Development Lead (part time - virtual)
VOLUNTEER
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders) is a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ. We are seeking an enthusiastic, charismatic and strategic Development Lead to secure funding (private and public) for SGAP Leaders. The development lead will develop, implement and achieve fundraising goals established by the board of directors and the executive director, maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests and needs, cultivate relationships with SGAP Leaders’ team members, and will work in tandem with the communications coordinator to align messaging across all platforms.
The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors/sponsors, and keep them informed about how their contributions impact our underserved youth. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, and deadline-driven multitaskers. Most importantly, the candidate must have a successful fundraising track record, and knowledge of—and passion for—youth leadership development through the lens of STEM, sustainability and social justice.
Primary Responsibilities
A proven track record in fundraising, including prospecting and cultivating new donors, and creating and implementing a broad scope of income development opportunities:
- Successful experience working directly in nonprofit financial management, including developing, executing, managing, and reporting budgets.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to serve as an effective and inspiring spokesperson, advocate, relationship builder, and fundraiser.
- Demonstrated commitment to address the needs of underserved communities; youth-related experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated excellence with coalition building and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success building relationships; ability to gain the trust, confidence and support of boards and staff; and to inspire and motivate community leaders and others.
- Familiarity with New Jersey (and NYC) and Maryland (DMV) nonprofits and communities is a plus.Facilitate fundraising strategy meetings with fundraising and grants teams
- Research, identify and secure potential donors from public and private sectors
- Manage current relationships with SGAP Leaders’ funders and corporate partners
- Prepare/present fundraising reports to the board of directors and advisors
- Serve as grants administrator: write/review grant proposals (in concert with grants team), including Letters of Intent, and acknowledgments for grants/sponsorships awarded
- Familiar with local, state and federal grant processes and best practices
- Ensure SGAP Leaders’ compliance by the terms stipulated by the grantor/sponsor
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit business, sales/marketing or related field
- At least five years experience in fundraising for nonprofits ($250,000+)
- At least five years leading and training teams
- Access to a network of potential private, corporate and public funders
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Availability to work and travel outside of regular business hours
- Business development or sales experience a plus
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in fundraising
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, customer relationship management (CRM) software (i.e: Network for Good), social media platforms
- Εnsure the purpose of SGAP Leaders and our mission is clearly communicated to prospective funders
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people (bi-lingual a plus)
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
- A pleasant, outgoing personality
- A commitment to empower underserved 13-18 aged youth through programs that position them for post-high school success, prime them as visionaries and agents for change in their communities and, in turn, the world.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent work ethic and time management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self starter and excellent with follow-through
If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, optional cover letter, and two professional writing samples to service@sgapleaders.org by June 10, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Development Lead
Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.
SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
