Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION
Job overview
The Development Director at BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION leads fundraising strategy to increase and diversify revenue, supporting the organization's mission and strategic goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The Development Director develops and implements fundraising plans, secures funding, manages grant proposals, oversees donor engagement, builds fundraising materials, represents the organization at events, collaborates across teams, monitors philanthropy trends, and provides fundraising reports.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least four years of nonprofit fundraising experience with success in securing significant gifts, strong communication and relationship management skills, knowledge of philanthropic trends, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
Work environment and culture
The work culture emphasizes community and collaboration, with all personnel supporting and empowering each other to achieve shared goals under the theme 'Community or Nothing.'
Company information
BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION focuses on supporting entrepreneurship and social impact, fostering innovation and community-building.
Company overview
Black Girl Ventures Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering Black and Brown women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, community, and capacity-building resources. The foundation generates funding through donations, partnerships, and sponsorships, which it uses to host pitch competitions, educational programs, and networking events that help women founders grow their businesses. Founded in 2016 by Shelly Bell, Black Girl Ventures has become a recognized leader in addressing the funding gap for women of color in business. The organization’s impact is seen in its national reach and the number of entrepreneurs supported, making it a pivotal force in fostering economic equity and entrepreneurial success. Candidates should be aware of its mission-driven culture and commitment to social impact within the startup ecosystem.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in nonprofit fundraising, especially your success in securing major gifts and developing strategic fundraising plans that meet or exceed ambitious financial goals like $1.5M annually.
Emphasize your skills in grant writing, donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and fundraising campaign leadership, showcasing your ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
Apply through multiple platforms including the BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current employees in the development or fundraising division at BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as referencing their recent fundraising campaigns, expressing admiration for the 'Community or Nothing' ethos, or asking about how they align fundraising with community-centered storytelling.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising strategy,' 'grant writing,' 'donor engagement,' 'corporate partnerships,' 'philanthropic support,' and 'fundraising campaigns' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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