Job Detail - Development Director

Date Posted:	11/15/2007
Job Category:	Development/Fundraising
Job Location:	Charlotte/Gastonia
Organization:	Citizen Schools
Contact Information:	2128 Commonwealth Ave Ste E Charlotte, NC 28205 978-465-7500 fax executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com www.citizenschools.org
Job Description:	Citizen Schools is a leading national education initiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-building apprenticeships after-school. The organization’s fast-growing North Carolina site is seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Development Director. The Development Director will be responsible for driving the resource generation required to further scale Citizen School's’ innovative and proven program model throughout the state of North Carolina. S/he will have primary responsibility for implementing plans, building the systems, and leading the state fundraising efforts. S/he will have leadership responsibility for each fundraising segment, will engage Citizen Schools’ staff in reaching goals, and will be charged with creating the state development structures required to succeed. This is a full-time position and will report to the Executive Director, North Carolina with a dotted line to the Director of Regional Development at Citizen Schools, headquartered in Boston. The position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Responsibilities Include: Fundraising Strategy and Implementation • Expand Citizen Schools’ donor base/pipeline by crafting and implementing a comprehensive development strategy to raise funds from individual, corporate, and foundation donors, as well as government grants • Develop and implement annual workplans related to financial sustainability to ensure integration of strategies with the National Network team • Partner with the Executive Director for new site cultivation and fundraising • Engage the state leadership team and national leadership team as necessary to secure one or more lead investors with commitments of $100,000 or more. • Co-manage the Champions Council and engage national Board members when relevant • Coordinate statewide fundraising events including house parties and site visits • Manage the Raiser’s Edge database and leverage for ongoing marketing and communication efforts. Maintain a best-in-class donor management system • Lead the state to reach high levels of stewardship; work effectively with colleagues across the growing Citizen Schools national network to raise funds locally, share information, resources, and leads, manage relationships effectively, and collaborate on national efforts. Research and Relationship Management • Lead broad research and engagement strategies for new funding sources. Ensure that Citizen Schools is positioned ahead of major funding changes or trends • Arrange and attend events, conferences, and meetings to generate new leads. • Write persuasive proposals and correspondence to prospective and prior funders; develop collaborative proposals in conjunction with national development team • Take primary responsibility for key funder relationships and ensure effective communication, involvement, and appreciation for each funder. • Identify and implement strategies to strengthen, grow, and leverage each relationship, including connecting to other prospects and supporting sites in multiple states. • Communicate with colleagues across the organization to understand funder objectives, requirements, and related program activities, and to ensure fulfillment of commitments. Qualifications: • All candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills, a passion for education and community, and effective collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will possess an impressive track record of deepening relationships with funders or clients and personally cultivating and closing new relationships that achieve breakthrough results. Other qualifications include: • 4+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, relationship management, or business development, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting. Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, resource-limited environment. Energized by the opportunity to build the local presence of a strong, nationally branded leader in after-school • Maturity to work with highly visible civic, philanthropic, and business leaders nationally • Results-driven; excellent time and project management skills • Ability to effectively motivate and inspire Citizen Schools staff locally and nationally that are not direct reports, but are vital to the success of building a sustainable state model • Strong team orientation, ability to provide and accept feedback, and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people • Highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent oral presentation and written skills • Demonstrated skill in MS Office. Skill with relational databases (including Raiser’s Edge) • Ability to travel 25% of the time within the state, to national conferences, and to strategic meetings, trainings and events at Citizen Schools’ national headquarters in Boston. • Ability to model Citizen Schools’ core values: Pride, Joy, Respect, Courage, Teamwork, Perseverance, and Vision • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is commensurate with experience. Full benefits include health care, 403B, three weeks vacation, and professional development opportunities. Next Steps: Citizen Schools has engaged Koya Consulting, an executive search firm, to fill this position. Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to Dana Levy at executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Citizen Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. About Citizen Schools: Citizen Schools is a leading national education initiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-building apprenticeships after-school. Its programs blend these real-world learning projects with rigorous academic and leadership development activities, preparing students in the middle grades for success in high school, college, the workforce, and civic life. Launched in Boston in 1995, Citizen Schools currently serves 3,000 students and engages 2,200 volunteers in 15 cities nationwide. Learn more about Citizen Schools at www.citizenschools.org.
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How to Apply:	Citizen Schools has engaged Koya Consulting, an executive search firm, to fill this position. Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to Dana Levy at executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis.