Description

Job Title: Chief Development Officer 

Full-Time, 12-Month Position, Role Level 7

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diplomas and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support from the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School seeks a seasoned development professional to oversee the organization's fundraising efforts. Our annual budget is 8.5 million dollars and comprises a dynamic revenue stream, including governmental grants, individual contributions, and philanthropic dollars. The CDO will be responsible for retaining our existing portfolio of funders and bringing in new funders to increase our annual budget incrementally to 10.5 million by 2027. YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a stable 32-year-old organization with a proven track record and demonstrated success. The ideal candidate will be able to build relationships with our existing funders and bring enthusiasm to our pursuit of connecting with new funders. The CDO will collaborate with the CEO to manage existing funding relationships, identify and cultivate new relationships, and diversify revenue streams.

What You’ll Do:

• Relationship-based Fundraising.
• Implement a strategic and aggressive approach to diversifying funding sources, including identifying potential new corporate, individual, and foundation donors and developing tailored engagement plans.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes measurable goals and objectives to secure annual, major, capital, and endowment support.
• Increase major gift funding by implementing a comprehensive strategy to identify, qualify, prioritize, and cultivate individual donors who can make gifts of $10K .
• Collaborate with the Director of Development in designing and executing highly customized stewardship and renewal plans to grow the engagement and investment of existing donors.
• Represent YouthBuild Philadelphia at community and networking events to raise awareness and support for our mission.
• Oversee the management and compliance of all federal, state, and city grants (including School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works, DOL, DHCD, and AmeriCorps) and complete cyclical re-application for all major funding sources.
• Overseeing the grant writing function, providing leadership and guidance on diversifying our funding streams, determining the approach and data needed for proposal writing, and constantly evaluating for greater impact and efficiencies.
• Cultivate enduring relationships with foundations and corporate partners.
• Lead visioning and overall accountability for all special events, including fundraising events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, site visits, and media visits. 
• Implement an effective stewardship system to track, analyze, and report on fundraising results to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

Communications:

• Oversee all external-facing materials in fundraising and communications and ensure information is accurate, up to date, and clearly articulates the need and impact of YB Philly.
• Oversee YB Philly’s strategic communication strategy and brand.
• Interpret multiple forms of data and create honest and compelling stories about the progress and impact of programming.
• Lead the development of effective department-specific tools and resources (including, but not limited to, presentations, prospectuses, annual reports, and other printed and interactive marketing communications).
• Leadership, Administration, and Team Management.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, advising the CEO and Board of Directors on fundraising goals, strategies, and progress.
• Build, manage, and develop a team of development professionals whose job duties and key performance indicators align with the fundraising plan; create a positive, supportive, and dynamic atmosphere that motivates and retains a development team of six, including a Director of Development, Director of Communications, Compliance Manager, Development Coordinator, and Compliance Coordinator. 
• Actively participate in the Board's Development Committee.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy at YB and among Board members and friends of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve. 
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• Committed to educational equity, anti-racism, and anti-bias.
• A practiced development professional who has been accountable for creating and executing a development team’s vision and strategy. Experience includes building donor or business development pipelines, cultivating prospective donors, stewarding ongoing relationships, demonstrating success in securing major gifts, and increasing engagement over time.
• Experienced leveraging multiple engagement tools to drive systems change work by identifying and creating advocates and allies from donor prospects.
• Demonstrated experience affecting positive organizational change and leading staff to accomplish ambitious goals while facing challenging obstacles.
• Excellent oral, written, and public speaking communication skills, including inspiring and mobilizing a variety of audiences to convey YBP’s vision, goals, and impact.
• Model organizational behaviors and competencies for the staff and support the growth and development of all staff members, regardless of reporting lines.
• Operate with a ‘move as one’ mindset rather than an individual mindset regarding goals, organizational culture, and work prioritization.

Education and Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience as a professional fundraiser, preferably for educational organizations with a $8M budget or greater.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a Master’s Degree is strongly preferred. 

What We Offer You:

• Competitive compensation and an excellent work environment
• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability 
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild chief-level staff can expect a starting salary of between $120,000 and $155,000, based on years of experience and education. Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits during the application process.

Chief Development Officer - Key Dates:

5/6 - Priority consideration application deadline

July 2024 - Desired employee start