Senior Development Director

Senior Development Director

City Year is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as the Senior Development Director. This role is ideal for a strategic and creative communicator who thrives in collaborative environments. Reporting directly to the Executive Director & Senior Vice President, you will lead the Development Manager and be responsible for crafting and executing the Development and Communications strategy for City Year, aiming to raise $850,000 from the private sector in FY26 and beyond. Your efforts will contribute to an annual growth trajectory in fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Fundraising Strategy : Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development team to enhance the site's existing fundraising plan. Implement strategic initiatives to meet the current $850,000 goal while preparing for future growth.
• Partnership Development : Identify and secure partnerships with corporations and foundations that align with their business needs and community engagement goals.
• Stewardship Program : Create and manage an engaging stewardship program that acknowledges and thanks supporters, fostering strong relationships with the organization.
• Portfolio Management : Build and oversee a portfolio targeting $500,000 through donations from individuals with a capacity for giving of $10,000 or more. Engage regularly with 5-7 donors per week through various communication methods.
• Communications Strategy : In partnership with the Executive Director, develop and implement a communications strategy to enhance City Year’s brand locally and strengthen connections with key donor audiences through diverse channels.
• Event Strategy : Lead the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising events, including the annual luncheon and other community events, to engage donor communities meaningfully.
• Organizational Leadership : Participate in shaping organizational strategy and contribute as a member of the site Leadership Team, collaborating with all site departments and representing City Year's values.
• Development Operations : Direct monthly pipeline meetings with the Development team, providing updates on revenue figures and progress toward goals while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.

Compensation and Benefits :

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance with a Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.

City Year promotes a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including people with disabilities and veterans.

About City Year :

City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting public schools and helping students stay on track to graduate. Our AmeriCorps members serve as tutors, mentors, and role models in schools across the country. Founded in 1988, City Year operates in twenty-nine cities and has earned the highest rating from Charity Navigator for accountability and transparency.

Our Commitment :

Each year, over one million students drop out of school, with half coming from just over ten percent of schools. City Year AmeriCorps members serve in the most under-resourced schools to help address this critical issue.

Benefits :

Full-time employees enjoy various benefits, including vacation, sick days, and organization holidays, along with participation in all programs that City Year establishes. Currently, we offer comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan, among other benefits.

Employment at City Year is at will, and the organization does not sponsor work authorization visas.