Managing Director of Development

Application Instructions

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Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Position Overview

The Managing Director, Development will focus on establishing multi-year contributions, identifying new funding sources and management of current donors. The Managing Director, Development (MDD) will oversee a team that will be responsible for achieving the site’s fundraising goals including major gift solicitation, grant writing, event planning, as well as the site’s external communications and marketing efforts. The MDD will 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 CYD's 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