Strategic Development Director - Nonprofit Fundraising

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), based in Harlem, NY, is a nonprofit youth development organization focused on holistic support for youth ages eight to twenty-two. The Development Director will lead fundraising, marketing and communications to support a $4.8M program budget, with growth to $6.5M and a $15M capital campaign.

The role requires building major donor relationships, developing annual fundraising plans, supervising a small team, and coordinating donor events while expanding

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of development experience, including management of a complex fundraising program.
• Experience managing people and budgets; hands-on leadership.
• Knowledge of donor databases is preferred (Donor Works).
• Ability to secure support from diverse constituencies including boards, donors and foundations.
• Track record of major gifts, annual gifts, grants, and special events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, and implement all fundraising activities for Bro/Sis.
• Maintain and grow existing funders; secure new funders.
• Provide regular fundraising progress reports to Executive Director and Board.
• Develop fundraising plans with Executive Director for Board presentation.
• Oversee direct mail, case statements, grants, brochures, and sponsorship proposals.
• Coordinate donor receptions, events, and cultivation activities with volunteers.
• Ensure donor stewardship and timely thank-you communications.
• Develop relationships with philanthropic community; donor and sponsor engagement.
• Oversee social media and digital presence.
• Supervise development team members.
• Serve as spokesperson for Bro/Sis in funding community.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Tools

DonorWorks

Job description

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), based in Harlem, NY, is a nonprofit youth development organization focused on holistic support for youth ages eight to twenty-two. The Development Director will lead fundraising, marketing and communications to support a $4.8M program budget, with growth to $6.5M and a $15M capital campaign.

The role requires building major donor relationships, developing annual fundraising plans, supervising a small team, and coordinating donor events while expanding