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National Center for Youth Law  &nbsp;
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) amplifies youth power,dismantles racism and other structural inequities, and builds justpolicies, practices, and culture in support of young people. Ourefforts advance justice through research, community collaboration,impact litigation, and policy advocacy that fundamentallytransforms our nation’s approach to education, health, immigration,foster care, and youth justice. Our vision is a world in whichevery young person thrives and has a full and fair opportunity toachieve the future they envision for themselves.  &nbsp;
Development Team &nbsp;
The Development Team’s mission is to ensure that NCYL has thefinancial resources needed to pursue its mission and vision, and touphold NCYL’s inclusive, youth-centered, strengths-based, andequity-focused values in all fundraising efforts and activities.NCYL’s Development Team is raising $20M+ annually from foundations,government agencies, corporations, law firms, and individuals. Weinspire NCYL supporters and educate them about NCYL’s values,impact, and work and build community and nurture strongrelationships among NCYL board members, staff, alumni, andsupporters through fundraising efforts. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Position&nbsp;
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to leverage theirfundraising experience and abilities to improve the lives ofchildren, including immigrants, LGBTQIA youth, those in the childwelfare or justice systems, children and their families who areexperiencing homelessness, and much more. This position will reportto the Senior Philanthropy Director.&nbsp;
Essential Functions&nbsp;
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<li>Oversee NCYL’sfundraising efforts, including individual donors, major donors, lawfirm giving and more.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Ensure that individualdonors are inspired by NCYL’s mission and vision and are activelyengaged in funding the advancement of our goals.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Build strongrelationships with donors and major donors and support theExecutive Director, staff, and board in doing the same. Serve asthe primary contact for donors.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>​​​Oversee all aspectsof individual giving, including annual fundraising campaigns,research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, andstewardship of prospective and current donors.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Work with the SeniorDirector of Philanthropy to develop and carry out a comprehensiveand actionable Major Gifts plan.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>​​​Manage a portfolio ofindividual major donors, moving these donors to give increasinglylarger, multi-year gift commitments.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Leverage board membersto engage in fundraising.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Collaborate with theSenior Director of Communications on strategic messaging anddigital fundraising and to raise the organization'sprofile.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Supervise keydevelopment staff.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Develop a deepunderstanding of NCYL’s programmatic work to ensure accuraterepresentation of our work to donors and the public.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Qualifications&nbsp;
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<li>​​​Proven track recordof raising large six figure, multi-year commitments from newsources.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>​​​3 years’ experiencesupervising development team members.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Experience building amajor donor program.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Strong leadershipexperience with the demonstrated ability to mentor and build theskills of staff.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Computer proficiency andan aptitude for learning new systems and software.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Familiarity withSalesforce or other CRMs and grant management tools.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Understanding of thefunding landscape and the ability to locate opportunities for theorganization.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Outstandingcommunication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Able to ​​occasionallywork weekends and evenings.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Able to travel toattend funder meetings and participate in quarterly team retreatsand occasional meetings with leadership at headquarters.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
PhysicalRequirements &nbsp;
Prolonged periodssitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position mayrequire some travel.&nbsp;
Salary,Benefits, and Location &nbsp;
This is afull-time, exempt position with a competitive salary of $163,379.00annually. A geographic salary differential may be applied if thecandidate resides somewhere other than the Oakland, CA, LosAngeles, CA, New York City, or Washington, DC metro areas. Thismeans that the salary would be reduced if the candidate resides inan area where the cost of labor is less than that of the SanFrancisco Bay Area.&nbsp;
NCYL provides arobust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and lifeinsurances, generous vacation and sick benefits, paid family leave,flexible spending account, employer contribution to a retirementplan, paid sabbatical, and short-term and long-term disabilityinsurance.&nbsp;
There isa strong preference for candidates to reside in the Oakland, CA,Los Angeles, CA, New York City, or Washington, DC metroareas.&nbsp;
NCYL isregistered to do business in the following 13 locations: Arizona,California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, DC, andWisconsin. If a candidate is hired but lives in a state where NCYLis not currently registered to do business, their start date mayneed to be delayed until registration can be completed in the newstate. This process may take as much as three months tocomplete.&nbsp;
It is anticipated but not guaranteed that NCYL’s remote workapproach will be in place through 2026. If this policy is revokedprior to 2026, staff will be given at least one year's noticebefore being recalled to a NCYL office.&nbsp; &nbsp;
All positions at NCYL are at-will and paid for by grants anddonations, thus employment with NCYL will be contingent uponcontinued receipt of funding. Nothing in the statement changes theat-will employment relationship.&nbsp;
How toApply&nbsp;
Please submit acover letter and resume at the link below. Please, noemails or calls.&nbsp;
Applyat: <a href="https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2636691" target="_blank">https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2636691</a>&nbsp;
Applicantswith lived experience within any of our practice areas, and Black,Indigenous, and other people of color, are strongly encouraged toapply.&nbsp;
It is thepolicy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to allApplicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities,neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, maritalstatus, prior convictions, or any other protected classificationsunder federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;

