Director of Development

Boxing Out Negativity (BON) seeks a full-time Director of Development to lead the

organization’s fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement efforts.

The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible

for designing and implementing BON’s comprehensive development strategy. This includes

annual fundraising campaigns, corporate and foundation partnerships, grant writing and

management, donor stewardship and cultivation, special events, and community

As a member of the leadership team, the Director works closely with staff, board members,

community partners, and stakeholders to advance BON’s mission of empowering youth and

communities through boxing, mentorship, education, and workforce development

programming.

including individual giving campaigns, corporate sponsor ships, major gifts, grant funding,

peer-to-peer fundraising, and future capital or expansion campaigns. Ensure fundraising

efforts align with BON’s mission, strategic goals, and community impact priorities.

Grant Writing and Management:
Research, prepare, and submit compelling grant

proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Manage grant reporting

requirements and maintain compliance with funding guidelines. Collaborate with program

staff to gather outcomes, data, and impact stories that strengthen proposals and reports.

Donor Stewardship and Cultivation:
Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective

and existing donors. Develop communication and stewardship strategies that effectively

communicate BON’s mission, impact, and success stories. Collaborate on donor-facing

materials, sponsorship decks, annual reports, and campaign messaging to increase visibility

and engagement.

Lead the planning and execution of fundraising and community events,

including annual galas, boxing showcases, youth showcases, community activations, and

partnership events. Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to maximize

attendance, sponsorship participation, donor engagement, and community impact.

Partnership Development:
Expand and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors,

schools, government agencies, athletic organizations, and community-based partners.

Develop strategic partnerships that support BON’s youth development, workforce

development, and violence prevention initiatives.

Data Management and Reporting:
Oversee donor and fundraising data management

systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and donor tracking. Prepare

fundraising reports, board updates, campaign summaries, and impact reports that support

strategic decision-making and transparency.

Team Leadership:
Provide leadership, direction, and support to development staff, interns,

volunteers, and consultants as applicable. Foster a collaborative and mission-driven culture

while ensuring fundraising goals, deadlines, and organizational priorities are met.

Other Duties:
Represent BON at community meetings, networking events, conferences, and

fundraising opportunities. Support organizational initiatives and special projects as

assigned by leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or fundraising certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, partnership management, or related leadership roles.
• Proven track record of securing grants, sponsor ships, and donor support.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns and donor relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor management software, CRM systems, and fundraising analytics.
• Passion for youth development, community empowerment, and social impact initiatives.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and community
• Experience working within nonprofit, education, sports-based youth development, or community organizations preferred.

Salary Range: 90k-100k

Boxing Out Negativity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an

inclusive environment for all employees and participants. BON does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age,

disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.