Development Director, Youth Writing & Literacy Fundraising

826michigan; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Two weeks vacation

Summer break week

Remote work flexibility during some 2-

Job summary

826michigan seeks a visionary Development Director to lead the fundraising strategy for the long-term sustainability of the organization and its students. You will oversee the Development Team and craft comprehensive plans to secure resources through major gifts, grants, and events.

You will manage donor relations, supervise staff, and coordinate campaigns while collaborating with leadership to align fundraising with the mission. Travel between Detroit and Ann Arbor will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, with a minimum of two years of experience leading a team and managing staff.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit and close major gifts, especially those in the five- to six-figure range.
• Proficient with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Excel, and donor development software (Salesforce) and data analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to travel between 826michigan’s offices and program sites when safe to do so.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with programmatic growth.
• Serve as the principal fundraising strategist on gifts, grants, and campaigns.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of donor relations and cultivate long-term relationships with donors.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality grant proposals and reports.
• Direct major appeals and fundraising events including in-person and virtual events.
• Oversee donor database and ensure accuracy of records using Salesforce and Google Apps.
• Lead the Development Team and integrate its work with organizational strategic direction.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Relationship building

Grant writing

Donor relations

Travel

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

826michigan seeks a visionary Development Director to lead the fundraising strategy for the long-term sustainability of the organization and its students. You will oversee the Development Team and craft comprehensive plans to secure resources through major gifts, grants, and events.

You will manage donor relations, supervise staff, and coordinate campaigns while collaborating with leadership to align fundraising with the mission. Travel between Detroit and Ann Arbor will be required as needed.