Opportunity Details
The New York Climate Exchange is seeking a Director of Principal Gifts to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of seven and eight-figure philanthropic gifts. The Exchange is a nonprofit climate solutions center designed to build community, foster collaboration, advance climate knowledge, and empower marginalized communities through impactful programming and cutting-edge facilities. The Director will play a key role in extending our client's outreach in New York and beyond by engaging donors and traveling broadly in partnership with other Exchange leaders and colleagues across the expansive partner network. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in development leadership positions, a demonstrated track record of fundraising success, and a commitment to the mission of The New York Climate Exchange.
The Director of Principal Gifts will be responsible for building a sophisticated and sustainable philanthropic model for our client, with a focus on cultivating relationships with donors capable of significant gifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in frontline fundraising, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the ability to travel frequently in support of The Exchange's philanthropic priorities. While the Exchange will consider a broad range of backgrounds, candidates with experience in higher education, climate and environmental issues, and start-up environments are preferred. The Exchange provides equal employment opportunities and encourages individuals who are passionate about the mission to apply, even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications.