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Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.\nPosition Specifics\nHiring Salary Range: $96,004.00-$112,005.00/year based on qualifications\nJob Type: Full-Time, Exempt\nLocation: North Minneapolis\nHours/Days: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00\nNote: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, have a safe and reliable vehicle, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements. \nBASIC FUNCTION\nThe Link seeks a strategic Development Director who is committed to reducing and ending youth homelessness, sex trafficking and reforming the Juvenile Justice System to join its executive team. This integral position will contribute to the advancement of the organization’s mission work with youth and young families. The Development Director is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development strategy that encompasses communications, marketing and all private fundraising for the organization including individual and major gifts, foundation giving, corporate partnerships, planned giving, annual appeals, and fundraising events. This position will heavily concentrate on increasing annual fund revenue through segmented solicitation, prospecting, acquisition and retention efforts.\nAnnual Fund (70%)\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive development strategy and annual plan to meet the organization’s development goals \nWork closely with the Executive Team to establish a fundraising plan and participate in developing the overall strategic plan for the organization \nResearch new donor prospects and gift opportunities; make recommendations to the Development team and leadership on which to pursue \nResearches, identifies, and contacts potential funding sources whose guidelines and requirements match those of the agency \nDevelops and implements strategies for securing major gifts in collaboration with the CEO and COO \nCreates and implements donor segmentation for portfolio management and segmented solicitations \nMaintain a portfolio of major donors and major donor prospects to steward, cultivate, and solicit \nUse donor data to assess trends and develop strategies for year-over-year increases in overall giving, donor retention, and donor engagement \nCollaborate with Finance Director, Contracts & Evaluations Director, CEO and COO to develop, manage and adjust agency budgets based on program needs and available funding \nLead staff and volunteers in executing development efforts, including Staff Development Committee, Events Committee and others as needed \nStaff Support (30%)\nMarketing and Development - supports staff in:\nProviding key supports in executing The Link’s fundraising events with direction and support from the CEO and COO (Elevate & Empower Gala, Rise for Change Breakfast and any additional events that may arise) \nSupervises staff/contractors who develop and maintain the agency website, utilizing website for donor cultivation and recognition \nAll marketing activities including the development of marketing materials, creation of communication products, and the distribution of newsletters and annual reports \nCreating and implementing new marketing strategies and methods \nAssisting with the development and implementation of public relations plans \nHelping with the coordination of activities involved in the preparation of advertising, promotions and publicity \nPreparing compelling and consistent messages that are incorporated into fundraising and marketing materials \nEnsuring that all donations receive a prompt thank-you and receipt \nUtilizing social media for donor acquisition and peer-to-peer fundraising \nGrant - supports staff in:\nReview of all grant applications allowing ample time for review of applications by Chief Executive Officer and other appropriate staff\nDeveloping grant proposal strategies for new and existing program areas and other initiatives\nManaging funder relationships, including proposals, reports, and other communications\nWorking with CEO, COO and program staff to ensure that funder evaluations and reporting needs are met in a timely fashion \nEnsuring recognition, acknowledgement and accurate record keeping for all gifts\nDeveloping and maintaining a calendar for tracking application and report deadlines\nIdentifying and facilitating reporting and communications needs of funders\nMonitoring all grant statuses\nCorporate and Community Engagement - supports staff in:\nDeveloping strategies for building ongoing engagement from employee events/volunteerism\nIncreasing community awareness of Link services\nSecuring sponsorship and grant support through corporate relationships\nGeneral Development Support \nStrengthens the position of The Link regarding youth services\nArranges and participates in speaking engagements with appropriate staff\nPromote awareness of the needs of the target population served\nRepresents the organization and its point of view to agencies, organizations, and the general public\nGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nPreserve the integrity of the programs and agency \nDemonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion \nSupport the overall growth of the agency \nMaintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and other related parties \nAssist where needed as a team player \nCreate a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn \nParticipate in special projects as necessary \nAttend all meetings and trainings as required \nMaintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved \nAll other duties as assigned\nRequirements\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nDesire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth\nHigh level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality\nAbility to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written\nProfessional demeanor\nAbility to work independently as well as in teams\nDemonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities\nComputer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe \nAbility to successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check \nQUALIFICATIONS\n5-7 years of related professional and leadership experience \nAt least 2-5 years of supervisory experience required, including leading teams \nAB in a related field is preferred \nEstablished successful track record in fund-raising\nExperience managing successful special events and fundraising efforts\nProven grant writing and editing skills\nExpertise in effective use of various media platforms\nProficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office applications (365), Adobe Creative Cloud, Neon One or others\nProven ability to work on deadline and juggle a variety of responsibilities\nPublic speaking experience\nProficiency with developing and maintaining a website (WordPress)\nAbility to self-motivate in largely unsupervised settings?and be detail oriented \nDemonstrated proficiency in accurate and persuasive written and verbal communication \nFamiliarity with social service agency operations, youth homelessness, sex trafficking and juvenile justice system. \nKnowledge of local grant-making institutions, foundations, and community resources\nExperience working with fundraising committees and annual campaigns preferably in the youth services and/or homeless field\nExperience with program evaluation preferably in the youth services and/or homeless field\nExperience with mass mailings and knowledge of mass mailing requirements\nKnowledge of and experience with web-based communication\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nThe employee is regularly required to talk or hear\nThe employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity\nThe employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl\nThe employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds\nWork environment for this position includes offices, common and community space with a low to high noise level\nAbility to work some weekends and evenings for fundraising events as needed\nRequires ability to drive a personal vehicle\nOTHER\nThe Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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