Director of Development

Director of Development

 

The World Childhood Foundation USA (WCF-USA) is currently
accepting applications for the Director of Development.

 

Founded in 1999, by Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, the
World Childhood Foundation has worked persistently to ensure that
all children have a safe and loving childhood, free from violence,
exploitation and sexual abuse. World Childhood has global offices
in the USA, Germany, Brazil and Sweden. Since 1999, we have
invested in more than 1,300 initiatives, projects and grassroots
organizations. We work with passionate pioneers, companies,
foundations, philanthropists, and other actors who share our
vision. Our work has helped to put child sexual abuse on the global
agenda.

 

Here in the United States, World Childhood USA works to develop
solutions focused on both prevention and recovery. We support
programs throughout the US that focus on children who are
disproportionately affected by child sexual abuse and exploitation.
This includes children with disabilities, children who are
homeless, children who identify as LGBTQ+, and children in the
foster care system.

 

The Director of Development (DOD) serves as a key leadership
team member and works collaboratively with WCF-USA’s Executive
Director, Board, staff, volunteer committees, and consultants to
lead the fundraising efforts of the organization. The Director
recommends short and long-term fund development plans and programs
that support the organization’s values, mission, and strategic
plan. The Director will identify, prioritize, research, and
cultivate relationships with donors, with a particular focus on
corporate, foundation, and major donor giving. The Director manages
and oversees the organization’s public relations consultants. The
DOD will participate in setting organizational objectives, and
exemplify a commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and
values. This is a full-time, hybrid position with three days in the
office in mid-town Manhattan.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

The duties outlined below are the most significant
responsibilities of the DOD, ones that are essential for effective
performance in this position. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:

 

• Provide leadership and direction for individual giving,
  corporate and foundation support, special events, product partners,
  development operations, budget oversight, and coaching of
  staff.
• Participate in big picture strategic approaches to fundraising
  with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Public Relations
  consultants and WCF-USA’s team to generate increased giving
  levels.
• Create and implement plans to meet annual revenue targets and
  analyze progress against such targets, identifying strategies to
  address any potential shortfalls.
• Strategically identify, cultivate and solicit a variety of
  donors, prospects and other constituencies with tailored
  stewardship strategies to diversify and grow WCF-USA’s donor base
  locally and nationally.
• Create an infrastructure and environment that supports the
  WCF-USA’s team in achieving their revenue goals.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, lead and inform
  the Board of Directors of fundraising strategy, activities,
  achievements and issues.
• Oversee all marketing and agency communications, including
  website content and the annual report.
• Oversee content development and calendar for all donor services
  including acknowledgement letters, direct appeals, and select
  solicitation materials.
• Represent WCF-USA to donors, prospects, volunteers, and other
  key constituents.

 

Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in
  nonprofit management or business administration.

 

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in donor cultivation and
  solicitation with a demonstrated capacity to manage relationships
  with individual and corporate donors.
• Track record of securing five and six figure gifts
• Experience with special event fundraising
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience with budget management and
  supervision of staff.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment managing
  multiple demands and priorities.
• Experience of working closely with Board members and a high-net
  philanthropic community.
• Experience with online fundraising a plus.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while managing the
  implementation of strategies to systematically achieve
  results.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently;
  Ability to collaborate with others as part of several teams.
• Commitment to WCF’s mission, vision and strategic
  direction.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by
  events and meetings.
• Highly competent leader of staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge and experience in managing fundraising databases,
  gift processing, fundraising reporting, and analysis of prospects
  and donors.
• Must possess strong leadership, financial, communication (both
  written and oral), and administrative skills, as well as proven
  capability to manage a portfolio of donors.

 

Salary range of $100-110K, commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical,
dental and vision), 401K plan with match, life insurance, and
generous vacation/personal day leave.

 

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in
applying for this position, please send your resume, cover letter,
writing sample and salary requirements via email to Carla Davis at
carla.davis@childhood-usa.org

 

The World Childhood Foundation USA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that promotes diversity in its employment practices.
Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant’s
actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender
(including gender identity, sexual harassment, pregnancy,
childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, alienage or
citizenship status, marital status, arrest or conviction record
(consistent with the provisions of New York State’s
Corrections Law), partnership status, familial status, liability
for military service, status as a victim of domestic violence,
stalking or sex offense, veteran status, genetic pre-disposition or
carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.