Senior Director of Philanthropy, Major and Mid-Level Giving Team Lead

OVERVIEW :

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Director of Philanthropy - Team Lead, will play a critical role in the growth of Year Up United to serve more students. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will manage a portfolio of individual donors / prospects in support of the Year Up United mission and ongoing operations and strategic initiatives, with a focus on proactively identifying and engaging new independently or in partnership with our research team and our Campaign Committee and other leaders. The Team Lead will also oversee a group of solicitors in the field spread across Year Up United's locations nationwide working toward similar goals.

To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has cultivated, solicited, closed, and stewarded critical business relationships and / or donors at the five, six, and seven-figure gift level. You will feel at home working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes.

The Senior Director of Philanthropy, Team Lead will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Team Leadership

• Create strategic plans to drive team performance, ensuring fundraising cash and revenue targets for direct reports and overall team are met or exceeded
• Manage direct reports in a collaborative, team-based environment, thinking through staff development, roles, and team growth as needed to maximize the philanthropic potential of our Major and Mid-Level giving programs.
• Embody servant leadership style to empower strengths of all team members
• Work closely with Managing Director of Development, other Development leadership, and other functional teams to ensure alignment to strategy, process, and cross-team collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Development

Site Team / Learning Community Member

QUALIFICATIONS :

Salary Range : $173,400 - $202,000

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WORKING AT YEAR UP UNITED :

Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements). To be eligible for employment, candidates must live and work in a state (or an approved proximate state

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION :

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies : providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas / Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City / Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity : http : / / www.yearup.org / about-us / careers / commitment-to-diversity /

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY :

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.