Associate.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE OVERVIEW-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Answer the Call is results-driven, collaborative, mission-focused, and professional with a deep connection to the families of the NYPD, FDNY,andPAPD. They are seeking a powerhouse development professional who is eager to jump in, get started, and develop new areas of fundraising to further support the mission.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible development leadership positions, with demonstrated success in multiple aspects of fundraising including individual and corporate giving.
- Particular strength in prospect research and leveraging relationships, special events, and software programs to develop a substantial donor prospect pipeline.
- Successful history of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new donors through a moves management process including personally making the ask.
- Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the community, at corporations, and within the organization.
- Understanding of and lived experience in New York City and with its fundraising community; excitement around attending in-person meetings in New York City and other areas.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Attributes:
- A driving force in and incredible enthusiasm for fundraising in new markets.
- Creative, ambitious, and tenacious in finding untapped areas of opportunity, following up, and closing the deal.
- Ability to analyze issues, identify priorities, manage projects, stay on top of tasks, and make thoughtful decisions with minimal direction.
- Superior attention to detail, highly organized, and a capable multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented work environment.
- Highly collaborative and a team player who is willing to pitch in on all things big and small when needed.
- Professional presentation with excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Deep commitment to Answer the Call’s mission of supporting the families of fallen NYC heroes.
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Salary and Benefits:
Answer the Call provides a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, a 401K plan including match, and more. The range for this position is anticipated to be between $170,000 and $210,000.
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EEO Statement:
Answer the Call is anEqual Opportunity Employerwho encourages all candidates to apply. We recognize and value thecontributions that individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience will bring to our organizationtohelp us better fulfill our mission.
