Director of Development

3 weeks ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Karam Foundation NFP Full time

About Karam Foundation NFP

Karam Foundation NFP is a visionary organization that deeply invests in the futures of Syrian refugee youth, fueled by innovation and creativity, with a focus on education and leadership.

Our mission is to create a future where Syrian youth lead their lives with agency and dignity, wherever they are.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Director of Development to lead Karam's fundraising at a time of ambitious growth driven by the needs of the displaced communities that we serve.

The Director of Development will support securing the philanthropic capital for Karam's innovative approach of community-led development at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at achieving significant revenue growth.
  • Communications: Work closely with the Director of Communications to align fundraising efforts with communication strategies ensuring a consistent story of impact and cases for support are developed.
  • High Net Worth Donor Relations & Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors while identifying and cultivating new donors.
  • Management of the Fundraising Team: Mentor and line manage the development team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting: Utilize data and analytics to inform fundraising strategies and decision-making.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit development, with a proven track record of increasing revenue and achieving fundraising goals.
  • Demonstrated experience in major gift solicitation, donor stewardship, and grant writing.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and successfully lead a remote team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

About You

You are a builder who is excited to leverage current opportunities and grow the development team and department to reach our goals.

You are mission-driven and passionate about Karam's work serving displaced Syrian communities.

You are a strong communicator, whether meeting new donors, speaking with grantmakers, presenting at a conference, or coaching the team.

Role Details

Location: Remote, US-based

Position: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: CEO

Manages: 3-4 full-time staff

Salary: $95,000 (plus bonus structure based on fundraising performance)

Benefits: Health insurance (premiums 50% paid by Karam); 15 days vacation, plus 8 team-wide set Mental Health Days; 7 sick days; 401(k) with 2% matching (after 6 months employment with Karam); flexible work environment; and capacity building stipend.



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