Assistant Development Director | Volunteer Leadership Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops long-term plans to expand programs, partnerships, and organizational capacity.
• Oversees donor relations, grant writing, sponsorship outreach, and fundraising campaigns.
• Builds relationships with schools, arts organizations, local businesses, and civic groups.
• Collaborates with youth leaders and volunteers to strengthen existing programs and launch new initiatives.
• Enhances public visibility through storytelling, events, and community engagement.
• Ensures the nonprofit has the resources, systems, and partnerships needed to thrive.

Qualifications

• Background in fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, or sponsorship outreach.
• Ability to design long-term growth plans, sustainability strategies, and program expansion pathways.
• Experience collaborating with schools, arts organizations, local businesses, and civic groups.
• Commitment to uplifting youth voices and supporting youth-led initiatives.
• Understanding of arts education, creative programming, or community arts engagement.
• Skilled in storytelling, outreach, public speaking, and donor communication.
• Able to oversee initiatives, coordinate volunteers, and support youth leaders.
• Comfortable tracking fundraising progress, grant outcomes, and organizational metrics.
• Works well with youth, volunteers, board members, and community partners.