Renaissance Youth Center (RYC) is an award-winning South Bronx youth program with a highly recognized leadership team and staff dedicated to our mission. This is a great opportunity to join our team if you are looking for more than a job, a chance to follow your passion and purpose and develop a career in community service. Renaissance puts its staff first, believing that if you are at your best, you can then give your best to the community we serve. So, if you want to be part of something greater than yourself while making the world a better place and receiving a competitive salary, this opportunity is for you.
Reporting to the President/CEO, the Development Director is responsible for fundraising and development activities of RYC. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build visibility, impact, and financial resources. The Development Director’s primary responsibility entails establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow a budget through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, private, corporate and foundation support. The candidate will expand and diversify the donor base/pipeline and work closely with team members to secure funding for new initiatives.
Responsibilities
· Support the organization, President/CEO and board members on all major fundraising initiatives
· Actively work with the leadership team to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy that includes corporate, foundation, government, and city grants, etc.
· Have primary responsibility for development and execution of proposals; with a long-term relationship-management approach.
· Oversee research funding sources and trends.
· Oversee development and management of special events designed to raise funds and/or cultivate partners and donors
· Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders
· Maintaining RYC profile up to date on all mandated websites (e.g., GuideStar, Sam.gov)
Qualifications
· Professional experience in a nonprofit organization with demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
· Bachelor’s degree required
· Knowledge and experience in funding platforms including Constant Contact, Salesforce
· High energy and passion for RYC’s mission is essential. Experience working with key stakeholders, including elected officials is highly desirable.
· Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
· Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
· Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY 10456 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10456: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10456