Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from City Year
Job overview
The Managing Director, Development at City Year leads fundraising efforts to secure multi-year contributions and manage donor relationships, impacting the organization's financial support and growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing a team responsible for major gift solicitation, grant writing, event planning, and managing external communications and marketing to meet fundraising goals and support site-wide initiatives.
Compensation and benefits
Full-time employees receive benefits including vacation, sick days, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 401(k) plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have proven fundraising experience, strong storytelling and relationship-building skills, be entrepreneurial, proactive leaders, creative problem solvers, and strategic thinkers.
Work environment and culture
City Year values proactive leadership and creativity, with a focus on mission-driven impact and teamwork within a site leadership structure.
Company information
City Year is an organization focused on educational impact through community service, with established benefit programs and an at-will employment policy.
Team overview
The Managing Director will lead a development team responsible for fundraising and communications efforts at the site level.
Job location and travel
This position is 100% on-site at City Year.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online application with a resume and cover letter; current City Year staff must apply internally via Workday.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on storytelling to engage donors and its leadership within site-wide initiatives and projects.
Company overview
City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to help students stay on track to graduate. They deploy AmeriCorps members to provide classroom support, mentorship, and after-school programs, aiming to bridge the gap in high-need communities. Founded in 1988, City Year has grown significantly, now operating in numerous cities across the United States and internationally. Their revenue comes from a mix of government funding, corporate sponsorships, and private donations, all aimed at supporting their mission to improve educational outcomes.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your proven fundraising experience, leadership skills, and ability to build and maintain donor relationships, as these are central to the Managing Director, Development role at City Year.
Emphasize your storytelling abilities and communication skills that demonstrate how you can inspire and engage potential donors, along with experience in major gift solicitation, grant writing, and event planning.
Apply through multiple channels including City Year's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this position.
Connect with current City Year development staff or leadership team members on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent fundraising campaigns or expressing admiration for City Year’s impact in education and community service.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising,' 'donor management,' 'major gift solicitation,' 'grant writing,' 'team leadership,' and 'strategic thinker' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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