Youth Speaks seeks a strategic leader with a bold outlook on the future, deep expertise in fundraising and passion for the transformative power of youth voice, storytelling and inclusive culture. As the Director of Advancement, your fundraising vision and strategy will support Youth Speaks' suite of 11 arts education, public presentation, youth development and narrative change programs and majority BIPOC staff.
An integral part of our Strategy Team (Leadership Team), you will have the opportunity to shape fundraising goals, activities and major donor campaigns that advance the organization's strategic priorities, with focus on raising revenue from individual donors, government grants, as well as private foundations and corporate sponsorships.
?The strongest candidates will have experience managing a portfolio of 30+ private and public funders; securing six-figure gifts; diversifying donor membership; strategies for re-engaging lapsed donors; excellent written and conversational communication skills; aptitude for making direct fundraising appeals; and authentic rapport with foundation officers and major donors. The Director of Advancement reports to the Executive Director, and manages up to 4 full-time Advancement staff and has an annual budget to hire consulting support, as needed and based on funding.