Director of Development

Overview

Description

Youthlink is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. Come take this journey with us!

• Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Typically, Monday – Friday, must have flexibility to work in the day and occasional evening.

Description

Youthlink is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. Come take this journey with us!

• Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Typically, Monday – Friday, must have flexibility to work in the day and occasional evening.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to:

• Subsidized Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with 3% matching contributions
• Holiday program (15 + 2 floating holidays), 4 wellness holidays annually
• Generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire
• Continuing education

Youth Link is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 – 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Director of Development to join our team and lead the development team with all our fundraising through the solicitation of private funders and major gifts, federal and state grants, special and micro events, corporate and foundation support. This includes expanding and diversifying the donor base/pipeline which involves working with other team members to secure funding for general operating, existing and new initiatives.

The Director of Development will work closely with the board of directors to nurture and support growth to build their capacity and role as fund-raisers for the organization.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and has direct influence in making strategic decisions affecting Youth Link. In partnership with the CEO and Board members, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping, growing and sustaining our organization by cultivating relationships, securing funding and expanding our impact. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for our mission e take this journey with us!

Why us?

Youth Link is a youth-focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people-centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit e at Youth Link, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Nonprofit Management, or related field; master’s preferred
• 8-plus years of professional experience in development, nonprofit organization and/or related experience; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources).
• Minimum of 3 years leading, developing, and mentoring the development team.
• Knowledge of fundraising software and donor tracking systems.
• Ability to construct, articulate, and execute an annual strategic development plan.
• Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Experience in overseeing communications, media and public relations, outreach opportunities for the organization. Ability to manage the marketing, messaging, communications component ensuring adherence to branding guidelines and creating visible, effective mass communications pieces.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring all donor information; provide and…