We are looking for a dynamic and accomplished Director of Client Services to join our team in New York, New York. In this Contract-to-long-term position, you will play a pivotal role in fostering client relationships, driving donor engagement, and overseeing membership initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a results-oriented individual with a strong background in fundraising, donor cultivation, and strategic leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead efforts to secure new memberships and ensure timely renewals through effective engagement strategies.<br>• Manage all aspects of member communications, including correspondence, website updates, and benefit fulfillment.<br>• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to identify and secure major gifts from high-net-worth donors.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors through face-to-face meetings, event hosting, and consistent communication.<br>• Plan and oversee donor cultivation and stewardship events to enhance engagement and support philanthropic goals.<br>• Draft and oversee solicitation letters, membership outreach, acknowledgment letters, and donor reports.<br>• Analyze member and donor data to optimize fundraising strategies and improve overall results.<br>• Collaborate with the marketing team to design campaigns that boost membership across all levels.<br>• Mentor and develop the development team to strengthen internal capabilities and performance.<br>• Partner with programming teams to align on upcoming initiatives and effectively engage members.

• A minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience with a proven track record in fundraising.<br>• In-depth understanding of fundraising principles, including donor research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.<br>• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring staff.<br>• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with donor management systems.<br>• Excellent business writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.<br>• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for donor and stewardship events.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field; bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus.

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