Principal, Institutional Giving
 Ownership Works | |
 United States, New York, New York City | |
 Jun 18, 2026 | |
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Ownership Works is seeking a Principal of Institutional Giving to help strengthen our institutional fundraising pipeline and portfolio to support the organizations continued growth. Thissenior individual contributor rolewill manage a portfolio of independent and corporate foundation funders and prospects, with additional responsibility for collaborating with team members on the development of a corporate sponsorship program for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Partnerships, the Principal will be a lead member of the Advancement team and focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-leverage corporate and foundation prospects, advancing practice innovation, and expanding the organizations funding base. The Principal will work closely with colleagues across the organization, including on the Networks & Partnerships team, to maximize relationships with institutional donors and prospects. This entrepreneurial role will require a senior front-line fundraiser with deep experience of the institutional funder landscape in New York City and across the country. The ability to manage multiple priorities and manage relationships will be key to success in this role. The Principal will be a lead member of a 7-person Advancement team and will be integral to the team raising $7M+ annually from institutions, with a focus on securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure institutional gifts. Key Responsibilities Portfolio and Pipeline Management
Grant Writing
Corporate Sponsorship Program Management & Innovation
Cross-Team Leadership & Internal Collaboration
This is a role for someone who can own relationships, close gifts, and shape strategyand who is excited to help build a high-performing fundraising function in a fast-growing, mission-driven organization. About You Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Ownership Works is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Additional Information Compensation We offer competitive compensation that reflects the impact of this role and is informed by factors such as experience, skills, and business needs. For candidates based in New York City, the expected salary range is$145,000 - $160,000, plus an annual discretionary, performance-based bonus. Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer Ownership Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. E-Verify We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees. About Ownership Works Launched in 2022, Ownership Works (O.W.) is a fast-growing nonprofit organization with a mission to foster economic wellbeing for workers and create thriving workplaces through the power of shared ownership. O.W. helps companies and investors implement shared ownership programs that make every employee an owner and honor the collective effort behind a companys success. At scale, employee ownership can help millions of workers build savings and wealth, often for the first time, at businesses that are more dynamic, resilient, and successful. O.W. has set an ambitious goal of creating at least $20 billion of wealth for workers by 2030 and, over the long term, making broad-based employee ownership the new norm at work. To achieve these goals, O.W. has two areas of focus: Movement Building. Through partnerships, network-building, education, data, and storytelling, O.W. is building a movement to increase the adoption of shared ownership by private and public companies. Over 100 private equity firms, financial institutions, foundations, labor advocates, and pension funds have joined the O.W. consortium as partners and made unprecedented commitments to advance the shared ownership movement. Client Advisory Services. In collaboration with its Founding Partners, O.W. helps public and private companies implement broad-based employee ownership programs that improve corporate cultures, increase employee engagement and satisfaction, and create an alignment of interests between employees and employers, all of which can support better outcomes for companies and workers. Since O.W.s founding, 180 companies have implemented shared ownership programs, reaching over 250,000 workers. Ownership Works is certified as aGreat Place to Work. recblid w4tdqg4yyivv8jc2f6sk5g9jh4z00g | |