Director of Development

The Director of Development shall be responsible for developing and implementing strategic fundraising goals and initiatives to efficiently secure sponsorships and financial support for organizational growth. Strategic goals shall detail how to procure funding sources including, fundraising events, gifts in kind, grants, and capital campaigns. Additionally, they shall collaborate in identifying areas across the organization in need of additional funding/resource support, and set annual budgets that indicate the amount of funds needed for the organization’s yearly fundraising programs.

The Director of Development shall be responsible for overseeing and managing relationships for all fundraising initiatives including, grant procurement and management, individual and corporate donor initiation and management, and capital campaign initiatives. As needed, they shall be responsible for assembling a development team to support fundraising efforts.

The individual shall collaborate with the Operations department to develop donor relationship management systems and databases to track funds raised and generate reports for senior management, fund development committee and relevant key stakeholders.

• The Director of Development shall be responsible for continuous measurement of fundraising performance indicators including, grant revenue, unrestricted revenue, and donations.

Responsibilities

  Duties

In conjunction with the management team and the Board, define fundraising goals for the organization and collaborate with Fundraising Committee and Senior Management to develop and implement strategies to achieve fundraising goals.

• Build and help execute the annual fundraising plan.
• Collaborate with Funding Committee and management team to organize and execute mass appeal events, such as year end initiatives.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of potential board members that will aid in organizational growth and sustainability.
• Establish a funding plan aligned with annual budget.
• Maintain familiarity with annual organizational budget and communicate with finance department.
• Take proactive steps to monitor and address programmatic budget and resource needs.
• Actively track and manage unrestricted funds, including revenue from social enterprises
• Assist in the identification of gaps and resource needs in programmatic & operational budgets
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Help to recruit, train, and motivate fundraising volunteers.

  Marketing & Donor Engagement

• Assist in the development of marketing collateral, advertising campaigns, and social media campaigns relevant to specific donor segments.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors and sponsors.
• Manage follow-up communication with all prospect and current sponsors and donors.
• Create a donor stewardship plan, up to and including the coordination of an endowment fund.
• Take advantage of community relations, speaking engagements, fundraising events, and communication tools like newsletters, blogs and other media platforms to reach donors and sponsors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Fundraising Initiatives & Grant Procurement

• Plan and execute annual fundraising gala in alignment with fundraising goals and other fundraising event opportunities.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for in-kind donations with strategic partners and sponsors
• Identify technology that may support and enable individual donor contribution
• Identify potential national and local foundations and corporations for fundraising and grant opportunities.
• Identify, apply for, and manage grant opportunities in alignment with organization’s fundraising objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

  Fundraising Performance Management

• Collaborate with Operations department in the design, development and implementation of donor relationship management systems
• Create reports to analyze and measure the progress towards the fundraising goals and the fundraising campaigns’ effectiveness in collaboration with Operations department.
• In conjunction with CFO and finance department, generate comprehensive funder reports that analyze and measure the progress towards fundraising goals and the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns.
• Track all funds raised across various funding initiatives.
• Report metrics to Senior Management team and fund development committee.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration or other relevant field of study
• At least three years of accounting experience and nonprofit sector experience highly preferred.
• At least three years experience in professional fundraising preferred.

Qualifications

• Must embrace the mission and vision of the Good Life Youth Foundation.
• Experience in writing grant proposals
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge and expertise in fundraising theories, principles, and procedures
• Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience in measuring campaigns and event success to determine marketing effectiveness
• Experience in managing and tracking the funds received from donors and analyzing the collected data

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year for the position of Director of Development. The final salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In addition to the competitive salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Health Insurance: We care about the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive medical plan with 70% of the premium covered by the company. Additionally, you'll have access to dental and vision coverage options to ensure your overall well-being.
• 401K: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) retirement plan that provides a non-elective 3% company contribution, providing you with additional financial support for your retirement. 
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development to enhance your skills and expertise.
• A Positive Work Environment: A supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity and teamwork are valued.

At Good Life, we believe in investing in our employees' well-being and professional growth. We strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment that encourages personal and career development.

The Good Life Youth Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process or to perform the essential duties of the job, please let us know. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Your request for accommodation will be treated with confidentiality and respect. Please inform us of your accommodation needs as early as possible during the application process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs."

Join us in this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth through the power of Hip-Hop Culture, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Note: The details of this job posting, including but not limited to the benefits package, specific responsibilities, or reporting structure, are accurate at the time of posting. We continuously review and improve our offerings to better align with the evolving needs of our employees and the organization.

** This is a 100% onsite position