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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Vice President of Development
Department: Development
Reports To: President
Designation: Exempt full-time

FIAF is a multi-disciplinary cultural organization. Its mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and Francophone culture, to increase the knowledge of the French language, and to encourage interaction among French, Francophone and American people through education and cultural programs. FIAF presents Cinema, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and social event programs. FIAF has an extensive French library and Language Center.

Summary:
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) seeks an experienced candidate for our open position of Vice President of Development. Under the direction of the President, the Vice President of Development is responsible for overseeing all development efforts throughout the organization. This person will coordinate and manage FIAF's corporate, foundation and individual fundraising efforts; lead FIAF's Capital and Annual Support campaigns; successfully manage a 5-6 person development team. Candidates should have more than seven years of experience working in development in a cultural institution. All activities shall be conducted in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures to enable FIAF to achieve its defined goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities:
·Implement strategic fundraising plan and financial goals for FIAF's cultural and educational programs.
·Identify and implement short-term and long-term fundraising goals, strategies and outcomes for FIAF's cultural and educational programs.
·Develop short and long-term strategy for department's fundraising efforts.
·Oversee all government and foundation grants.
·Identify and cultivate individual and corporate donors and sponsors in conjunction with the President.
·Cultivate existing relations and develop new prospects for sponsorships and partnerships.
·Produce final reports, letters and other written materials supporting fund raising efforts.
·Maintain and prepare progress and final reports required for internal (staff) and external (Board of Directors and general public) use.
·Establish and maintain effective internal filing system for tracking actual and prospective donor gifts.
·Manage all elements of FIAF's donor recognition program.
·Perform such other job related duties as may be periodically assigned by the President.
·Coordinate efforts with the Vice Presidents of Programming, Marketing and Public Relations.
·Interact with the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.
·Cooperate and work effectively and congenially with all staff members, volunteers, and members of FIAF.

Qualifications:

·Advanced spoken and written French language skills a must.
·Should have a strong appreciation of French culture.
·Longstanding relationships with corporate donors and foundations that support cultural programs in New York desired.
·A minimum of a B.A degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university required.
·A minimum of seven years of proven successful experience in fundraising in a cultural institution.
·Must have held a position as a Senior Director in Development.
·Basic financial skills required.
·Must be proficient with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising software.
·Good human relations skills are essential, as is the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, salary requirements and resume to Sonya Yim, HR Director, syim@fiaf.org (Subject: VP Development).
** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. Thank you for your interest in FIAF! **