Development Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts

Manage the relationships of our high-level donors andprospects as part of a major gifts program.
The largest guide dog school in North America, Guide Dogs forthe Blind, is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join us as aSenior Philanthropic Gifts Officer. Serving as astrong advocate of our mission, you will manage a portfolio ofhigh-level donors and prospects for our major gifts program. Donorsand prospects reside mainly in California, with clusters of donorsscattered throughout the U.S. and Canada. This positionwill be based at our San Rafael, CA campus, with possible hybridwork opportunities. Travel is up to 50%.&nbsp;
What You’ll Love
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<li>We are a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization supported entirelyby private donations, so your expertise will be valued andrecognized</li>
<li>You’ll enjoy being part of our enthusiastic team of Developmentexperts as you brainstorm and discover new ways to attractdonors</li>
<li>You’ll feel personal pride in supporting our mission that meansso much to so many</li>
<li>This role offers autonomy and room for your ideas, bolstered bythe support of experts and specialists</li>
<li>You can bring your dog to work!</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Do:
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<li>Develop and manage identification, cultivation, solicitation,and stewardship strategies for individual donors and prospects</li>
<li>Qualify major donor prospects and develop specific strategiesfor each donor and prospect</li>
<li>Leverage board and other volunteer relationships and programleaders to maximize development opportunities, including designingand executing high-level solicitations</li>
<li>Practice best-in-class stewardship of donors in portfolio toincrease gift size, secure multi-year gifts, and maximizeretention</li>
<li>Utilize and update the donor database by recording activities,contacts, and strategies on an ongoing basis</li>
<li>With the help of the special events manager, create and executeintimate cultivation or donor-hosted fundraising events whennecessary</li>
<li>Track and report on overall major giving activity and results;develop and utilize tracking model; provide monthly and quarterlyincome forecasting</li>
</ul>

What You’ll Need:
<ul>
<li>10+ years of experience soliciting and successfully obtainingmajor gifts in the five- to seven-figure range</li>
<li>Strong track or performance record of attaining challengingannual fundraising goals</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree desired</li>
<li>Working knowledge of fundraising or philanthropy guidelines,structure, and theory as well as principles of gift planning</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience using effective communication andinterpersonal skills, patience, active listening, diplomacy, andtact to build strong and engaging relationships with donors,volunteers, and all levels of staff</li>
<li>Willing and able to undertake overnight travel anywhere inNorth America up to 50% of the time</li>
<li>Current driver’s license and insurability at normal riskrates</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of SalesForce highlydesirable</li>
<li>Ability to perform basic administrative support duties andability to work proactively and function independently</li>
<li>Knowledge of and experience with people with disabilities oranimal issues is a plus</li>
</ul>

Guide Dogs for the Blind
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyonedeserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to livethe life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school inNorth America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teamsfrom across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB notonly improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Joinour team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for ourmission.
Apply
<a href="https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o4hfufwO&amp;s=Chronicle_of_Philanthropy" target="_blank">https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o4hfufwO&amp;s=Chronicle_of_Philanthropy</a>
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciateall differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespectiveof your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics,disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities,especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouragedto apply.&nbsp; If you have a disability and need assistance and/oraccommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contactour Human Resources department.
Pay Range
$166,000-$184,000/year

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