Youth Villages
Director of Development
Youth Villages, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
OverviewYouth Villages is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Founded in 1986, Youth Villages has an annual budget of $490 million (90% of revenue comes from public sources) with 4,500 employees committed to helping more than 43,000 children and families each year in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
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ResponsibilitiesYouth Villages, seeks candidates for a new Director of Development to lead an expanded fundraising program in the greater Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee regions. Ideal candidates will be accomplished fundraising leaders who have delivered positive and sustained impact in complex environments in which collaboration was critical to success.
This individual in collaboration with the Managing Director of Development for Regional Growth, Chief Development Officer, CEO will develop and implement the strategic fundraising plans for Youth Villages in the West Tennessee region and will play a key role as a Director on the Youth Villages leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned:
Leads the team responsible for fundraising and volunteer operations in West Tennessee.
Develop local qualified volunteer leaders as part of a WTN Advisory Board dedicated to increasing awareness and funds to assist with program sustainability.
Develops comprehensive, proactive strategies for maximizing giving among existing and prospective mid-level and major gift donors. Leads personal soliciations and written proposals for individuals, corporations and foundations to meet annual fundraising goals.
Through designated staff members, give leadership to special events and community outreach programs including, but not limited to, YV5K, Soup Sunday, Backpack Heroes and Holiday Heroes Program with other staff to provide gifts, parties, etc. to children and families year round
Through designated staff members, will be responsible for managing the implementation, maintenance and expansion of all volunteer and community engagement activities in WTN.
In partnership with Youth Villages national marketing team, help generate impactful communications for donors through newsletters, videos and social media.
Conducts tours and makes public presentations as needed.
Maintain information on donors, prospects and volunteers in the Youth Villages database.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
Bachelors degree with 10+ years of advanced nonprofit development experience leading strategic fundraising initiatives and growing diversified financial revenues and resources, preferably with organizations having no naturally affiliated constituencies
Demonstrated success in leading campaigns and securing major and annual gifts, primarily from individuals followed by foundations and corporations
Has a history of achieving measurable fundraising goals
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors
Knowledge of both local and national philanthropic communities
Deep appreciation for and commitment to Youth Villages’ mission of helping America’s most vulnerable children and families
Management experience with demonstrated leadership ability
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
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ResponsibilitiesYouth Villages, seeks candidates for a new Director of Development to lead an expanded fundraising program in the greater Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee regions. Ideal candidates will be accomplished fundraising leaders who have delivered positive and sustained impact in complex environments in which collaboration was critical to success.
This individual in collaboration with the Managing Director of Development for Regional Growth, Chief Development Officer, CEO will develop and implement the strategic fundraising plans for Youth Villages in the West Tennessee region and will play a key role as a Director on the Youth Villages leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned:
Leads the team responsible for fundraising and volunteer operations in West Tennessee.
Develop local qualified volunteer leaders as part of a WTN Advisory Board dedicated to increasing awareness and funds to assist with program sustainability.
Develops comprehensive, proactive strategies for maximizing giving among existing and prospective mid-level and major gift donors. Leads personal soliciations and written proposals for individuals, corporations and foundations to meet annual fundraising goals.
Through designated staff members, give leadership to special events and community outreach programs including, but not limited to, YV5K, Soup Sunday, Backpack Heroes and Holiday Heroes Program with other staff to provide gifts, parties, etc. to children and families year round
Through designated staff members, will be responsible for managing the implementation, maintenance and expansion of all volunteer and community engagement activities in WTN.
In partnership with Youth Villages national marketing team, help generate impactful communications for donors through newsletters, videos and social media.
Conducts tours and makes public presentations as needed.
Maintain information on donors, prospects and volunteers in the Youth Villages database.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
Bachelors degree with 10+ years of advanced nonprofit development experience leading strategic fundraising initiatives and growing diversified financial revenues and resources, preferably with organizations having no naturally affiliated constituencies
Demonstrated success in leading campaigns and securing major and annual gifts, primarily from individuals followed by foundations and corporations
Has a history of achieving measurable fundraising goals
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors
Knowledge of both local and national philanthropic communities
Deep appreciation for and commitment to Youth Villages’ mission of helping America’s most vulnerable children and families
Management experience with demonstrated leadership ability
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.