The Organization

• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to support the CEO in achieving overarching organizational goals.
• Present as a passionate proponent of the organization and its mission appropriately representing the organization to existing donors and future prospects.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, management, and coordination for all facets of the organization’s advancement and communication efforts. This includes motivating, mentoring, and managing a talented team of 4+ professionals plus consultants to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Staff the Board’s Nominating and Events committees with the CEO to ensure that the organization grows to meet its overarching mission and vision.
• Provide accurate and timely fundraising reports and updates to the CEO and to the Board of Directors.

• Work closely with the CEO and the Board to finish the nearly complete $100M campaign for Ellis Island. This includes managing major gift relationships as well as building and sustaining top level donors and prospects.
• Systematically strengthen the organization's overall fundraising strategy by leading new efforts to grow the donor pool at all levels through a variety of means including direct response and omni-channel outreach.
• Develop and implement an effective strategy aimed at prioritizing new fundraising areas, such as corporate membership, small gifts, and planned giving.
• Create an annual budget and fundraising plan for major gifts, direct response programs, membership, grants, and crowdfunding efforts closely monitoring results of the various fundraising initiatives.
• Work closely with Board members to support them as ambassadors for the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
• Liaise with the National Park Service on matters of fundraising and external communications
• Leverage the philanthropic potential of donors, ensuring all supporters have an excellent experience in funding the Foundation.
• Identify new funding prospects to support the organization as well as determines opportunities to diversify existing funding streams.

• Play a key role in the planning the 2026 celebration around the successful completion of the Ellis campaign and America’s 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence.
• Oversee strategic communications priorities for the organization assuring strong alignment of all channels, including the Foundation’s owned, earned, and paid media.
• Actively market Wall of Honor, heritage documents, and other products and services to hit key revenue targets.
• Oversee expected roll-out of marketing and communications content including the new visual identity and redesigned website.

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with a minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role is essential.
• A proven track record of success with major campaigns, leadership donor solicitations, and Board relations.
• Experience with growing a large-scale fundraising program with opportunities for impact at all levels of giving including small-dollar donors.
• An ability to effectively engage and garner the respect and support of various constituencies, including the Board of Directors, leadership, staff members, donors, and prospects.
• A fair, respected leader, and skilled fundraising leader with the ability to lead large-scale fundraising efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in leading people, managing budgets, providing professional development opportunities, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment.
• Strong, compelling communication skills along with a high degree of comfort engaging with major donors and organizational funders.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills coupled with the ability to prioritize strategically, follow through on multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• An unwavering passion for the Foundation’s mission and the areas of immigration, genealogy, historic preservation, and parks.
• Experience with Salesforce, a plus.

• This is a full-time position with a targeted salary of $225 – 250K along with a generous benefits package.
• The work hours are generally Monday through Friday, but flexibility is required for weekend and holiday hours as well as out-of-town travel and visits to the Liberty and Ellis Islands.
• Generally, this position will work from the Foundation’s offices (17 Battery Place), with the option of a hybrid arrangement with two days/week of remote work possible.