Institutional Giving Officer

Institutional Giving Officer

Job no: 5111579

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Institutional Giving Officer

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec II

Hiring Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

As an Institutional Giving Officer, you'll develop persuasive grant proposals, funding requests, and reports that connect the Foundation's programs and priorities with the interests of foundations, corporations, individuals, and government funders. You'll collaborate across JYF to gather meaningful program data and compelling stories, manage grant timelines and reporting requirements, and build productive relationships with funding partners throughout the grant cycle.

You'll also help bring JYF's mission to life through engaging donor communications. From writing and editing the magazine Inside JYF and its annual donor report to developing fundraising appeals, newsletters, website content, acknowledgement letters, and other print and digital materials, you'll turn the Foundation's work into clear, compelling communications that inspire connection and support. You'll work alongside Development, Marketing/Public Relations, and colleagues across the organization, while also supporting donor and development events as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven experience in grant writing or other persuasive writing
Superb interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Results oriented and Self-driven
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Raiser's Edge or equivalent.
Ability to work with staff and volunteers of all levels.
Ability to process and secure confidential information.
Ability to work within a fluid environment and to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities

Additional Considerations

Coursework in history, English, or public relations preferred.
Previous experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in assigned area of responsibility.
Experience in a museum development setting helpful.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Coy Mozingo

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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