Director of Development

Director of Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for Children & Youth Justice, founded in 2006 by Justice Bobbe J. Bridge (ret.), is committed to reforming Washington’s juvenile justice and child welfare systems. CCYJ leads communities, our state, and the nation in empowering children and youth, stabilizing families, and strengthening communities through meaningful and lasting reform. CCYJ identifies gaps in the system, researches, develops innovative and creative solutions, and ensures that policymakers integrate these system improvements into practices and procedures. CCYJ’s results are realized into state law, adopted as standing protocols by the courts, schools, and other partners; and they are developed into new interventions for at-risk, abused and/or neglected children and their families. CCYJ has succeeded in driving positive systems change for more than a decade. Following an extensive national search, our Board of Directors appointed our second President & CEO Rachel Sottile in late 2018.

Our passionate staff is deeply committed to the youth for whom we advocate. CCYJ seeks a Director of Development to use a race equity lens to provide oversight, proactive planning, and successful execution of comprehensive philanthropy and communications plans, to position CCYJ for future growth, and sustainability. This position is responsible for the stewardship of CCYJ investors, setting and guiding CCYJ’s philanthropic and organizational external communication strategies, and consistently articulating CCYJ’s mission and values through various mediums, forms of content, and collateral.

This is a full-time position. CCYJ’s offices are located in Seattle, Washington.

Only candidates who reside in Washington will be considered, ideally with strong connections to Western Washington.

This position will be set up to work in a hybrid setting (combination of home office and in-office or community) and may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the CEO/President.

CCYJ’S CULTURE EMBRACES

• We are committed to a diverse, fully self-expressed workforce, representing the communities in which we serve.
• We are committed to examining our own internal structures, policies, and culture, and identifying and eliminating those aspects that promulgate racism
• Together we are transparent, accountable, respectful, and self-aware in order to foster belonging and a sense of community.
• We operate with an innovative and leading-edge mindset.
• We are purpose driven and laser sharp in the fulfillment of our mission.
• Our staff embraces a growth mindset; our development is essential to expand and grow our impact for children and youth in WA.
• We produce results, not reasons.
• We (believe) anything is possible.
• We believe everyone has something to contribute.
• We believe everything happens out of your relationship with other people.
• We are grounded in the premise that great ideas can come from anyone at any time.
• We believe people up to big things are going to make big mistakes. We own them, learn from them, and move on.
• We believe transparency is essential to a highly functioning organization.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Director of Development reports to the President & CEO.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Director of Development supervises a team of 2-3 development and administrative managers and associates. The Director of Development oversees various contracted resources.

FLSA STATUS

This position is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The examples of essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by CCYJ as the needs of the organization and requirements of the job shift over time.

Philanthropy and Fundraising

• Develop, manage, and track the annual fundraising plan, including, but not limited to board giving, individual giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, program-specific funding, and special events.
• Track and manage progress to ensure all areas of fundraising are on target to meet revenue goals.
• Seek out and leverage high-level, strategic fundraising opportunities, including building new relationships with individual investors, corporate partners, and private foundations.
• Take leadership in growing major giving, including all levels of the CCYJ Giving Society, The Justice League.
• Oversee implementation of the donor communications plan, for the purposes of successful engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and constituents.
• Oversee and monitor the philanthropy contact management system; oversee staff responsible and processes for data entry and gift entry and acknowledgement.
• Oversee the contracted grant writer. Collaborate with the senior leadership team in cultivation and preparation of funding opportunities.
• Participate in development and communication committees of the Board of Directors.

External Relations and Communications

• Oversee, coordinate and direct organizational fundraising events. Collaborate with senior leadership to support the implementation of programmatic events.
• Create, oversee, and direct the implementation of the donor/organizational communications plan.
• Oversee and manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including newsletters, brochures, and CCYJ’s website and social media accounts.
• Create, track, and test effectiveness of communications vehicles to create momentum and awareness.
• Monitor data from various sources including website, social, contact management system to strategically direct communication engagements.
• Identify, define, and produce messaging based on the values and needs of the organization.
• Support the President & CEO and facilitate media contacts; build relationships and facilitate media opportunities with the President & CEO.

Organizational Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and update the fundraising and communications dashboard, and consistently report progress to the President & CEO.
• Collaborate internally to develop budgets; monitor and forecast revenue and expenses.
• Mentor and lead the development team and contractors in fulfilling their roles and goals, aligned with the annual development and communication plans.

QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience and Knowledge

Experience

• A strong track record of achieving tangible fundraising outcomes in a competitive field
• Leadership development and/or philanthropy experience in a nonprofit, educational, or public service environment (typically more than 8 years)
• Experience responding effectively to shifting and evolving fundraising priorities
• Experience cultivating and maintaining investors in a mission-driven organization
• Experience cultivating and securing major grants and/or high-net-worth individual investors

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated track record in developing, communicating, implementing, and adapting a strategy in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with mutil-cultural backgrounds, embracing diversity and human connection, including ability to adapt presentation and communication styles to engage and serve diverse audiences.
• Ability to listen to others and communicate authentically, responsibly, and professionally in writing, verbally, and electronically.
• Entrepreneurial & creative.
• Commitment to impeccability and integrity.
• Technologically savvy and knowledgeable including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, Zoom/Teams, Anana, Bloomerang, WordPress, Constant Contact, InDesign.

COACHABILITY

• Able to work in a team environment and has the courage to communicate openly and honestly.
• Possess a growth mindset: the willingness to be coached and to develop to increase effectiveness, collaboration, and produce results.
• Adaptable.
• High functioning sense of humor, humility, and emotional intelligence.
• Foster a culture of integrity, service, adaptability, innovation, and responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the ability to sit and to use a computer for significant periods of time.
• This person must speak clearly using the English language to accurately convey information.
• Generally good working conditions with little or no exposure to extremes in noises, temperature.
• Little or no safety or health hazards.
• Minimal lifting or climbing.
• Work performed in an office setting as applicable determined by activities.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. The salary range is $105,942 -$158,914.

CCYJ offers a benefits package that includes:

• Medical/Vision/Dental.
• CCYJ pays 100% of the employee premium for medical, dental, basic life, and both short‐term and long‐term disability. Employees pay the full cost to enroll dependents on medical and dental or to enroll in voluntary life.
• Transportation Allowance
• Paid Time Off: All regular employees scheduled to work 40 or more hours per week will be provided a bank of vacation time each calendar year, which can be used only for that calendar year. 20 days of vacation will be available for all full-time employees for use during the calendar year. Employees hired during the calendar year will be provided a pro-rated amount based on their hire date.
• Sick Leave: All employees are eligible for sick and safe leave. Full time employees (40 hours per week) will be provided 12 days (96 hours) at the beginning of each calendar year, for use in that year. Employees working less than full time will receive a pro-rated bank, based on their anticipated work schedule for the year. Up to 40 hours of unused sick and safe leave can be carried over into the next calendar year.
• Holiday Pay, and Floating Holiday Pay: Federal Holidays, Floating holidays (2 per year) are loaded at the beginning of each calendar year.
• Sick and vacation PTO has no cash value upon exit of the company
• In addition to sick and vacation PTO, CCYJ provides care time to promote personal and family well being on a monthly basis
• CCYJ complies with all applicable leave laws in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information on our website: ​​https://center-for-children-youth-justice.breezy.hr/

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.

Salary : $105,942 - $158,914