Job Description
City Year San Antonio is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Development Director who will lead the site’s fundraising efforts and build structures to support the site’s scaled impact growth plan of increasing the annual fundraising goal to $5 million to reach our long-term goal of reaching 50% of youth at risk of dropping out of school. Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with other senior leaders and board members, the Development Director will develop and execute a strategic and diversified development plan to raise from individual, corporate, and foundation sources.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree required, advanced degree preferred
Fundraising experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated success in building and managing a strategic development program of at least $3M in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
Demonstrated experience directly securing individual, corporate, and foundation support through cultivation and solicitation activities
Strong base of knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including foundation and corporate relations, grant management, special events and individual giving programs
Proven ability to build and lead a diverse team to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising goals
Commitment to helping a highly successful organization implement systems and structures to support significant growth
Strategic, analytical approach combined with a strong work ethic, interpersonal professionalism and charisma
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
Strong and efficient use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically
Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and the role of national service
AmeriCorps/City Year alumni are encouraged to apply
Organizational Benefits
City Year provides a wide range of benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending account program
Desired Skills & Experience
Strategy:
In partnership with the Executive Director and Board’s Development Committee, develop and implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that meets current goals and anticipates future needs and growth objectives
Create strategies to identify and secure partnerships with corporations and foundations that reflect their marketing and business needs as well as philanthropic and community engagement goals
Create strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters, fully leverage existing relationships, increase multi-year commitments, and maintain or elevate current commitments
Lead City Year San Antonio’s In School & On Track Campaign to achieve National Impact Site status and to reach 50% of at-risk youth of dropping out of high school
Develop sales materials that reflect City Year San Antonio’s ambitious goals, local impact, and donor needs
Corporate and Foundation Management:
Manage relationships and communication with current corporate and foundation supporters
Manage the identification and cultivation of new corporate and foundation partnerships, as well as the grant proposal and reporting processes for these supporters
Build City Year San Antonio’s Team Sponsorship process, which includes identifying and securing Team Sponsors at the $100,000 level and engaging them in ongoing service opportunities
Major Gift Donor Management:
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of current and future major individual donors with the potential to contribute gifts of $10,000 or more annually
Identify major donors' philanthropic interests and provide them with an opportunity to realize an outstanding philanthropic experience through their charitable investment of time, advocacy and financial support to City Year San Antonio
Develop successful identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to direct and monitor the progress of donor relationships
Establish innovative strategies to promote giving to City Year San Antonio, in particular focusing on attracting and increasing individual and leadership support
In partnership with Executive Director and select volunteers, ensure personal solicitation of each Board member to attract leadership contributions and 100% participation
Ensure accurate maintenance of records and donor information in the Raisers Edge database
As appropriate, visit current and prospective donors with the Executive Director and/or Board Members and cultivate these relationships in direct partnership with other City Year champions
In partnership with the Development Manager, cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate and foundation contributors
Work collaboratively with staff from other City Year sites and the National fundraising team to share strategies and best practices
Lead the development team to leverage existing and future City Year San Antonio events, such as golf tournament, gala dinner, specialty-market breakfasts, champions’ receptions, and other select gatherings, to raise awareness of our work in San Antonio, fundraise, and engage high net worth individuals, foundations and corporations
Develop and grow the individual donor base, manage the annual giving campaign, and oversee cultivation for all donors through coordination of staff activities
Ensure diversity and sustainability of site’s donor base
Track in Raiser’s Edge minimum of 20 high quality affiliations/actions per month that advance prospect and donor relationships
Help shape organizational strategy and play a leadership role in implementing the site’s operating plan
Manage the Development Department budget, including detailing revenue and expenses
Participate in corps member recruitment interviews
Assist with Make a Difference Day, MLK Day, Global Youth Service Day, and other site-wide service events
Attend Academy (a conference for all City Year staff held in Boston for one week in the summer), and other national events
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