Brooklyn Org | Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships

Job Description

Job Description

Background :

Brooklyn Org is a champion for Brooklyn. We celebrate Brooklyns brilliance and resilience, its incomparable culture and uncompromising grit and we demand more for our communities.

Over our 15-year history, we have reimagined the role of philanthropy and provided immeasurable support to communities and nonprofit partners that are leading transformational change for Brooklyn. With a new model for community philanthropy, we are bringing together Brooklynites, Brooklyn backers, businesses, and broader believers in equity and justice to make Brooklyn a beacon for the world.

We are a platform for galvanizing giving. We are here to ensure that ideas are met with resources, challenges are met with solutions, and inequity is met with justice.

The Position :

The Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships reports to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer and is responsible for expanding and diversifying the foundations donor-advised fund (DAF) donor base by cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate philanthropists, and professional advisors. By leveraging expertise in philanthropic tax strategies, estate planning, and donor relations, this position will drive the foundations growth in DAF participation and ensure a seamless experience for both new and existing fundholders. The Vice President will also manage and provide strategic direction to the Donor Services Manager and the Grants & Compliance Manager, ensuring cohesive service delivery, robust compliance, and impeccable data management. This role requires flexibility, including occasional early morning, evening, or weekend commitments to accommodate donor engagements and events.

Specific Responsibilities :

Donor Cultivation & Acquisition

• Proactively identify and engage prospective DAF donors, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family foundations, and corporate partners.
• Conduct individualized donor consultations to discuss tax-efficient giving options and long-term philanthropic goals.
• Collaborate with potential donors to customize giving strategies that align with their values, financial objectives, and community impact aspirations.

Strategic Partnerships & Professional Advisor Engagement

Donor Stewardship & Retention

Team Leadership & Data Management

Legal & Financial Knowledge Application

Qualifications :

Other Information :

Currently full-time employees are expected to work in the BKO office located in Downtown Brooklyn Monday through Thursday with occasional events on Friday.

In alignment with its Racial Justice Lens, the Organization is committed to maintaining a staff that diversifies philanthropy, including lifting up the leadership of people from communities historically underrepresented in the field and those directly affected by structural racism, centering them in decision-making.

Brooklyn Org is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization does not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Compensation :

Brooklyn Org has a competitive and exhaustive benefits and leave plan and the salary range for this position is $130,000 $145,000 dependent on the successful candidates background and experience.

To Apply :

Brooklyn Org has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to :

Kathryn Frances

Research and Operations Manager

Harris Rand Lusk

260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10016

Email cover letter and resume to : kfrances@harrisrand.com. Please include Brooklyn Org, VP Philanthropic Partnerships in the subject line of the email.

Flexible work from home options available.