2 Research and Development jobs

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional to serve as a major gifts officer. The person will develop and manage a portfolio of high-net worth individuals, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts of $10,000 and above. The Major Gifts Officer will play a key role in securing philanthropic support for PEN America at a time when free expression is at the center of public debate. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the Chief Development Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of increasing revenue and building donor relationships. The individual must be personable, highly organized, accountable, and comfortable juggling workload demands and timelines calmly and with poise under pressure. An ambitious, systematic approach and a comfort level with PEN America’s community of high-profile...

JOB TITLE: Vice President of Development & External Relations EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Executive Director LOCATION: Hybrid – 2-3 days in-office, work demands permitting (Downtown Brooklyn) SALARY: $150,000 - $185,000   JOB SUMMARY   AAFSC was established in 1994 as a haven for the newest New Yorkers. Originally founded by and for the Arab American community in NYC, AAFSC has expanded significantly to support all in need, with expertise serving Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian communities. We help families and individuals across the city navigate life in a new place through English language and citizenship classes, benefits enrollment, parent support groups, and child welfare and domestic violence case management. Last year, we helped more than 20,000 community members. With approximately 70% of AAFSC’s budget from public sources and 30% from philanthropy, AAFSC seeks to...