Hiring: Manager, Institutional Advancement Company: Sesame Workshop Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:24:32 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Salesforce About the job Experience: •3-4 years of related experience – fundraising for early education or media a plus •4 years of related experience – fundraising for early education or media a plus Required Skills: •The Manager, Institutional Advancement reports to the Senior Director, Institutional Advancement within the Revenue Generation Department. •Conduct prospect research and develop and implement strategies based on that research. •Establish and nurture relationships with prospects—both self-sourced and assigned from the Institutional Advancement pipeline—moving them from qualification to solicitation. •Work collaboratively with Sesame Workshop teams to develop compelling letters of inquiry, concept notes, and proposals for submission to private and family foundations and institutions managing donor-advised funds. •Partner with project managers to ensure successful start-up and positioning of new contracts. •Review and submit interim and final reports for funders. •Contribute to the development and implementation of a team-wide annual cultivation and stewardship plan that enhances prospect relationships and advances the mission of Sesame Workshop. •Assist in executing cultivation and stewardship events for the Institutional Advancement, Corporate, and Major Giving teams by coordinating vital logistics and workflows, including those related to initial outreach, catering, and post-event follow-up. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!