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Director of Development

Location Brooklyn, NY 11216
Date Posted April 10, 2024
Job ID 11323
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Director of Development for a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform in New York City. This full-time position works on-site in Brooklyn.

Are you a passionate mission-driven leader with a proven track record in fundraising and development?

JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Development is vital in elevating our client’s mission and securing the resources needed to fulfill it. This hands-on senior leader will develop, implement, and oversee strategic fundraising and communication campaigns to reach ambitious revenue goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Leadership & Management:
  • Provide visionary leadership for the development team.
  • Manage and develop staff, fostering collaboration across departments (program, finance, operations).
  • Oversee stewardship of professionals’ councils and philanthropy groups.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership and the Board on fundraising progress.

Fundraising Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop, implement, and oversee strategic fundraising campaigns across various channels.
    • Major gifts
    • Foundation grants
    • Corporate partnerships
    • Monthly giving
    • Special events (including annual spring event)
    • Special appeals
    • Peer-to-peer initiatives
  • Conduct research, cultivate relationships, and develop proposals to secure major gifts and corporate sponsorships.
  • Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to build a major donor pipeline and cultivate relationships.
  • Work with the Grants Manager to identify and secure foundation grants.
  • Manage all aspects of special events, from conception to execution.
Communications & Outreach:
  • Collaborate with the PR firm to shape the communication strategy.
  • Create fundraising and public education materials.
  • Leverage digital platforms to engage donors and build an audience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 7-10+ years of development and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
  • Bachelor or advanced degree.
  • Deep appreciation for our client’s mission and the population served.
  • Experience in board, committee, and volunteer management.
  • Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals.
  • Possess media relations and public speaking expertise.
  • Excellent project management, writing, research, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with database management software for development and communication operations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
In addition to a base salary of $130,000 - $140,000 (DOE), this incredible role provides a comprehensive full-time employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403B plan, and the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of historically marginalized communities in New York City.

TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please apply directly here: www.scionstaffing.com/job/11323 

ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with fantastic career opportunities. Our innovative team building and recruiting solutions bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the US.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.  

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and every client organization we partner with.

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