Development Director

Application InstructionsClick Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/RemotePosition OverviewAt City Year, we believe in the power of young people to transform schools and communities through service. The Development Director (DD) leads fundraising and external engagement efforts for City Year New Orleans and plays a key role in sustaining and growing support for our work in schools and communities. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies across corporate, foundation, government, and individual giving streams. This role manages a multi-faceted annual fundraising portfolio that supports several hundred thousand dollars in private and public revenue annually. City Year New Orleans is a small, collaborative site, and this role is currently the only site-based development position. Because of that, this role combines strategic fundraising leadership with hands-on execution and day-to-day development operations. The DD works closely with the Executive Director, Board members, national development colleagues, contracted grant-writing support, and staff across the organization to advance fundraising goals and strengthen community relationships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing relationship-building, project management, strategy, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. The strongest candidates will be highly organized, self-directed, entrepreneurial, and excited to help strengthen opportunities and outcomes for young people in New Orleans.Job DescriptionWhat You’ll DoFundraising & Donor Engagement Develop and execute an annual fundraising strategy aligned to site goals and prioritiesManage and grow a portfolio of corporate, foundation, government, and individual donorsIdentify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective supportersPartner closely with the Executive Director and Board members on donor strategy, outreach, and relationship managementBuild and maintain a strong fundraising pipeline and track progress toward revenue goalsCoordinate donor meetings, school visits, stewardship efforts, and community engagement opportunitiesCollaborate with City Year national and regional colleagues to maximize funding opportunities and leverage shared resourcesGrants, Communications & Events Coordinate grant submissions and reporting in partnership with national grant support staff and contracted grant-writing supportManage multiple concurrent fundraising projects, deadlines, reports, and donor communications throughout the fiscal yearSupport planning and execution of fundraising and donor engagement eventsPartner with staff and national communications resources to support donor messaging, newsletters, impact storytelling, and external communicationsHelp strengthen City Year New Orleans’ visibility and community partnershipsServe as project manager and lead point on all cultivation and fundraising events (approx. 2-3 per year)Lead all development related social media campaigns (primarily Instagram/ LinkedIn)Development Operations & Stewardship Maintain accurate donor records, pipeline tracking, reporting, and engagement activity within City Year’s CRM systems (Salesforce)Coordinate gift processing, acknowledgements, stewardship communications, and donor follow-upPrepare donor reports, pipeline updates, board materials, and fundraising progress updatesSupport annual development planning, forecasting, and pipeline reviewsIdentify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and organizational efficiencyBoard & Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with the Executive Director and Board leadership to support board fundraising engagement and Development Committee goalsSupport preparation for quarterly board meetings and ongoing board communication related to fundraising progress and prioritiesCollaborate with program and operations staff to gather stories, photos, data, and updates that support fundraising and communications effortsServe as a member of the site leadership team and contribute to broader organizational planning and prioritiesWho You AreYou are a strong relationship-builder and project manager who can balance big-picture thinking with strong follow-through and attention to detail.You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, building systems, and working both independently and collaboratively. You enjoy connecting with people, telling compelling stories, and helping move work forward.The strongest candidates will bring:5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit partnerships, communications, external affairs, or related workDemonstrated success building and stewarding donor or partner relationshipsStrong organizational and project management skillsStrong writing, communication, and storytelling skillsHigh proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholdersComfort with donor databases, reporting systems, and development operationsComfort navigating change and adapting strategy in a dynamic nonprofit environmentA proactive, solutions-oriented mindset​Passion for youth development, community partnership, and helping students and schools thriveExperience with grant writing, donor stewardship, fundraising events, CRM systems, or nonprofit communications is strongly preferredWhat Success Looks Like Success in this role means: Meeting annual fundraising goals across multiple revenue streamsBuilding strong long-term relationships with donors and community partnersMaintaining organized and effective development systems and processesStrengthening donor stewardship and engagement effortsIncreasing community awareness and investment in City Year New OrleansSupporting sustainable fundraising growth and long-term organizational impactBenefitsFull-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.SummaryLocation: New Orleans, LAType: Full time