Development Director

To apply, please e-mail one PDF containing a cover letter, resume, and professional writing sample to Christina Cummings, Executive Director, at applications@kidz2leaders.org. Please include “Development Director” and your name in the subject line.

We are open to considering candidates seeking either part-time or full-time employment, with a minimum of 25 hours/four days a week. The K2L team works in-person from our office in East Cobb. 

Summary: Kidz2Leaders (K2L) is a nonprofit ministry that exists to break the cycle of incarceration by providing stability, opportunity, and a Christian community for children of inmates and their families. We help them rise above their circumstances, teach them to become leaders, and provide a life of hope through Christ-centered programming in a safe, loving environment.

The Director of Development oversees all fundraising initiatives and activities of the organization, including individual giving, special events, community relations, communications, and grants management. As a leader within the organization, the Director of Development participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving. The current overall fundraising budget is approximately $750k, with a goal to grow the organization to $1 Million over the next three to five years to support intentional program growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an intricate understanding of K2L programs/strategic plans and the ability to articulate these through a variety of avenues.
• Create and implement an annual Development Plan in accordance with the current K2L budget and strategic plans, identifying anticipated revenue steams and plans to meet revenue targets.
• Identify and steward current and potential new donors and supporters, including individuals, foundations, community groups, businesses, churches, etc., in an effort to grow K2L revenue.
• Develop strong, working relationships with K2L’s major donors/partners and steward appropriately.
• Represent Kidz2Leaders throughout the metro-Atlanta community.
• Ensure that Kidz2Leaders is meeting projected revenue goals for both special events and grant funding.
• Work closely with Executive Director on the engagement and growth of the Board of Directors.
• Lead a team including Development Manager and Communications/Marketing Manager.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain a detailed budget for all development activities.
• Communicate with program team to gather data as needed for fundraising proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department, program, and agency needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage Development Manager and Communications/Marketing Manager.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 10 years of professional work experience, with a proven track record of successful fundraising efforts
• Management experience/willingness to lead a team 
• A commitment to helping Kidz2Leaders increase revenue annually from new sources to support our ever-growing programs
• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities
• Precision and attention to detail (maintaining spreadsheets, deadlines, reporting requirements)
• A creative, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to think strategically about new and alternative revenue streams
• Ability to engage in meaningful conversation about mission, vision, and programming with a diverse community of donors and supporters
• Experience using online platforms and technology to engage donors (social media, crowdfunding, e-marketing)
• Understanding of basic financial statements (revenue and expense reports, cash flow statements, budgets)
• Ability to thrive on a small and highly collaborative staff team

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, and sit. Required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate personal vehicle. Employee frequently lifts and or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

To apply, please e-mail one PDF containing a cover letter, resume, and professional writing sample to Christina Cummings, Executive Director, at applications@kidz2leaders.org. Please include “Development Director” and your name in the subject line.