POSITION OVERVIEW

As a member of the City Year Los Angeles Senior Leadership Team, the incoming Director of Development (DOD) will report to the Executive Director while leading a department team of ten To fill this role, CYLA seeks an experienced and dedicated development professional who will be responsible for creating and implementing the fundraising strategy to raise $8 1M annually as well as a 3-year plan for continued, sustainable revenue growth Building on the organization’s past success, the DOD will direct the management of a robust portfolio of individual and institutional partners, build a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities, improve communications and digital marketing, and ensure successful fundraising events and donor cultivation strategies with a concentrated focus on major gifts

In partnership with the Executive Director, the DOD will instill a clear vision for success and help the team prioritize their goals and actions While building trust with all internal and external stakeholders, the DOD will contribute to the organization’s inclusive, uplifting culture that fuels its program success