Director of Trustee Relations

Applications without cover letters will not be
reviewed.

The Citizens Budget Commission (“CBC”), New York’s leading
fiscal watchdog and source for unbiased, impactful research on New
York City and State government finances, policy, and operations,
seeks a dynamic and accomplished professional to serve as Director
of Trustee Relations (“Director”). This is an excellent growth
opportunity for an early/mid-career professional to collaboratively
engage with New York’s business and civic leaders.

Reporting to CBC’s President and working with CBC leadership,
the Director is charged with growing, diversifying, and maintaining
excellent relationships with CBC’s Trustees, 150 distinguished New
Yorkers who provide the majority of CBC financial support and guide
its research. The Director will oversee Trustee communications,
recruitment, retention, meetings, and events, as well as secure and
manage Trustee financial commitments. The Director will be
supported by CBC’s Development and Operations Associate, and will
collaborate with CBC’s Board Development Consultant and the CBC
Trustees guiding Trustee recruitment and retention activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruiting and retaining Trustees and New Leaders (CBC’s under
  40 group), including strategically planning and executing new
  initiatives;
• Managing communications and developing relationships with the
  Trustees;
• Overseeing and conducting research on individuals and firms to
  identify potential Trustees, and tracking prospect cultivation
  activities;
• Managing—with the support of staff and consultants—the Annual
  Gala for approximately 600 people, including logistics, vendor
  relations, and outreach, to achieve fundraising goals;
• Coordinating the logistics of monthly Trustee Breakfasts with
  public officials and approximately 10 Trustee research committee
  meetings annually; and
• Soliciting and overseeing, with staff support, collecting, and
  tracking membership dues and contributions from the Trustees and
  other donors.

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience (e.g., development,
  board or external relations, client management) in nonprofit,
  civic, political fundraising, policy, or private sector
  organizations;
• Experience developing relationships with senior executives in
  private firms, nonprofit organizations, and government
  agencies;
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar platforms;
• Organized and detailed oriented;
• Collaborative team spirit combined with the capability to work
  independently;
• Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously; and
• Interest in and knowledge of New York City/State government,
  public policy, and the policy and business community
  preferred.

How to Apply:

Please email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected] with the
subject line “Director of Trustee
Relations.” Applications without cover letters will
not be reviewed.