Director of Development & Social Enterprise

Okcnp; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Bridge is seeking a Director of Development & Enterprise to unite fundraising, grants, donor stewardship, and earned revenue into a sustainable growth strategy. You will lead the annual plan and build social-enterprise ventures aligned with Northeast Oklahoma City's needs.

You will report to the CEO, collaborate with senior leaders, and represent UB publicly, driving mission-aligned branding and program innovation to diversify funding streams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit development leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience building earned-revenue, social-enterprise, or entrepreneurial ventures.
• Strong relationship management, community partnership, and public representation skills.
• Experience with vision, branding, or program innovation in a mission-driven setting.
• Passion for youth, equity-driven impact, and Northeast Oklahoma City context.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own the annual development plan to meet revenue goals.
• Lead grant strategy, writing, and management across the full grant lifecycle.
• Cultivate and steward major, mid-level, and community donors and funding partners.
• Oversee donor communications, fundraising events, campaigns, and development marketing.
• Build earned-income and social-enterprise ventures to diversify funding.
• Identify revenue streams and partnerships aligned with the organization's mission.
• Represent Urban Bridge in public settings, events, and community forums.
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior leaders to align vision and strategy.
• Own the path to financial sustainability and report progress to the CEO and Board.
• Partner with the COO to track fundraising performance against budget.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Grant writing

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Job description

Urban Bridge is seeking a Director of Development & Enterprise to unite fundraising, grants, donor stewardship, and earned revenue into a sustainable growth strategy. You will lead the annual plan and build social-enterprise ventures aligned with Northeast Oklahoma City's needs.

You will report to the CEO, collaborate with senior leaders, and represent UB publicly, driving mission-aligned branding and program innovation to diversify funding streams.