Overview
Senior Director of Development Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Red Hook Initiative
Location: New York
ABOUT RED HOOK INITIATIVE (RHI)
Red Hook Initiative (RHI) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the more than 6,500 residents of Red Hook Houses, Brooklyn’s largest public housing complex. At RHI, we believe meaningful social change starts with empowered youth, and lasting community transformation emerges from within. By partnering with community members, we nurture young people to be resilient, inspired, and healthy, envisioning themselves as co-creators of their lives, community, and society.
RHI strengthens Red Hook’s future through youth development, community building, and community hiring. Ourinnovative, place-based approach has been nationally recognized and supported by philanthropists like Mac Kenzie Scott, who awarded us a $1M unrestricted gift through her Yield Giving initiative.
Our key programs include:
Youth Development:Engaging over 450 adolescents annually to interrupt cycles of injustice and build hope.
Building Community:Organizing and equipping youth and adults to drive positive neighborhood change and build a resilient community.
Investing in Residents:Hiring locally and providing opportunities that generated over $1.1M in income for Red Hook residents last year.
Red Hook Farms:Operating one of Brooklyn’s largest urban farms to provide fresh, affordable produce,STEM education, andleadership opportunitiesfor local youth and residents.
THE ROLE
RHI is on a mission to empower the Red Hook community, and we are seeking aSenior Director of Developmenttojoin our passionate team. As a strategic partner to the Executive Director, you will driveinnovativefundraising strategies and build a talented development team. Working closely with the Executive Director, you will shape and execute our fundraising vision, forging strong relationships with donors and funders and contributing to an annual budget of ~$5M.
Ready to step into aleadershiprole, the ideal candidate will bring aproven track recordof success in development, with demonstrated experience in both institutional and individual giving. You will have a strong ability to driveimpactfulresults and ahands-onapproach that fosterscollaborationandadaptability. Your contributions will be essential in advancing RHI’s mission and creating a more equitable and hopeful future for the communities we serve.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Strategy & Execution:
Partner with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive development plan to raise $4.5MM annually throughdiverserevenue streams, including individual giving, institutional support, and year-end appeals.
Development Team Management:
Build and lead RHI’s Development team, transitioning from reliance on consultants to internal roles to ensure long-termsustainabilityand resourceoptimization.
Board & Staff Engagement:
Partner with the well-connected Board to tap into their networks and resources. Educate staff and Board members on their roles in fundraising, fostering a culture where everyone contributes to development efforts.
Institutional Giving:
Expand and strengthen institutional fundraising, addressing a key growth area for RHI. Build and cultivate relationships with foundations and corporate funders.
Individual Giving:
Leverage RHI’s strong community-based individual giving program, enhancing donor engagement and stewardship.
Collaboration with the ED:
Serve as a thought partner to the ED, enabling them to engage funders and art…
Title: Senior Director of Development
Company: Red Hook Initiative
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
