Director of Operations & Development

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily operations, administrative functions, and organizational priorities.
• Supervise and coordinate program, project management, and administrative staff.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, operational budgets, and internal processes.
• Serve as the CEO's primary operational liaison and represent S4L when authorized.
• Provide weekly progress reports, recommendations, and updates to the CEO.

Sponsorships & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate corporate sponsors, donors, foundations, and strategic partners.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, presentations, and partnership opportunities.
• Build relationships with businesses, government agencies, NYCHA stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and special events.
• Collaborate with the grant writer to identify and pursue funding opportunities.

Program Development & Organizational Growth

• Identify opportunities to develop and expand community-based programs.
• Oversee program implementation, outcomes, and reporting.
• Establish partnerships that expand S4L's reach and impact.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, strategic planning, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nonprofit management, operations, development, or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing sponsorships, cultivating partnerships, or raising funds.
• Experience supervising staff and managing nonprofit programs and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of NYC nonprofit organizations and community-based initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Ideal Candidate

An entrepreneurial, well-connected nonprofit leader who combines strong operational management skills with the ability to generate funding opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and execute organizational priorities.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, approximately 20–25 hours weekly, including occasional community meetings and evening events.

About Share For Life Foundation, Inc.

Founded in 2002, Share For Life Foundation, Inc. (S4L) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities through education, youth development, arts and culture, financial literacy, health and wellness, and community outreach.
With over 20 years of service, S4L has positively impacted more than 300,000 residents through 490 community programs and initiatives, with a strong focus on New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) communities.

Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and community engagement, S4L works to expand opportunities, improve quality of life, and create lasting social and economic impact.