Director of Development

Youth First, Inc. • Evansville, IN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Development will maintain a strong donor-facing presence with an emphasis on
cultivating, stewarding, and inviting support of both new and long-time supporters of Youth
First. The Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President of Development,
President & CEO, Founder, Board, other volunteers, and staff to identify and execute strategies
that engage high-capacity donors, deepen partnerships, and achieve fundraising goals. The
Director of Development will continually collaborate with and leverage the vast network of
supporters and partners across our footprint. The Director of Development will develop revised
fundraising approaches with businesses and other initiatives that would create better
opportunities for building relationships and increased giving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience in volunteer management, especially engaging, motivating and successfully utilizing volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills with experience presenting to varied audiences.
• Ability to present and deliver complex prevention and outcomes data as well as speaking to the financial health of overall organization.
• General understanding of current market, economic, and political landscapes.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience handling objections.
• Strong knowledge of the organization's mission, values, programs, services and corporate culture is highly desired.
• Team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and to ensuring the highest customer service orientation.
• Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude required.
• Knowledge of MS Office 365 systems and Donor Database CRMs preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Marketing, public relations, fundraising trainings/certifications and planned giving experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management
• Presentations, Proposals, and Donor Recognition
• Special Events and Other Assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director