What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Kinfolk Tech?
Company Description
Kinfolk Tech is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building people-powered narrative infrastructure for collective memory. We use immersive technology, public art, and community-centered design to preserve and share untold stories of place, especially from marginalized communities. By working closely with Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Queer communities, we gather local stories, build cultural archives, and bring memory to life through AR monuments, media, events, and digital tools. Our mission is to return narrative power to the people who live these histories and reshape how we understand the past while imagining new futures.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Development Director. The Development Director will be responsible for leading and managing fundraising strategies, developing and maintaining donor relationships, and identifying potential funding opportunities. Key tasks include grant writing, organizing fundraising events, managing donor communications, and working closely with the executive team to achieve organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities
- Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for fundraising and donor management
- Creative and strategic thinking abilities
- Passion for narrating and preserving untold stories
- Previous experience in nonprofit organizations is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field