Overview
Director of Development Jobs in New York, New York, USA at THE AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY FORUM
Location: New York
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is seeking an experienced Director of Development to
join our team
! This position is a full-time remote role with a likely transition into an in-office role in AAPF’s New York office. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Finance and the Chief of Staff (COS), the Director of Development will oversee all fundraising activities and initiatives for AAPF, including grants management, individual giving, annual planning, events management, corporate sponsorship, and reporting.
About AAPF
Founded in 1996, The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is aninnovativethink tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas andinnovativeperspectives to transform public discourse and policy. We promote frameworks and strategies that address a vision of racial justice that embraces the intersections of race, gender, class, and the array of barriers that disempower those who are marginalized in society.
AAPF is dedicated to advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and the indivisibility of all human rights, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Dutiesand
Responsibilities include:
Strategic Planning:The Director of Development will participate with the management team in developing and implementing AAPF’s strategic and operational plans, providing insight into funder and donor needs and expectations. The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Finance, and Chief of Staff to develop plans for long-term financialsustainability.
Fundraising Planning and Implementation:As the senior fundraising manager, the Director of Development is responsible for preparing and implementing an annual fundraising plan, including projections, timetables, and deliverables, that will detail how AAPF will meet its philanthropic fundraising goals.
Grants:The Director of Development will manage and build AAPF’s portfolio of family foundation, corporate, and government grants, taking the lead in the writing of grant proposals and developing event opportunities.
Individual Giving and Major Donor Program:The Director of Development will research and identify prospective new donors, including potential sponsors of individual AAPF programs and campaigns, and collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Executive Director in maintaining communications with current and prospective donors and sponsors.
Events Management:The Director of Development will assist in the execution of crucial fundraising events coordinating all aspects of the events and activities from planning to execution.
Reporting:The Director of Development will prepare AAPF’s annual report, all grant reports, and financial reports to donors; maintain a grants schedule on progress; keep the donor management system updated; and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the fundraising program.
Board Engagement:The Director of Development will work closely with the Board of Directors to engage them in fundraising.
Programs and Campaigns:The Director of Development will collaborate with the management team and program team leaders to provide a development perspective on content, timelines, and milestones for AAPF’s programs and campaigns.
Communications and Marketing:The Director of Development will collaborate with AAPF’s communications team in representin…
Title: Director of Development
Company: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY FORUM
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
