Founded in 1963, Pratt Center for Community Development is a non-profit organization that is housed within Pratt Institute. Pratt Center brings research, policy, planning and community engagement expertise to community organizations that are working on the frontlines to make New York City strong, equitable and sustainable. In recent years, Pratt Center has collaborated with long-term community partners on efforts to strengthen tenant rights, facilitate community-led planning across the city, launch a climate justice program to retrofit homes for low-income people in Brooklyn and expand the Made in NYC initiative, which supports local makers and small manufacturers. Pratt Center is part of a robust research and strategic partnerships unit in academic affairs reporting to the Provost, with offices in the The Research Yard.

Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Pratt Center is seeking a Director of Development to support the Executive Director and Pratt Center staff in developing and executing a fundraising strategy to ensure adequate financial support for Pratt Center. The Director of Development is the liaison between Pratt Center and the Pratt Institute’s Institutional Advancement department, which is responsible for fundraising and communications for the broader university. The Director of Development will also liaise with the Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships within the Provost’s division. The position will be housed in Pratt Center and report to the Executive Director of Pratt Center for Community Development.

COMPENSATION

$105,000 to $120,000

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. Deadline to apply is October 30, 2023