Institutional Giving Officer

Institutional Giving Officer

Harlem Grown's mission is to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.

Harlem Grown operates 13 urban agricultural sites featuring 5 soil-based urban farms, 4 school gardens, 3 hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber. All of our sites are located between 122 and 152 Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan.

Since 2021, our programming has served over 10,000 youth in Harlem, we've produced and distributed over 100,000 servings of food, and diverted over 50,000 pounds of food scraps into local compost operations.

Position Overview

The Institutional Giving Officer plays a crucial role in securing philanthropic support from corporations and foundations to advance the mission and programs of Harlem Grown. The Officer manages a portfolio of approximately 120 funders, with a focus on increasing the number of $10,000+ philanthropic corporate and foundation funders. The Officer works closely with the Senior Director of Advancement, program staff, and leadership to align institutional funding strategies with organizational priorities, deepen engagement among funders, and foster a culture of philanthropy across the Harlem Grown community.

Success in this role means growing the portfolio of institutional partners year-over-year, securing new and renewed gifts that contribute to the organization's $5M+ annual fundraising goal, and demonstrating the measurable impact of philanthropic partnerships.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Portfolio Management

• Identify, solicit, proactively cultivate, and steward a portfolio of 120 corporate and foundation funders, with a focus on those with the capacity to give $10,000+ annually.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising and activity goals, tracking all progress in Salesforce.
• Keep abreast of relevant industry trends and best practices in institutional funding, major giving, and youth development.

Relationship Building and Stewardship

Corporate Benefits Delivery

Collaboration and Communication

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000