Director Of Development

DescriptionPosition Description: Revolution Workshop is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Developmentto lead all fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. As a member of the leadership team, thisrole is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive revenue strategy that integratesinstitutional funding, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and brand visibility.The Director of Development will oversee a growing team and external partners, ensuring alignmentacross fundraising, storytelling, and community engagement. This role requires a leader who can movefluidly between strategy and execution—developing high-level plans while directly managing keyrelationships, proposals, and campaigns.Direct Reports This position reports directly to the Executive Director This position directly manages the Community Engagement Manager, Marketing Consultant, andGrant Writing Consultant.Upon completion of a successful 90-day review, this individual will be responsible for hiring andmanaging the Development Associate.Roles And ResponsibilitiesInstitutional Giving and Grants Strategy Lead the overall institutional funding strategy, including foundation, corporate, and government grantsManage and grow a robust grant pipeline Lead all grant application development and submissions including writing compelling and comprehensive grant narratives Develop reporting schedule and compliance with Program team to ensure high-quality submissions and strong funder relationshipsServe as a primary relationship manager for key foundation and institutional partners Align grant strategy with program outcomes, workforce development priorities, and organizational growth goalsIndividual Giving and Corporate Sponsorships Develop and execute a comprehensive individual giving strategy, including annual appeals, recurring giving, and mid-level donor pipelines Manage relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and key stakeholders Partner with the Executive Director and Board to cultivate and steward high-level donorsOversee corporate sponsorship strategy, including prospecting, engagement, and fulfillment Build systems and strategies to grow donor retention, engagement, and lifetime value Marketing, Communications, and Events Lead the organization’s marketing and communications strategy to support fundraising, recruitment, and brand visibility in collaboration with our Marketing Consultants Oversee digital communications, including email campaigns, newsletters, and social mediaCollaborate with Marketing Consultants and internal staff to ensure consistent, compelling storytelling and brand alignmentGuide the development of key materials, including impact reports, sponsorship decks, campaigns, and website content Ensure communications effectively elevate participant outcomes, alumni stories, and employer partnerships Lead and project manage Annual Fundraiser and other major donor events in collaboration with internal staff and external consultants as necessaryTeam Leadership And Development Supervise and support development staff, including the Development Associate and Community Engagement ManagerOversee donor database management (Salesforce), reporting systems, and fundraising dashboardsEnsure strong internal systems for tracking proposals, reporting deadlines, donor engagement and campaign performance Collaborate closely with Finance and Programs teams to align budgets, grant reporting, and revenue projections Build and refine internal processes to support a growing and high-functioning development teamOrganizational Leadership Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, growth planning, and cross-department collaboration Partner with Program staff to align funding strategies with program outcomes, impact data, and participant success stories Support board engagement in fundraising, including development of a Board Development Committee and major gift strategy Represent Revolution Workshop externally with funders, partners, and community stakeholders Lead the development of systems that integrate storytelling, data, and impact across the organizationNondiscriminationIt is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equalopportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personalappearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or otherpregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status,religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, orany other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an EqualOpportunity Employer.Disability SpecificationsADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Work EnvironmentThis position is performed next to our active shop training. While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee is exposed to moderate noise levels.BenefitsUnlimited PTOEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesICHRA medical reimbursement403bTravel reimbursementRequirementsQualifications:RequiredA minimum 5 years nonprofit or related work experienceDemonstrated experience owning and achieving annual fundraising goals across multiplerevenue streams (institutional, individual, and/or corporate)Proven success managing institutional funding pipelines, including foundation, corporate, andgovernment grantsExperience cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, funders, corporatepartners, and board membersExperience designing and executing annual fundraising strategies and campaigns, includingdonor acquisition, retention, and growthExperience managing or collaborating across marketing, communications, and storytellingFunctionsExperience supervising staff and/or managing cross-functional teamsStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, andstakeholders simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complexprogrammatic work into compelling, fundable narrativesExperience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and using data to inform fundraisingstrategy and track performanceAbility to move fluidly between strategic planning and hands-on executionStrong alignment with Revolution Workshop’s mission and experience working with or alongsideunderserved communities using strengths-based, trauma-informed approachesPreferred3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, with increasing levels ofresponsibilityFamiliarity with workforce development, skilled trades, or economic mobility programmingExperience supporting or engaging a Board of Directors in fundraising and donor strategyBachelor’s degree or Master’s degreeSalary$85,000 - $105,000