Director of Development
 Academy of American Poets | |
 United States, New York, New York City | |
 Jul 17, 2025 | |
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Academy of American Poets Position Summary: The Director of Development oversees all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, individual giving, membership, foundations, annual appeals, special events, corporate partnerships, and government grants. The position also oversees Marketing and Communications with a special focus on advertising and sponsorship revenue. Responsibilities: - Work in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Development Committee of the Board to set and achieve fundraising goals. Qualifications and Competencies: - 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience. To apply, email your cover letter and resume as one PDF to careers@poets, with the job title and your last name in the subject line. Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets is the nations leading champion of poets and poetry with supporters in all fifty states. Its mission is to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The organization annually awards a total of $1.3 million to poets at various stages of their careers. The organization also produces Poets.org, the worlds largest publicly-funded website for poets and poetry; established and organizes National Poetry Month each April; publishes the popular Poem-a-Day series andAmerican Poetsmagazine; provides award-winning resources to K12 educators, including the Teach This Poem series; hosts an annual series of poetry readings, literary seminars and special events; and coordinates a national Poetry Coalition working to promote the value poets bring to our culture. Taken together, the Academy reaches more than 18 million individuals annually. In addition to its mission, the Academy staff is guided by the organizations values, which include anti-racism, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership. The Academy of American Poets is based in New York, NY. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION: The Academy of American Poets is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. The Academy of American Poets does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristics protected by law. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. recblid 90ftib67ysk3f8g3gzflgkt7b0jkqe | |