Chief Development Officer - Youth : Job Details

Overview

Chief Development Officer role at Youth INC. Youth INC envisions a world where every young person has the opportunity to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. Our mission is to strengthen the organizations that help young people thrive. We are a capacity-building intermediary that partners with more than 85 youth development nonprofits collectively reaching over 300,000 young people in New York City each year. Since 1994, Youth INC has mobilized more than $120 million for over 220 nonprofit partners, enabling them to expand their reach and transform the lives of 1.5 million young people across New York City. By investing in organizations and their leaders, we amplify impact at scale, ensuring that every dollar raised and every hour of support delivers a lasting multiplier effect for the city's youth. We are a dynamic team committed to inclusion and belonging, with a deep commitment to equity and organizational change leadership.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will serve as a key architect of Youth INC's future financial sustainability and growth. The CDO will guide the organization through a evolution toward a diversified revenue portfolio with greater emphasis on major and principal gifts, foundation partnerships, and corporate philanthropy, in addition to continued events and Board-driven contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Design and implement a forward-looking fundraising strategy that continues Youth INC's successful events and Board giving, and cultivates sustainable revenue streams through major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundations as well as earned revenue.
• Donor Engagement: Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward six- and seven-figure gifts, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and finance sector executives.
• Donor Engagement & Market Expansion: Apply creative, data-informed approaches to donor engagement and market expansion, positioning Youth INC as a leader in capacity-building philanthropy.
• External Representation: Serve as a visible ambassador for Youth INC, articulating its mission and impact with clarity and conviction.

Relationship Management & Donor Engagement

• Build and sustain authentic, long-term relationships with major donors, corporate leaders, and philanthropic partners.
• Collaborate with the Board to leverage their fundraising capacity while reducing dependence on Board giving.
• Align donor engagement strategies with Youth INC's mission and values, centering impact on young people.

Organizational Planning & Operational Excellence

• Build internal infrastructure for a high-performing development function, including clear roles, workflows, and goal-setting frameworks.
• Refine systems and processes for proactive donor engagement and moves management.
• Lead workforce planning and hiring for future team additions in individual giving and corporate partnerships.
• Ensure strategic use of Salesforce to support data-driven decision-making and donor relationship management.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing development team of four+ individuals.
• Cultivate a culture of professional growth, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability.
• Promote inclusive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Executive Leadership & Collaboration

• Attend and contribute as an integral member of the senior leadership team, shaping organizational strategy and equity-centered practices.
• Partner with the Executive Director and senior leaders to align fundraising goals with strategic priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Board and Development Committee to strengthen governance and engagement.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring professional expertise and personal attributes to succeed in this pivotal role. They will be:

• Authentic: Exceptional interpersonal skills to cultivate trust and investment from high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, and corporate leaders.
• Creative & Innovative: Resourceful and forward-thinking, able to navigate complexity and identify new pathways for impact and growth.
• Inspirational: Skilled at leading high-performing teams and motivating others to achieve ambitious goals.
• Compassionate Leader: Demonstrates empathy, emotional intelligence, and inclusive environments.
• Inquisitive: Lifelong learner with fresh insights and openness to new fundraising approaches.
• Agile: Navigates ambiguity and leads with resilience through change.
• Growth-Oriented: Approaches challenges with optimism and persistence, inspiring others to push boundaries.
• Accomplished: Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts, especially from finance industry leaders, with success in corporate and foundation partnerships.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

• $220,000 250,000 annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous PTO, and a 401K contribution.
• This is a NYC-based role; the Chief Development Officer must reside in the New York City Metropolitan Area and have flexibility to meet with donors, Board members, and partners throughout the region.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Youth INC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latine, and other communities of color, as well as LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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