City Year
Managing Director, Development
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. The Managing Director, Development will: 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 RJS team. Collaborate with the Board's Development Subcommittee in the identification of new prospective RJS members. Qualifications: 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 Year's 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 that's 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 nation's fastest-growing nonprofit social enterprises. The organization's 900 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the country. We're located in Boston, 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 Navigator's 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.
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. The Managing Director, Development will: 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 RJS team. Collaborate with the Board's Development Subcommittee in the identification of new prospective RJS members. Qualifications: 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 Year's 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 that's 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 nation's fastest-growing nonprofit social enterprises. The organization's 900 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the country. We're located in Boston, 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 Navigator's 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.