Director of Development

Title : Director of Development

Location : Baltimore, MD - Hybrid Work Environment

Salary Range : $105,000 w / Full Benefits Package

Reports to : Senior Director of External Affairs

Baltimore Focus : Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is a Baltimore-centric and focused organization. BCYF has hiring requirements from the City of Baltimore to make best efforts to hire Baltimore residents first.

Although the City allows consideration of qualified applicants residing outside of Baltimore, BCYF is committed to hiring the best people for the roles who know Baltimore, and the community, grassroots organizations, and ecosystem it is committed to serve.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

All exempt hires are subject to annual financial disclosure requirements to the City of Baltimore Ethics Board. Cut and paste the financial disclosure requirements link to view https : / / ethics.

baltimorecity.gov / financial-disclosure .

ABOUT BALTIMORE CHILDREN & YOUTH FUND

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BCYF is committed to ensure that our children and youth are healthy, ready to succeed in school, and live in stable, safe, and supportive families and communities.

We do more than grantmaking; we collaborate with grassroots organizations and community leaders to create new opportunities for the city’s young people to learn, thrive and succeed.

BCYF awards grants to organizations that provide programs to thousands of Baltimore's young people from academic support and science exploration to dance and photography.

BCYF is committed to authentic community engagement, and our strategy and grant decisions are shaped and led by Baltimore community members and youth leaders.

Our core values of Ubuntu, Racial Justice, Intergenerational Leadership, and Community Ownership direct our partnerships with organizations that share our Black liberation worldview.

Through our strategic investments, we strive to resource a future where children and youth throughout the city enjoy access to high-caliber enrichment and learning opportunities.

This is a full-time position with full benefits, including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, internet allowance, paid mileage for local travel, and support for professional development opportunities.

Because Baltimore City is at the heart of our work, travel within the City is required. The ideal candidate will have an awareness of the social dynamics impacting the City and of the historical system of oppression that influences views of the City.

BCYF provides a hybrid working environment that gives staff the flexibility to work remotely when not required for in-person meetings or tasks.

BCYF has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment unless they have a medical or religious exemption.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Development role plays a crucial role in Baltimore Children & Youth Fund’s (BCYF) fundraising efforts. This position reports to the Senior Director of External Affairs and is responsible for overseeing the development team and ensuring the team reaches its fundraising goals.

The role cultivates relationships with donors and strategic partners who support BCYF's mission. The Director works in collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs to develop fundraising and giving strategies for all of BCYF’s programs and general operations.

In addition to this, the role works in tandem with the Development Manager and Development Associate to craft persuasive fundraising materials and oversee gift entry and acknowledgments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Relationship Building : Serve as a front-line fundraiser, nurturing relationships with donors and partners who support BCYF's mission.
• Fundraising Strategy Development : Collaborate with the Senior Director of External Affairs to shape and execute the organization's fundraising strategy.
• Fundraising Copy : Collaborate with the Development Manager to draft compelling fundraising copy, including grant applications, direct mail solicitations, email campaigns, and other materials that resonate with donors and partners.
• Gift Entry and Acknowledgment : Oversee the gift entry process and ensure timely and personalized acknowledgment of contributions.
• Supervision : Supervise the Development Manager, including supporting cross-team and individual performance and development goals.
• Collaborative Engagement : Collaborate extensively with the External Affairs office to align fundraising efforts with our broader mission and communication strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Fundraising Expertise : 2-3 years of front-line fundraising experience, ideally in a nonprofit or youth development organization.
• Baltimore City Insight : A strong understanding of Baltimore City and its philanthropic, youth development, and social landscapes.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Self-Driven : A proactive and self-driven approach, with the ability to work independently, think innovatively, and create opportunities.
• Tools and Software : Proficiency in Neon, ClickUp, and Google Workspace.

Equal Opportunity

BCYF is a 501c3 organization. We are firmly committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal opportunity ( EEO ) laws.

BCYF strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height or weight, disability, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, arrest record and any other characteristic protected by law.

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