Director of Development

The Director of Development will be responsible for designing, leading, and executing strategies to secure financial support for the organization's advocacy, programmatic initiatives, and special events (ex. annual conference) including identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, managing grant proposals and reporting, all while aligning with the organization's mission and values.

ABOUT NBCD

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For over 50 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and families. We are a trusted partner in delivering culturally relevant resources and insights that respond to the unique strengths and needs of Black children. Our purpose is to mobilize communities and ignite movements, boldly advocating for equity and a just future for black children and families. We achieve our purpose through an extensive network of affiliates, members and stakeholders who engage in their local communities on behalf of the national organizatio

n.
JOB SUMM

ARY
The Director of Development will design and execute on a comprehensive development program for NBCDI. This individual will be responsible for designing, leading, and executing strategies to secure financial support for the organization's advocacy, programmatic initiatives, and special events (ex. annual conference) including identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, managing grant proposals and reporting, all while aligning with the organization's mission and values. They will work to engage the Board of Directors in fundraising activities and will report directly to the President & CEO. This person is a savvy, creative thinker with an uncanny ability to execute with excellence, self-awareness and welcomed accountabil

ity.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNC

TIONS
· In partnership with the President/CEO, assesses organizational fundraising needs and goals and defines NBCDI’s fundraising strategies and policies and implement

ation.· Develops and creates a robust and strategic long-term development plan including an annual cam

paign.· Oversees and administratively manages all NBCDI G

rants.· Responsible for meeting the organization’s unearned income projections through direct fundraising and supervision of development department activ

ities.· Engages the Board of Directors in fundraising activities and other related special pro

jects.· Prepares timely, informative reports on fundraising and communica

tions.· Advances and culti

vates:· Membership campaigns through direct mail efforts and personalized fundraising initia

tives,· Government grant pro

jects,· Current donor relationships and identify potential donors through cultivation and solicitation stra

tegies· Determines and helps develop concepts for print and other media pieces needed for fundra

ising;· Develops and tracks proposals and reports for all government, foundation and corporate fundra

ising.· Oversees all special events for donor recognition and fundraising, both internally and exter

nally.· Educates and communicates fundraising goals to the entire organiz

ation.· Ensures that donor tracking systems accommodate the business needs of the organization; assesses new systems as appropriate. Ensures the effective, timely implementation of new systems where approp

riate.· Collaborates with Finance and CEO/President to develop the annual departmental bu

dgets.· Monitor departmental budget to ensure that annual projects are ac

curate· Manages special projects as ass

igned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CRED

ENTIALS
· A strong track record of achieving fundraisin

g goals.· Senior leadership development and/or philanthropy experience in a nonprofit, policy/advocacy or public service environment (typically 6-8

years).· Experience responding effectively to shifting and evolving fundraising pri

orities.· Experience cultivating and maintaining investors, funders, and donors in a mission-driven organ

ization.· Experience cultivating and securing major grants and/or high-net-worth individual

donors.· Comprehensive knowledge of development principles and practices including all aspects of fundraising, with a strong background in securing major gifts, corporate and foundation re

lations;· Outstanding relationship management skills to include the ability to effectively develop relationships with funders, community partners and other key stake

holders;· Demonstrated experience preparing federal and other grant p

roposal;· Excellent written, oral communication and analytical

skills;· Strong attention to detail and organization skills, ability to prioritize and excellent problem solving

skills;· Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a deadline driven envi

ronment.
COM

PETENCIES
• Problem solver with a strong sense of

ownership.• Strong project managem

ent skills• Ability to travel

up to 30%• Strict attention to detail i

s required• Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time manageme

nt skills.• Results-oriented and able to effectively balance big-picture thinking with tactical execution and attention

to detail.• Ability to translate, via written and verbal communication, complex issues into understandable formats for a wide range of sta

keholders.• Ability to collaborate and hold self and others accountable especially as it relates to time sensiti

ve issues.• Technologically savvy and knowledgeable including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, Raiser’s Edge, GlueUP, Wrike, Salesforce, Bloomerang,

Blackbaud
Salary Range: Compensation for this role is between $80,000-$95,000 annually based on experience and is a part of a comprehensive benefi

ts package.
WORKIN

G CONDITIONS
This a remote position with travel to the conference and event locations required. This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects

up to 15 lbs.
The National Black Child Development Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state,