Director of Development
Company: The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
The Center for Teen Empowerment (TE) employs, trains and
empowers youth to, in collaboration with adults, create peace,
equity and justice. Working in Rochester, Boston and Somerville,
MA, TE implements a unique asset-based youth organizing program
that employs youth to identify the most pressing issues in their
community and develop a strategy to address those issues. Using
TE's interactive model, the project builds the leadership skills of
youth and trains them to do the planning and problem solving
necessary to implement their strategic plans. We seek a full time
Director of Development based in our Boston office (Currently, TE
is working remotely. Occasional opportunities for in-person
socially distanced, PPE provided, work may arise.) This position
will manage the entire organization's fundraising strategy,
including overseeing one direct report in Rochester, NY. Position
Summary: Reporting to the executive director, the director of
development will be responsible for managing all fundraising
activities to meet revenue goals in support--of Teen Empowerment's
mission. The director will be a dynamic, collaborative leader with
deep experience in the nonprofit sector and previous experience as
a key member of a development department. The director of
development will be responsible for managing grants; donor
relations, including solicitation and stewardship; event planning;
building and managing a development team; and ensuring excellence
in all department activities Internally, s/he will galvanize the
entire Teen Empowerment staff around fundraising efforts and be
responsible for ensuring performance against annual objectives.
Externally, the director will be an ambassador of our work in many,
diverse settings. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Grants and Corporate
and Foundation Relations: -Identify and research potential funders
for program and operating support. -Write and edit grant proposals,
reports, and correspondence to corporate, foundation, and
government donors. -Track grant proposal and report deadlines,
status, and results. Process and track grants, thank donors, and
prepare reports. -Insure compliance with grant stipulations. -Meet
with funders, often in collaboration with TE's Executive Director
and TE youth. -Steward relationships. Individual Donors and Events
-Create and manage a strategic donor solicitation plan, including
stewarding relationships with current donors and cultivating new
ones. Research prospective donors. -Implement annual fundraising
appeals including direct mail and email solicitations. -Coordinate
annual fundraising events including coordinating a host committee,
seeking sponsorships, event logistics, invitations and
communications, and solicitation of in-kind donations. -Strategize
with professional and volunteer leadership to develop new
fundraising events and support house parties and other small
fundraising events. -Train staff and board members on donor
solicitation, including sharing best practices and providing tools,
information, and resources to strengthen fundraising efforts. -Work
directly with board development committee and build full board
support and participation in fundraising efforts. -Write and edit
donor solicitation materials and acknowledgements such as letters,
emails and internet donation page. Coordinate semi-annual mail
solicitation campaigns. -Coordinate in-kind donations and answer
information requests. -Develop and execute processes to ensure
effective reporting, tracking, acknowledgement, and correspondence
with donors. Build and Manage Development Team -Lead a
collaborative process with team members to construct annual goals,
budget, work plan and calendar. -Supervise the work of the
Rochester development coordinator. -Create a staffing plan for
future growth of a development team to support organizational
goals. -Hire and manage new development team members in new sites
as the organization expands. Coach and develop new members of the
department. REQUIREMENTS -Previous fundraising experience with a
nonprofit social service or youth development agency, ideally with
multiple programs and raising millions of dollars annually from
private sources. -Experience with all elements of a multi-pronged
fundraising approach, including special events, major gifts,
grants, and planned giving. Experience using fundraising software.
-Proven ability to establish, steward, and grow relationships with
existing and potential donors. -Track record of successful
corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals. Management
of government grants is a plus. -At least 6 years development
experience, 5+ years of management and supervisory experience.
-Unwavering commitment to excellence in organizational and project
management and the ability to achieve strategic objectives while
managing multiple, complicated projects. -Exceptional communication
skills. A persuasive, credible, and polished communicator.
-Creative, independent, and strategic thinker. -Exceptional people
management skills. Track record of effectively leading an
outcome-driven staff. Ability to collaborate productively with
diverse people at all levels of the organization. -Demonstrated
cultural competency and ability to work effectively with, and
quickly gain the respect and support of, diverse constituencies,
including board and staff, donors, corporate partners, and
foundation and civic leaders. -Flexibility and adaptability, with a
strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. -Ability to
prioritize work and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail.
-Demonstrated passion for Teen Empowerment's mission. Salary:
$70,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience. This is a full-time,
40 hour per week, salaried position with excellent benefits. Some
evenings and weekends required. Deadline: January 5, 2021 The
Center for Teen Empowerment is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race,
ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender
identity. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other
minority and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Moiet James,
moiet@teenempowerment.org No calls please.
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