Court Appointed Special Advocates of New York State
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Please send cover letter and resume to jboissonnault@casanys.org
The Mission of CASA of New York State is to broadly support and develop local volunteer advocacy on behalf of the best interests of abused and neglected children.
Vision is a safe and permanent home for every child.
Our Values: Integrity, Transparency, Inclusion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dedication, Continuous Learning and Improvement, Leadership: Providing leadership to local programs, service, support and resources to NYS CASA programs
About the job:
CASA of New York State is a small, dynamic, mission-driven organization committed to providing training and technical support, marketing, and pass-through funding to 14 member programs statewide. CASANYS is seeking a strategic, passionate, performance-driven Development Consultant to join a collaborative, engaged, and growing team of individuals dedicated to children who deserve to thrive in safe, healthy, permanent homes. The Development Consultant shall have demonstrated experience appealing to high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations driven to support children and families in their communities.
Work is remote with flexible hours, though business hours are preferred, and compensation is negotiable.
Responsibilities include:
• Generating and executing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors, corporate relationships and sponsorships
• Expanding and deepening the organization’s individual giving strategy, focused on building major gifts of $10,000 and above levels
• Identifying and pursuing new and renewed opportunities for funding from private foundations
• Assist in coordinating an annual benefit including hosting committee support, donor/sponsor outreach, and event planning
• Coordinating fundraising campaigns
• Assisting the Director of Marketing and Communications in developing collateral materials for campaigns and events
• Generating reports and analysis for agency, campaign, event, and board reporting
• Collaboratively work with the Board and Fund Development Committee
While the emphasis will be on development on behalf of CASANYS as the pass-through entity, it is important to note that relationship building and fundraising will benefit the entire network of 14 local programs serving 32 counties.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of related grant writing experience with foundation in corporate grant proposals, LOIs, and applications
• Demonstrated samples of successful fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals
• Proven strategies to develop relationships and cultivate major gifts
• Understanding of the CASA model and service in NYS
• Strong interest in the organization’s mission and advocacy on behalf of children
Special Notes/Instructions:
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct letters of interest to Jackie Boissonnault, Executive Director, jboissonnault@casanys.org.