Kintsugi Village is a new and growing community organization in Detroit dedicated to creating spaces for healing belonging and opportunity. Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold we believe that through care creativity and connection our community can turn challenges into strength and beauty.
As we build this vision together were seeking a Development Director who thrives in a startup environment; someone who is equally comfortable dreaming big and rolling up their sleeves to make things happen.
Our Core Values
To read more about Kintsugi Village and each of these values please visit our website.
The Opportunity
The Development Director will serve as a key member of the leadership team responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy that supports Kintsugi Villages mission and growth. This person will bring both strategy and action supporting the creation of the systems relationships and stories that help our work thrive. It is a role for a builder someone who can design the plane while also flying it.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with leadership to design and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising campaign to include corporate foundation individual and capital investment strategies
Establish and oversee systems and processes for donor management stewardship and reporting
Identify and cultivate funding opportunities from individuals foundations and corporations
Collaborate with program and communications staff to ensure fundraising aligns with organizational goals and values
Execution and Relationship Building
Manage all aspects of fundraising activities and campaigns annual fund events and grant cycles from concept through follow-up
Personally steward key relationships with donors partners and community stakeholders
Serve as liaison to fundraising growth for board and committees engaging and building strategy to leverage networks and talent assets
Write compelling proposals reports and communications that share Kintsugi Villages story and impact
Lead the development of digital fundraising and storytelling efforts including social media and website content
Support the leadership in building an awareness of fundraising activities both inside and outside the organization
Organizational Growth
Help define and measure success as we grow our fundraising capacity
Build internal systems and tools that make development work more efficient transparent and sustainable
Contribute to strategic planning and represent Kintsugi Village in community and funder settings
What Were Looking For
We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply if this role excites you.
Ideal Qualifications
7 years of progressive experience in fundraising development or nonprofit leadership
Proven success in building and managing fundraising programs or campaigns
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent writing and storytelling ability able to translate impact into inspiration
Comfort working in a dynamic startup-like environment where priorities evolve
Experience with CRM systems and donor data management
Collaborative communicative creative and grounded in a spirit of equity and inclusion
Self-starter
Work Environment
Location: Detroit MI
Culture: Flexible purpose-driven fun and community-centered. We believe in belonging transparency and shared growth.
To Apply
Please upload your resume and a short letter of interest sharing why Kintsugi Villages mission resonates with you and what youd bring to this role.
Just for funif you could plant one herb vegetable or plant in the Kintsugi Village garden what would you pick and why
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree
Kintsugi Village is a new and growing community organization in Detroit dedicated to creating spaces for healing belonging and opportunity. Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold we believe that through care creativity and connection our community can turn challenges into s...
Kintsugi Village is a new and growing community organization in Detroit dedicated to creating spaces for healing belonging and opportunity. Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold we believe that through care creativity and connection our community can turn challenges into strength and beauty.
As we build this vision together were seeking a Development Director who thrives in a startup environment; someone who is equally comfortable dreaming big and rolling up their sleeves to make things happen.
Our Core Values
To read more about Kintsugi Village and each of these values please visit our website.
The Opportunity
The Development Director will serve as a key member of the leadership team responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy that supports Kintsugi Villages mission and growth. This person will bring both strategy and action supporting the creation of the systems relationships and stories that help our work thrive. It is a role for a builder someone who can design the plane while also flying it.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with leadership to design and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising campaign to include corporate foundation individual and capital investment strategies
Establish and oversee systems and processes for donor management stewardship and reporting
Identify and cultivate funding opportunities from individuals foundations and corporations
Collaborate with program and communications staff to ensure fundraising aligns with organizational goals and values
Execution and Relationship Building
Manage all aspects of fundraising activities and campaigns annual fund events and grant cycles from concept through follow-up
Personally steward key relationships with donors partners and community stakeholders
Serve as liaison to fundraising growth for board and committees engaging and building strategy to leverage networks and talent assets
Write compelling proposals reports and communications that share Kintsugi Villages story and impact
Lead the development of digital fundraising and storytelling efforts including social media and website content
Support the leadership in building an awareness of fundraising activities both inside and outside the organization
Organizational Growth
Help define and measure success as we grow our fundraising capacity
Build internal systems and tools that make development work more efficient transparent and sustainable
Contribute to strategic planning and represent Kintsugi Village in community and funder settings
What Were Looking For
We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply if this role excites you.
Ideal Qualifications
7 years of progressive experience in fundraising development or nonprofit leadership
Proven success in building and managing fundraising programs or campaigns
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent writing and storytelling ability able to translate impact into inspiration
Comfort working in a dynamic startup-like environment where priorities evolve
Experience with CRM systems and donor data management
Collaborative communicative creative and grounded in a spirit of equity and inclusion
Self-starter
Work Environment
Location: Detroit MI
Culture: Flexible purpose-driven fun and community-centered. We believe in belonging transparency and shared growth.
To Apply
Please upload your resume and a short letter of interest sharing why Kintsugi Villages mission resonates with you and what youd bring to this role.
Just for funif you could plant one herb vegetable or plant in the Kintsugi Village garden what would you pick and why
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree
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