Road to Hire is hiring a Development Manager to build and sustain major donor and corporate donor relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a growth mindset, be an accountable team player that drives results, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This position will have an immediate impact, serve on the Road to Hire leadership team and will continue to take on additional leadership responsibility.

Road to Hire (R2H) is a nonprofit organization with a portfolio of programs that promote economic justice for young adults through high school programming, college scholarships, paid apprenticeships and sustained mentorship. A successful candidate will be an experienced Development professional and self-starter with excellent relationship management and communication skills. 

What You’ll Do/ Role Responsibilities: 

• Design, manage, and constantly enhance the Road to Hire process for an integrated approach to fund development and philanthropy that specifically targets foundations, corporations, and individuals (including major gifts) so that short- and long-term revenue streams can be established and realized.

• Serve in a leadership capacity on R2H’s development team. 
• Identify, research, cultivate and solicit donors and donor prospects
• Design, implement and maintain a donor communications plan to ensure stewardship and donor/prospect engagement are maximized. 
• Foster a culture of fundraising, development, and Road to Hire storytelling to support the team’s ability to support Road to Hire's fundraising goals
• Build and maintain relationships with donor prospects, donors, corporate and foundation program officers, business leaders, philanthropists, and others who may be instrumental in the financial well-being and growth of R2H.
• Develop and implement fundraising campaigns and other fundraising activities; and develop communications and outreach materials that support fundraising programs.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of R2H donors, their giving histories, and priorities, along with philanthropy in the areas of workforce development and economic justice.
• Research and write grant proposals and produce grant reports to secure operational funding.
• Produce fundraising materials (e.g., solicitation letters, thank you letters, grant proposals, progress reports, and other development and informational materials).
• Comply with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, all professional standards, and best practices related to fund-raising; update and/or create new internal procedures as needed.
• Maintain the donor data, in conjunction with current staff, ensuring effective utilization of records, reports, and donor files.
• Represent Road to Hire at community events; organize and execute community engagement efforts
• Perform other duties that may be assigned. 

What We're Looking For:

• A background with 10 years in the cultivation and solicitation of all contributed revenue streams (individuals, corporate, foundation, government, events) with a successful and proven track record for developing, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
• Positive, transparent, collaborative, and confident leadership style.
• Driven to work with and alongside others.
• Resourceful.
• Bottom-line oriented, steadfastly pushing towards and achieving agreed-upon results while working effectively and efficiently within the organization. 
• Leads with a sense of ownership, pride, continuous improvement, and urgency about tasks.
• Has an aptitude for making real-time decisions, measuring results and changing course when needed.
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to quickly build trust with a wide variety of constituents.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for using data and real-life narratives to compel action and support. Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Model a high level of accountability and personal integrity; able to communicate across the organization openly and with respect. 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated consistent sound judgment and decision-making. 
• Unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Able to lead through a lens of equity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity.

Compensation:

• Cash Compensation Range: $80,000-$100,000**Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Who We Are:

Road to Hire, a nonprofit organization founded in Charlotte, is committed to breaking down economic mobility barriers and paving the way for young people to access equitable, opportunity-rich futures. Road to Hire programs include: 

1. R2H Pathways: partners with six Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools to help motivated students gain entry to meaningful careers after high school. This support includes paid internships, in-school classes, college scholarships and career preparation 
2. R2H Apprenticeships: links talented 19-26 year-olds from groups who are underrepresented in tech with employers who are committed to using nontraditional talent pipelines to diversify and enhance their tech workforces
3. R2H Pathways Scholarships supports graduates of R2H Pathways through college scholarships, career coaching and paid internships. Students are able to graduate debt-free from public universities in NC or R2H private school partners, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC A&T University, Johnson C. Smith University and many others
4. Golden Door Scholars (GDS): promotes educational and economic justice for DACA and undocumented students through college scholarships, internships, robust mentorship and job placement support.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations.

Note: Interviews will be conducted in early 2023. 

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