Development Director

Job description

Description

The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

Hiring Salary Range: $96,004.00-$112,005.00/year based on qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: North Minneapolis

Hours/Days: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00

Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, have a safe and reliable vehicle, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Link seeks a strategic Development Director who is committed to reducing and ending youth homelessness, sex trafficking and reforming the Juvenile Justice System to join its executive team. This integral position will contribute to the advancement of the organization’s mission work with youth and young families. The Development Director is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development strategy that encompasses communications, marketing and all private fundraising for the organization including individual and major gifts, foundation giving, corporate partnerships, planned giving, annual appeals, and fundraising events. This position will heavily concentrate on increasing annual fund revenue through segmented solicitation, prospecting, acquisition and retention efforts.

Annual Fund (70%)

Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy and annual plan to meet the organization’s development goals

Work closely with the Executive Team to establish a fundraising plan and participate in developing the overall strategic plan for the organization

Research new donor prospects and gift opportunities; make recommendations to the Development team and leadership on which to pursue

Researches, identifies, and contacts potential funding sources whose guidelines and requirements match those of the agency

Develops and implements strategies for securing major gifts in collaboration with the CEO and COO

Creates and implements donor segmentation for portfolio management and segmented solicitations

Maintain a portfolio of major donors and major donor prospects to steward, cultivate, and solicit

Use donor data to assess trends and develop strategies for year-over-year increases in overall giving, donor retention, and donor engagement

Collaborate with Finance Director, Contracts & Evaluations Director, CEO and COO to develop, manage and adjust agency budgets based on program needs and available funding

Lead staff and volunteers in executing development efforts, including Staff Development Committee, Events Committee and others as needed

Staff Support (30%)

Marketing And Development – Supports Staff In

Providing key supports in executing The Link’s fundraising events with direction and support from the CEO and COO (Elevate & Empower Gala, Rise for Change Breakfast and any additional events that may arise)

Supervises staff/contractors who develop and maintain the agency website, utilizing website for donor cultivation and recognition

All marketing activities including the development of marketing materials, creation of communication products, and the distribution of newsletters and annual reports

Creating and implementing new marketing strategies and methods

Assisting with the development and implementation of public relations plans

Helping with the coordination of activities involved in the preparation of advertising, promotions and publicity

Preparing compelling and consistent messages that are incorporated into fundraising and marketing materials

Ensuring that all donations receive a prompt thank-you and receipt

Utilizing social media for donor acquisition and peer-to-peer fundraising

Grant – Supports Staff In

Review of all grant applications allowing ample time for review of applications by Chief Executive Officer and other appropriate staff

Developing grant proposal strategies for new and existing program areas and other initiatives

Managing funder relationships, including proposals, reports, and other communications

Working with CEO, COO and program staff to ensure that funder evaluations and reporting needs are met in a timely fashion

Ensuring recognition, acknowledgement and accurate record keeping for all gifts

Developing and maintaining a calendar for tracking application and report deadlines

Identifying and facilitating reporting and communications needs of funders

Monitoring all grant statuses

Corporate And Community Engagement – Supports Staff In

Developing strategies for building ongoing engagement from employee events/volunteerism

Increasing community awareness of Link services

Securing sponsorship and grant support through corporate relationships

General Development Support

Strengthens the position of The Link regarding youth services

Arranges and participates in speaking engagements with appropriate staff

Promote awareness of the needs of the target population served

Represents the organization and its point of view to agencies, organizations, and the general public

General Responsibilities

Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency

Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion

Support the overall growth of the agency

Maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and other related parties

Assist where needed as a team player

Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn

Participate in special projects as necessary

Attend all meetings and trainings as required

Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved

All other duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth

High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Professional demeanor

Ability to work independently as well as in teams

Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities

Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe

Ability to successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check

Qualifications

5-7 years of related professional and leadership experience

At least 2-5 years of supervisory experience required, including leading teams

AB in a related field is preferred

Established successful track record in fund-raising

Experience managing successful special events and fundraising efforts

Proven grant writing and editing skills

Expertise in effective use of various media platforms

Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office applications (365), Adobe Creative Cloud, Neon One or others

Proven ability to work on deadline and juggle a variety of responsibilities

Public speaking experience

Proficiency with developing and maintaining a website (WordPress)

Ability to self-motivate in largely unsupervised settings?and be detail oriented

Demonstrated proficiency in accurate and persuasive written and verbal communication

Familiarity with social service agency operations, youth homelessness, sex trafficking and juvenile justice system.

Knowledge of local grant-making institutions, foundations, and community resources

Experience working with fundraising committees and annual campaigns preferably in the youth services and/or homeless field

Experience with program evaluation preferably in the youth services and/or homeless field

Experience with mass mailings and knowledge of mass mailing requirements

Knowledge of and experience with web-based communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear

The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity

The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work environment for this position includes offices, common and community space with a low to high noise level

Ability to work some weekends and evenings for fundraising events as needed

Requires ability to drive a personal vehicle

Other

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable protected classes.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

Who can apply

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