Development Director, NYC

READING PARTNERS•New York, NY

13d•$98,007 - $122,508•Hybrid

About The Position

Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one and small group tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners. The high level: The Director of Development (DD) leads the development department for our New York City region. The DD is responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy for Reading Partners New York City to raise $3.8M in private revenue in FY27 and continue the region’s annual growth trajectory. The Director of Development will design and execute a strategic and diversified development plan to raise funds through foundations, individuals, corporations, local government, and events. As a trusted advisor, strategic thought partner, and director, you will report to the New York City Executive Director. The Director of Development is a senior leader in the region who catalyzes regional growth and elevates the Reading Partners brand. They manage the Development Manager for the NYC region.

Requirements

5+ years of increasing responsibility in a development or related role, including 3 years of team management or leadership
Exceptional and persuasive communicator in writing and verbally
Strong relationship-building skills and are a savvy collaborator
Achievement-oriented and have a demonstrated track record of achieving aggressive fundraising goals
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values.
Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna
Experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations

Responsibilities

Serve as an external ambassador
Proactively develop and implement strategies to effectively engage individual, institutional, and local government funding streams by maintaining high renewal rates, maximizing upgrade opportunities and generating new leads.
Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events
Ensure high-quality external communications, including grants and grant reports
Deliver on a comprehensive and strategic development plan with a $3.8M private revenue goal, with actions taken toward future growth
Engage the local advisory board to meet critical financial and advocacy goals for the organization
Coordinate board meetings, sub-committees and ad-hoc committees, including meeting scheduling, creation of pre-read materials and meeting materials, and any relevant follow-up or next steps
Maintain engagement (both financially and otherwise) to ensure board member retention and satisfaction
Partner with executive director to recruit diverse new board members
Support development manager in leading regional associate board, including managing meetings and individual member initiatives
Help shape regional strategy and play a leadership role in implementing the region’s operating plan as a member of the senior leadership team
Work collaboratively with regional and national departments and staff
Directly supervise and coach the development team, which currently includes a development manager
Represent, respect, and role-model Reading Partners’ organizational culture and values on a daily basis, both internally as a member of the senior leadership team, and externally as a primary representative of the organization.
Lead the development manager moves management process from donor identification, through collections, to stewardship, ensuring accurate maintenance of records and donor information in the Salesforce database
Direct regular pipeline meetings with executive director and development manager to provide updated revenue figures, pipeline reports, and progress toward monthly/quarterly goals
Support collection of partnership and direct service revenue in partnership with development manager and partnerships and program team
Identify areas for operational improvements and drive continual improvements of processes
Other duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, including providing first dollar coverage for some plan options.
Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources, including six sessions provided at no cost to employees.
Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions.
Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO)
Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
14 paid holidays annually, plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December.
A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth.