Fundraising Strategic Plan

• In partnership with the Executive Director and Board, develop and implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that meets current goals and anticipates future needs and growth objectives.

• Oversee strategies to identify and secure partnerships with corporations and foundations that reflect their marketing and business needs as well as philanthropic and community engagement goals

• Oversee strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters, fully leverage existing relationships, increase multi-year commitments, and maintain or elevate current commitments

• Work closely with site Executive Team to identify current and future funding needs and to position organization for success in short and long term.

• Collaborate with HQ to develop multi-site regional and national sponsors

• Identify training needs and encourage the use of available systems, structures and capabilities to meet strategic goals.

• Submit a budget that allocates appropriate resources to accomplish goals.

Leader of Development Team

• Manage, coach, and lead the team to meet their individual goals and provide support as needed

• Train and lead other staff to support fundraising efforts and encourage professional development opportunities through local organizations and the national City Year network.

• Promote cross-team collaboration in order to meet SOGs

Board Management

• Support the Executive Director with the management and engagement of CYD's Board

• Serve as the site point for board member needs

• Manage Board meeting logistics and follow-up items

• Lead Associate Board in supporting AmeriCorps members via professional development, mentorship, and in-kind gifts

Red Jacket Society

• Prepare RJS-related reports

• Create correspondence to RJS members

• Plan and implement RJS cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation events

• Order and manage distribution of red jackets

• Participate in regular conference calls with HQ RJS team

• Collaborate with the Board’s Development Subcommittee in the identification of new prospective RJS members

Qualifications

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply. We'd love to see if you could be a great addition to our team.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience successfully leading development teams to hit ambitious goals

• Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills along with a high level of diplomacy, discretion and problem solving ability

• Proven success in developing collaborative relationships, and a successful track record of providing successful advice and counsel to senior leaders

• Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and core values

Applicants with current or recent City Year Detroit staff/corps experience are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Internal City Year candidates should apply through Workday.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95k-$110k per year.

Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.

City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

About City Year

City Year partners with schools to create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths, persevere through challenges and thrive. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools full time as student success coaches. They help students cultivate social, emotional and academic skills, whether that’s mastering fractions or learning to work in teams—skills that are important in school and in life. Through their work in schools and communities, City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in the lives of students they serve while also acquiring valuable skills that prepare them to become the next generation of civically engaged leaders.

City Year is among the nation’s fastest-growing nonprofit social enterprises. The organization’s 900 staff and 3,000 AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the country. We’re located in Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service, local school districts and private philanthropy from corporations, foundations and individuals. City Year has earned Charity Navigator’s highest rating since 2003, certifying our commitment to accountability, transparency and responsible fiscal management. Less than 1% of rated organizations have received this distinction for 16 consecutive years, placing City Year among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. Learn more at www.cityyear.org, City Year’s Facebook page, on Twitter, and LinkedIn.