Director of Development

Director Of Development

Lead For America (LFA) is dedicated to providing place-based service opportunities to local individuals to help mission-driven organizations advance solutions that are informed by place and responsive to community. The American Connection Corps (ACC), launched by LFA in 2021, is an AmeriCorps service program focused on closing the digital divide in digitally disconnected communities. Supported by a broad coalition of partners including AmeriCorps and major corporations, ACC has members serving in 30 states across the country.

The Development Department's primary objective is to drive revenue for LFA. This encompasses fundraising, grants, donor relations, and other activities that sustain LFA's bottom-line. Secondarily, this department helps drive LFA's strategic growth, which may include stewarding partnerships that have strategic importance rather than financial importance - that is, partnerships that manifest in a stronger brand reputation for LFA, raise awareness of LFA, offer training opportunities for ACC Members, help LFA with policy achievements, and so forth.

Core responsibilities of this department include : Fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, grant writing, strategy development, and partnerships that advance LFA's brand, scale, and impact.

The Director of Development is a strategic and operational leader responsible for advancing Lead For America's mission through internal capacity and systems, effective fundraising strategy, execution, and relationship management. This role will continue to build and oversee all aspects of the organization's development operationsbuilding and maintaining a robust fundraising pipeline, cultivating strong relationships with funders, and supporting the CEO in stewarding and soliciting major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a systems builder and operatorsomeone who brings stellar communication, collaboration, and project management skills to coordinate across departments and ensure that development efforts align seamlessly with organizational priorities.

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (30%) :

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support organizational growth and sustainability, in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership.
• Develop annual and multi-year revenue goals across individual, institutional, and corporate giving streams.
• Partner with the CEO to develop and execute high-level fundraising strategies for major donors and institutional funders.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and ensure progress toward fundraising goals.

Development Operations Infrastructure & Pipeline Management (30%) :

Relationship Management & Funder Stewardship (15%) :

Collaboration & Internal Communication (10%) :

Input and maintain data in CRM and relevant tracking systems (5%) :

Organizational Requirements (10%) :