{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cdca608aba2cc5786dc71d40","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdca608aba2cc5786dc71d40","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdca608aba2cc5786dc71d40","title":"Development Director","description":"Company Description\n\nABOUT THE DREAM PROJECT (https://www.dreamproject-va.org/about-us/)\nFounded in 2010, the Dream Project’s mission is to empower Virginia high school graduates whose immigration status creates barriers to post-secondary education. The Dream Project works with students to help them access, pay for and succeed in college.\nFor the 2021-22 academic year we have awarded 100 scholarships in the amount of $2,500, renewable annually for up to five years. We conduct an acclaimed mentoring program for high school juniors and seniors to help them navigate the opaque college application process, identify the right school, and apply for additional financial support. We also partner with Beyond 12 to provide our college students with coaching and support, as our students are the first in their families to attend college in the US. A part-time caseworker supports a well-funded loan and Covid-emergency relief fund and connects students to other community resources, and we have a partnership with George Mason University to provide subsidized mental health counseling. We provide general immigration advice to scholars and their parents, provide a supportive environment for parents and families and are actively involved in issue advocacy, especially in Northern Virginia.\nThe Dream Project has been designated “One of the Best” Nonprofits in the greater Washington DC area by the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Our 2021-2022 budget is $700,000. We are fortunate to have enjoyed phenomenal fundraising success and have substantial reserves.\n\nJob Description\n\nReporting to and working in close partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director spearheads the Dream Project’s fundraising efforts. The Development Director is also supported by the Business Manager and Program Manager and will collaborate with a passionate, involved and experienced Board of Directors and Executive Committee.\nAs we develop our 2022-2025 strategic plan, we envision a crucial role for an organized and motivated Development Director to allow us to expand and grow to meet the challenges of immigrant students. The position offers the opportunity to have a substantial impact on our scholars and their community and to imagine and develop new fundraising strategies and initiatives.\nCandidates need not reside in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC metropolitan area. Travel to DC or Northern Virginia will be required.\nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelopment Planning/Reporting and Leadership Engagement\nServes as an integral member of the Board’s Fundraising Committee and leads the development and implementation of annual fundraising plans and goals as established by the Dream Project’s three-year Strategic Plan\nReports to the ED and Board leadership on fundraising activities and progress toward goals\nCreatively engages Board of Directors and Advisory Board members to leverage their networks in support of fundraising efforts\nDirect Individual Fundraising\nDevelops initiatives and mechanisms to expand individual donor base at all levels\nIdentifies potential high-level donors and works with the ED and Board leadership to cultivate gifts of $10,000+\nGrows and manages the Named Scholarship program (donors who pledge $2,500 per year for four years) through cultivation and stewardship\nImagines, creates and implements fundraising events\nLeads stewardship activities to thank donors and keep them engaged in our mission\nWorks to elevate current donors to higher donation levels\nWorks with Business Manager to create and distribute annual donor mailings\nUtilizes donor databases as maintained by our Business Manager using the Salesforce CRM platform\nInstitutional Donor Research/Engagement and Communications\nResearches and cultivates potential foundation, corporate, local business, and faith community donors in order to expand these revenue streams, and reviews grant proposals as necessary\nWorks with ED to create publications and promotional materials that support fundraising activities, including the annual report and a monthly newsletter\n\nQualifications\n\nCANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of the craft of fundraising and success in generating annual revenue in the nonprofit sector with three to five years experience\nExperience building relationships and cultivating individuals for their support\nOrganizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines\nOral and written communication abilities, including public speaking skills\nAbility to communicate the stories, challenges and triumphs of our student community\nCommitted to working with a collaborative team and able to work closely with an activist Board of Directors\nOccasional night and weekend work required (dinners, fundraising events, etc.)\nOpen and willing to pursue professional development opportunities\nSpanish language a plus but not required\n\nAdditional Information\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nThe position is budgeted in the mid $60,000 range based on experience and track record with bonus potential for meeting or exceeding strategic plan goals. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plan and generous leave policy.\nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS\nQualified applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing professional goals and interest in the Dream Project’s mission. Please submit all material by January 21, 2022 for full consideration.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.","company":"Dream Project","rawCompany":"dream project","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T09:44:58.571Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Director","description":"Company Description\n\nABOUT THE DREAM PROJECT (https://www.dreamproject-va.org/about-us/)\nFounded in 2010, the Dream Project’s mission is to empower Virginia high school graduates whose immigration status creates barriers to post-secondary education. The Dream Project works with students to help them access, pay for and succeed in college.\nFor the 2021-22 academic year we have awarded 100 scholarships in the amount of $2,500, renewable annually for up to five years. We conduct an acclaimed mentoring program for high school juniors and seniors to help them navigate the opaque college application process, identify the right school, and apply for additional financial support. We also partner with Beyond 12 to provide our college students with coaching and support, as our students are the first in their families to attend college in the US. A part-time caseworker supports a well-funded loan and Covid-emergency relief fund and connects students to other community resources, and we have a partnership with George Mason University to provide subsidized mental health counseling. 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The Development Director is also supported by the Business Manager and Program Manager and will collaborate with a passionate, involved and experienced Board of Directors and Executive Committee.\nAs we develop our 2022-2025 strategic plan, we envision a crucial role for an organized and motivated Development Director to allow us to expand and grow to meet the challenges of immigrant students. The position offers the opportunity to have a substantial impact on our scholars and their community and to imagine and develop new fundraising strategies and initiatives.\nCandidates need not reside in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC metropolitan area. Travel to DC or Northern Virginia will be required.\nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelopment Planning/Reporting and Leadership Engagement\nServes as an integral member of the Board’s Fundraising Committee and leads the development and implementation of annual fundraising plans and goals as established by the Dream Project’s three-year Strategic Plan\nReports to the ED and Board leadership on fundraising activities and progress toward goals\nCreatively engages Board of Directors and Advisory Board members to leverage their networks in support of fundraising efforts\nDirect Individual Fundraising\nDevelops initiatives and mechanisms to expand individual donor base at all levels\nIdentifies potential high-level donors and works with the ED and Board leadership to cultivate gifts of $10,000+\nGrows and manages the Named Scholarship program (donors who pledge $2,500 per year for four years) through cultivation and stewardship\nImagines, creates and implements fundraising events\nLeads stewardship activities to thank donors and keep them engaged in our mission\nWorks to elevate current donors to higher donation levels\nWorks with Business Manager to create and distribute annual donor mailings\nUtilizes donor databases as maintained by our Business Manager using the Salesforce CRM platform\nInstitutional Donor Research/Engagement and Communications\nResearches and cultivates potential foundation, corporate, local business, and faith community donors in order to expand these revenue streams, and reviews grant proposals as necessary\nWorks with ED to create publications and promotional materials that support fundraising activities, including the annual report and a monthly newsletter\n\nQualifications\n\nCANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of the craft of fundraising and success in generating annual revenue in the nonprofit sector with three to five years experience\nExperience building relationships and cultivating individuals for their support\nOrganizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines\nOral and written communication abilities, including public speaking skills\nAbility to communicate the stories, challenges and triumphs of our student community\nCommitted to working with a collaborative team and able to work closely with an activist Board of Directors\nOccasional night and weekend work required (dinners, fundraising events, etc.)\nOpen and willing to pursue professional development opportunities\nSpanish language a plus but not required\n\nAdditional Information\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nThe position is budgeted in the mid $60,000 range based on experience and track record with bonus potential for meeting or exceeding strategic plan goals. 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