Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. CSS powers change through a strategic combination of research, direct services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment, debt assistance, and more, CSS makes a tangible difference in the lives of millions. Through rigorous research, frontline services, and bold policy advocacy, CSS transforms individual struggles into collective power for New Yorkers, turning everyday experiences into evidence that drives real reform.

CSS seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial fundraising professional to serve as Director of Philanthropic Partnerships (Director). The successful candidate will understand that philanthropy is partnership, cultivating relationships with major and planned giving prospects with a shared vision for a more equitable New York. The Director will engage potential donors not just as funders, but as co-stakeholders in social change. The ideal candidate will steward major, principal, and planned giving commitments that fuel CSS’s work for generations to come. The Director will serve as the architect of donor experiences that inspire, educate, and activate, using philanthropy as a driver of social change.