Development Director
Organization & Position Summary
Hope For Youth, Inc. (HYPE) is a thriving Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that is empowering historically underrepresented girls of color to become future leaders in tech! With dynamic leadership that supports personal & professional growth, a mission-driven culture that prioritizes quality programming engagement for our students and partners, an in-demand product leveraged for high impact, growth, and scalability, and start-up flexibility that promotes balance for a wide range of lifestyles and preferences, HYPE is an ideal place to work, grow, and make a difference in the communities that need us most.
If you’re interested in adding purpose to your everyday work, check out the position details below and consider joining HYPE – where we empower one another to live lives full of hope and driven by love, despite fear.
Position Summary
The Development Director will be a key leader in our non-profit organization, responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support our mission and expand our impact. This role is essential in diversifying revenue streams, fostering robust relationships with partners, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, and managing a dynamic grants pipeline. The Development Director will also oversee the planning and execution of events and fundraisers, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and maximize engagement and contributions. The Development Director will work closely with the executive team and board members to ensure alignment with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of fund development experience, preferably in non-profit fields supporting youth, girls, and/or tech education. They should also be familiar with CRM nonprofit software, donor databases and other fundraising technology to use in their daily job duties.
Hours Description
- Full-time, salary, exempt employment status
- Hybrid work, with the flexibility to work primarily from home
- Occasional requirement to meet in person and/or attend special events
- Reports to Executive Director
Responsibilities & Duties
- Strategic Fundraising: Develop and implement a multi-faceted fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, corporate sponsorships, multi-year grants, special events, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
- Revenue Diversification: Identify and pursue new opportunities to diversify revenue streams, including exploring innovative fundraising approaches and strategic partnerships.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and volunteers. Act as a primary contact for high-level stakeholders, managing engagement efforts to maximize support and collaboration.
- Grant Management: Oversee the grants pipeline, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements through timely reporting.
- Event and Fundraiser Coordination: Plan, organize, and execute a range of fundraising events and activities. Ensure events are well-coordinated, align with strategic goals, and effectively engage supporters to achieve fundraising targets.
- Volunteer Coordination: Engage, motivate, and manage volunteers, integrating them into fundraising activities and recognizing their contributions.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with the executive team and board to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals. Provide leadership and support to development staff and volunteers.
- Management: Manage staff and contractors who serve specific purposes in support of meeting development team’s overall goals and initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record of successful fundraising in a non-profit setting, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing.
- Experience in planning and executing events and fundraisers.
- Strong understanding of revenue diversification strategies and relationship-building techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fundraising for tech and youth-serving organizations in metro Atlanta, a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree (required), MA (a plus)
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
- Enjoys working in a small and high-energy startup environment
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for HYPE’s mission
Benefits & Compensation
Salary range: $62,000 – $70,000; commensurate with experience
Additional benefits include:
- 10 annual vacation/PTO days
- Unlimited Sick Days
- 10 paid government/federal holidays
- 1-week all staff sabbatical during the last week of the year
- Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Annual professional development and learning stipend
- Flexible hours and remote work options
Interested applicants may send their resume and cover letter via our online application.
Hope for Youth, Inc is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target audience, while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.
Hope for Youth, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. HYPE is not able to sponsor employment visas.