Folger Shakespeare Library- Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving
Washington, DC
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving
The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraiser to join our ambitious team as our Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving (ADIG). The Associate Director will be responsible for managing a large and growing institutional portfolio comprised of wide-ranging foundations that includes family foundations, city, state, and federal institutions, and collaborative opportunities around a corporate membership program. Working closely with the Director of Development and the Development team, the ADIG will be the primary individual devoted to expanding upon a sizeable institutional relations effort, with particular attention to enhancing institutional mission and capacity through seven-figure research and project grants, and to building a robust foundation sponsorship program for a growing exhibitions program and annual operations.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with the ability to envision and implement an organized and thoughtful plan for institutional giving at the Folger. Exceptional written and verbal skills are critical to this role and a sense of humor is welcomed and appreciated. They will not only be ambitious but also have a willingness and commitment to serve. This individual will be a part of the Development department’s senior team supporting other leaders by fostering a culture of philanthropy to ensure that fund development is executed in keeping up with the values, mission, and strategic directions of the Folger Shakespeare Library, working with the Director of Development to establish a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain donors and fundraising volunteers.
The standard schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm, which is a 35-hour workweek. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for special programs. This position is currently hybrid with ~3 days on-site per week. The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date.
Health & safety: The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take the safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. The Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in the case of any health issues that arise.
Compensation:
Supervisory Duties:
The Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving will eventually supervise at least one Development Associate of Institutional Giving. In addition, they will manage work with a contracted grant writer and other contracted help.
Duties:
Skills and Knowledge:
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. The employee may be exposed to various components of an office environment such as florescent lighting, pollen, dust, recycled air, cooling fans, semi-enclosed areas, central heating, seasonal warmer temperatures, and office noise. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraiser to join our ambitious team as our Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving (ADIG). The Associate Director will be responsible for managing a large and growing institutional portfolio comprised of wide-ranging foundations that includes family foundations, city, state, and federal institutions, and collaborative opportunities around a corporate membership program. Working closely with the Director of Development and the Development team, the ADIG will be the primary individual devoted to expanding upon a sizeable institutional relations effort, with particular attention to enhancing institutional mission and capacity through seven-figure research and project grants, and to building a robust foundation sponsorship program for a growing exhibitions program and annual operations.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with the ability to envision and implement an organized and thoughtful plan for institutional giving at the Folger. Exceptional written and verbal skills are critical to this role and a sense of humor is welcomed and appreciated. They will not only be ambitious but also have a willingness and commitment to serve. This individual will be a part of the Development department’s senior team supporting other leaders by fostering a culture of philanthropy to ensure that fund development is executed in keeping up with the values, mission, and strategic directions of the Folger Shakespeare Library, working with the Director of Development to establish a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain donors and fundraising volunteers.
The standard schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm, which is a 35-hour workweek. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for special programs. This position is currently hybrid with ~3 days on-site per week. The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date.
Health & safety: The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take the safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. The Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in the case of any health issues that arise.
Compensation:
- This is a monthly-paid salary position, with an annual rate of $100,000-$113,000.
- Total compensation includes an extensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) contribution and match, outlined at https://www.folger.edu/employee-benefits.
Supervisory Duties:
The Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving will eventually supervise at least one Development Associate of Institutional Giving. In addition, they will manage work with a contracted grant writer and other contracted help.
Duties:
- Manages the Folger’s foundation and government solicitation programs and processes. Identifies prospects to match the Folger’s needs and opportunities and develops strategies to cultivate and solicit them. Writes proposals and appeal letters, tailored to the guidelines and interests of each prospect. Stewards donors through reports, meetings, and events. Tracks and reports on status of foundation and government fundraising efforts.
- Maintains a personal portfolio of current and prospective foundation and government donors and is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects and donors. Develops relationships with assigned donors and prospects through regular phone, email, and in-person contact. Cultivates prospective funders through annual invitations to relevant events, brochure mailing, site visits, and other appropriate activities. Supports the Director of Development and Director’s work with major national foundations and large government agencies.
- Prepares funding proposals, develops project budgets, compiles proposal documentation and attachments, implements follow-up procedures, schedules meetings and site visits, and prepares funding reports. Edits funding narrative that is often highly technical and complex. Tracks deadlines for applications and reports and keeps relevant staff on schedule to meet these deadlines. Liaises with all Folger departments to collect data for use in DC Cultural Data Project, arts and culture advocacy surveys, and funding reports.
- With the Development team, ensures that relevant research and databases are up to date, with appropriate coding for prospect contacts in Tessitura.
- Researches foundation and government prospects and engages in proactive research to identify and qualify new prospects. Makes recommendations for resources and professional development used to support Institutional Relations (subscriptions, conferences, etc.).
- Assists the Director of Development in establishing annual and long-range fundraising goals and in developing a five-year fundraising plan with government and foundation gifts as a significant component. Monitors relevant political, philanthropic, public policy, and arts/humanities/scholarly advocacy trends to inform both near- and long-term planning.
- Works with the development team in the fundraising efforts for the Folger’s broader initiatives, including future campaigns and in collaboration with the Executive Assistant to the Director, Honorary Committee (comprised of members of Congress) for the annual benefit Gala, Foundation support for the Folger Theatre’s season, Shakespeare’s Birthday Open House, and other annual programs. Includes identifying prospects, compiling lists, drafting letters, and preparing or editing supporting materials. Develops and maintains information about sponsorship opportunities online with the development team.
- Works at major development events, including the annual Renaissance Circles dinner, Acquisitions Night, and theater and exhibition openings. Prepares relevant biographies, briefing materials, and correspondence for senior staff. Meets and greets donors and prospects and facilitates introductions with senior and program staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- B.A required. Advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in development with an emphasis on foundation and government grant proposal writing and preparation, preferably in a cultural or academic institution.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Must have successfully secured 5- and 6 and 7-figure grant awards. Preference for candidates who have received 7-figure grants from NEA, NEH, or top-tier foundations and government agencies.
- Should have experience researching foundation and government prospects; tracking proposals and reports; managing deadlines; and developing strategies to increase funding.
- Experience with securing funding for campaigns is desired, but not required.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be skilled in facilitating face-to-face solicitation as well as writing persuasive appeals and implementing creative foundation or government funding initiatives.
- Superior writing and editing skills, excellent skills in interpersonal communication and time management, and a demonstrated record of conceiving and implementing fundraising strategies to successfully raise funds from foundations and government agencies.
- Must be comfortable conceptualizing and implementing processes for inter-disciplinary grants among internal staff, and coordinating staff across the institution to prepare proposals, and with contacting foundation and government program officers to discuss projects.
- Understanding of budget processes essential.
- Ability to perform well both with independent initiative and as part of a closely woven team.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, familiarity with donor databases, primary research tools (Foundation Directory, grants.gov, etc.) and strong command of resources to identify grant and sponsorship opportunities are required; knowledge of Tessitura is strongly preferred.
- A high level of discretion and attention to detail is required.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. The employee may be exposed to various components of an office environment such as florescent lighting, pollen, dust, recycled air, cooling fans, semi-enclosed areas, central heating, seasonal warmer temperatures, and office noise. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The normal work week is Monday-Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm. Ability to work varying and additional hours as project demands arise (including evenings and weekends as necessary).
- Ability to work at a computer for an extended period of time, with accuracy.
- Willingness and capacity to work in an office environment at a workstation, and to come and go repeatedly throughout the day as is necessary, to perform various responsibilities.
- Capacity to communicate, in person, or using video, phone, or electronic communication methods, in a manner which can be understood.
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