Children of Promise, NYC · 4 months ago
Director of Development & Communications
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expChildren of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) is dedicated to supporting children impacted by mass incarceration. The Director of Development and Communications will lead fundraising and communication efforts to enhance the organization's visibility and revenue, overseeing the Development & Communications team and collaborating with various stakeholders.
ChildrenHealth CareNon ProfitTherapeuticsWellness
Responsibilities
Raise $3 million toward the organization’s $5.6 million budget
Develop and execute a comprehensive development and communications plan
Lead the Development & Communications team and consultants
Collaborate with the CEO, SVP of Organizational Development, and board committees
Cultivate and manage corporate partners
Build a corporate pipeline and steward engagement strategies
Leverage Days of Service and volunteer opportunities for corporate visibility
Drive individual donor strategy and stewardship
Guide board fundraising and committee involvement
Track major gifts and manage cultivation cycles
Collaborate with the Grants Manager and leadership team to identify and pursue foundation opportunities
Support grant writing, prospect meetings, reporting, and thought leadership engagement
Lead event strategies that elevate visibility and deepen donor engagement
Serve as liaison to board- and council-led events
Manage communication strategies with staff and PR Firm
Coordinate storytelling, media, digital engagement, and content development
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of nonprofit development and communications experience
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated success in fundraising across individuals, foundations, and corporations
Passion for social justice, racial equity, and serving children
Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills
Proficiency in digital strategy, CRM systems, and donor engagement platforms
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
403B Plan
Company
Children of Promise, NYC
Children of Promise offers after-school activities and therapeutic services for families and children impacted by incarceration.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
MetLife Foundation
2023-12-05Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Joseph Sayegh
Chief Financial Officer
Sharon Content
Founder & President
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