Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a visionary, self-directed nonprofit leader to engage individual donors, corporations, and foundations while partnering with a skilled communications team to expand the organizations reach and narrative. The Director will oversee fundraising strategies and campaigns, manage communications platforms, and lead the Development & Communications team.

The ideal candidate will build relationships across sectors, activate networks in criminal justice reform and equity, and design opportunities to increase the visibility of CPNYCs model through events, storytelling, and advocacy.

You might be the perfect fit if you are a bold, mission-aligned development professional who:

• Is both a strategic thinker and action-oriented doerable to see the big picture while executing effectively.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments where innovation is constant.
• Is data- and KPI-driven, using performance metrics to align strategy, enhance operations, and meet fundraising goals.
• Finds purpose in fundraising for equity-driven, community-based organizations.
• Cares deeply about New York Citys children and families, especially in Brooklyn and the Bronx, and understands that your leadership directly influences outcomes in these communities.
• Leads with emotional intelligence and builds trust through integrity, empathy, and results.
• Is a strong and inspiring communicator, capable of storytelling that moves people to action.
• Believes in disrupting systemic inequities through collaborative partnerships and collective action.
• Seeks a role that blends career growth with service leadership and are ready to partner with a visionary founder and board to co-lead the next phase of impact.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from youASAP.

Core Responsibilities

Funding Strategy

• Raise $3 million toward the organizations $5.6 million budget.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive development and communications plan.

Development Management

• Lead the Development & Communications team and consultants.
• Collaborate with the CEO, SVP of Organizational Development, and board committees.

Corporate Partnerships

• Cultivate and manage corporate partners.
• Build a corporate pipeline and steward engagement strategies.
• Leverage Days of Service and volunteer opportunities for corporate visibility.

Individual Giving

• Drive individual donor strategy and stewardship.
• Guide board fundraising and committee involvement.
• Track major gifts and manage cultivation cycles.

Foundation Grants

• Collaborate with the Grants Manager and leadership team to identify and pursue foundation opportunities.
• Support grant writing, prospect meetings, reporting, and thought leadership engagement.

Special Events

• Lead event strategies that elevate visibility and deepen donor engagement.
• Serve as liaison to board- and council-led events.

Communications

• Manage communication strategies with staff and PR Firm.
• Coordinate storytelling, media, digital engagement, and content development.

Requirements

57+ years of nonprofit development and communications experience.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising across individuals, foundations, and corporations.

• Passion for social justice, racial equity, and serving children.

• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills.

• Proficiency in digital strategy, CRM systems, and donor engagement.

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