Development Director, immigrant student scholarships
- Employer
- Dream Project
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- $60,000.00 - $67,000.00
- Closing date
- Jan 25, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Education, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Status: Full time, exempt employee
Reporting: Reports to the Executive Director
Location: Currently virtual. May move to a hybrid model, utilizing our Washington DC office.
Reporting 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.
ABOUT THE DREAM PROJECT (https://www.dreamproject-va.org/about-us/)
Founded 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.
For 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.
The 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.
THIS OPPORTUNITY
Reporting 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.
As 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.
Candidates need not reside in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC metropolitan area. Travel to DC or Northern Virginia will be required.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Planning/Reporting and Leadership Engagement
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Serves 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
Reports to the ED and Board
leadership on fundraising activities and progress toward goals
Creatively engages Board of Directors
and Advisory Board members to leverage their networks in support of
fundraising efforts
Direct Individual Fundraising
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Develops initiatives and mechanisms
to expand individual donor base at all levels
Identifies potential high-level
donors and works with the ED and Board leadership to cultivate
gifts of $10,000+
Grows and manages the Named
Scholarship program (donors who pledge $2,500 per year for four
years) through cultivation and stewardship
Imagines, creates and implements
fundraising events
Leads stewardship activities to thank
donors and keep them engaged in our mission
Works to elevate current donors to
higher donation levels
Works with Business Manager to create
and distribute annual donor mailings
Utilizes donor databases as
maintained by our Business Manager using the Salesforce CRM
platform
Institutional Donor Research/Engagement and Communications
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Researches and cultivates potential
foundation, corporate, local business, and faith community donors
in order to expand these revenue streams, and reviews grant
proposals as necessary
Works with ED to create publications
and promotional materials that support fundraising activities,
including the annual report and a monthly newsletter
CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of the craft of fundraising
and success in generating annual revenue in the nonprofit sector
with three to five years experience
Experience building relationships and
cultivating individuals for their support
Organizational and interpersonal
skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects while
meeting deadlines
Oral and written communication
abilities, including public speaking skills
Ability to communicate the stories,
challenges and triumphs of our student community
Committed to working with a
collaborative team and able to work closely with an activist Board
of Directors
Occasional night and weekend work
required (dinners, fundraising events, etc.)
Open and willing to pursue
professional development opportunities
Spanish language a plus but not
required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The 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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter
describing professional goals and interest in the Dream Project’s
mission to hr@dreamproject-va.org. Please submit
all material by January 21, 2022 for full consideration.
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