Managing Director of Development
Managing Director of Development
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Application Instructions
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Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/RemotePosition Overview
The Managing Director Development will focus on establishing multi-year contributions identifying new funding sources and management of current Managing Director Development(MDD)will oversee a team that will be responsible for achieving the sites fundraising goals including major gift solicitation grant writing event planning as well as the sitesexternal communications and marketing MDDwill serve on the site leadership team helping to drive and support site-wide initiatives and projects.Job Description
Fundraising Strategic Plan
In partnership with the Executive Director and Board develop and implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that meets current goals and anticipates future needs and growth objectives.
Oversee 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
Oversee strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters fully leverage existing relationships increase multi-year commitments and maintain or elevate current commitments
Work closely with site Executive Team to identify current and future funding needs and to position organization for success in short and long term.
Collaborate with HQ to develop multi-site regional and national sponsors
Identify training needs and encourage the use of available systems structures and capabilities to meet strategic goals.
Submit a budget that allocates appropriate resources to accomplish goals.
Leader of Development Team
Manage coach and lead the team to meet their individual goals and provide support as needed
Train and lead other staff to support fundraising efforts and encourage professional development opportunities through local organizations and the national City Year network.
Promote cross-team collaboration in order to meet SOGs
Board Management
Support the Executive Director with the management and engagement of CYDs Board
Serve as the site point for board member needs
Manage Board meeting logistics and follow-up items
Lead Associate Board in supporting AmeriCorps members via professional development mentorship and in-kind gifts
Red Jacket Society
Prepare RJS-related reports
Create correspondence to RJS members
Plan and implement RJS cultivation stewardship and solicitation events
Order and manage distribution of red jackets
Participate in regular conference calls with HQ RJS team
Collaborate with the Boards Development Subcommittee in the identification of new prospective RJS members
Qualifications
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every single point on the job description please still apply. Wed love to see if you could be a great addition to our team.
Minimum of 8 years of experience successfully leading development teams to hit ambitious goals
Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills along with a high level of diplomacy discretion and problem solving ability
Proven success in developing collaborative relationships and a successful track record of providing successful advice and counsel to senior leaders
Deep understanding of City Years mission and core values
Applicants with current or recent City Year Detroit staff/corps experience are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Internal City Year candidates should apply through Workday.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $95k-$110k per year.
Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account paid vacation holidays parental leave 401K and more.
City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply including persons with disabilities and veterans.
About City Year
City Year partners with schools to create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths persevere through challenges and thrive. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools full time as student success coaches. They help students cultivate social emotional and academic skills whether thats mastering fractions or learning to work in teamsskills that are important in school and in life. Through their work in schools and communities City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in the lives of students they serve while also acquiring valuable skills that prepare them to become the next generation of civically engaged leaders.
City Year is among the nations fastest-growing nonprofit social enterprises. The organizations 900 staff and 3000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the country. Were located in Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered) Baton Rouge Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Columbia Columbus Dallas Denver Detroit Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee New Hampshire New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Providence Sacramento San Antonio San Jos/Silicon Valley Seattle/King County Tulsa and Washington D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network City Year is supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service local school districts and private philanthropy from corporations foundations and individuals. City Year has earned Charity Navigators highest rating since 2003 certifying our commitment to accountability transparency and responsible fiscal management. Less than 1% of rated organizations have received this distinction for 16 consecutive years placing City Year among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. Learn more at City YearsFacebook page onTwitter andLinkedIn.
Benefits
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation sick days and organization may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently City Year offers medical dental vision life accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan more information click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
