Development Director(2)

Job Title:  Development Director

City Year Boston is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Development Director who will lead the site’s fundraising efforts and build structures to support our long-term goal of reaching 50% of youth at risk of dropping out of school. Reporting to the Executive Director and Vice President, and working closely with other senior leaders and board members, the Development Director will develop and execute against a strategic and diversified development plan to annually raise a minimum of $3.0M from individual, corporate, and foundation sources. City Year Boston’s scaled impact plan projects a growth in program size that would increase the annual fundraising goal to $6.0M over a number of years. In addition, the Development Director will have primary responsibility for leading a team of two to four professionals, establishing processes and structures to manage significant fundraising efforts, track and monitor those efforts, identify areas for operational improvements, and establish best practices throughout the department.

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· Develop sales materials that reflect City Year Boston’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 Boston’s Team Sponsorship process, which includes identifying and securing Team Sponsors and engaging them in ongoing service opportunities Major Gift Donor Management:- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of current and future major donors with the potential to contribute gifts of $50,000 or more- 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 BostonIn addition, the Development Director will:- 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 Boston, in particular focusing on attracting and increasing individual and leadership support- Promote membership in City Year Boston's Leadership Giving Circles, inviting donors to personally invest in City Year by contributing gifts of $1,000 or more with a particular focus on attracting members of the Champions Circle with annual pledges of $10,000 or more- 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, at times with the Executive Director and/or Board Members- Cultivate these relationships in direct partnership with the Executive Director- In partnership with the Development staff, 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  Fundraising Events:- Lead the development team to leverage existing and future City Year Boston events, such as Starry Starry Night, champions’ receptions, and other select gatherings, to raise awareness of our work in Boston, fundraise, and engage high net worth individuals, foundations and corporations- Manage the professional lead for events of a primarily fundraising nature  Manage a Team of Development Professionals:- Hire, manage, evaluate, and coach a team of two to four development professionals to manage different aspects of the development operation and meet/exceed fundraising and operational goals Donor Management:- 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- Oversee the entire development business process from donor identification through collections to stewardship Organizational Management:- 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

- BA/BS degree required, advanced degree preferred- 5+ years of fundraising experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated success in building and managing a strategic development program of $3.0M or more 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- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically- Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and the national service movement is helpful- AmeriCorps/City Year alumni are encouraged to apply