Power of Two · 1 week ago
Interim Director of Development & External Affairs
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$10,000/mo - $10,000/moPower of Two is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering families and strengthening caregiver-child relationships. They are seeking an Interim Director of Development & External Affairs to provide strategic leadership and ensure fundraising momentum during a pivotal year for the organization.
ChildrenFamilyHealth CareNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Lori Clement Largie
Responsibilities
Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director and leadership team on strategy, financial forecasting, and risk management
Champion and cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization by building systems, trust, and relationships internally and externally
Co-Lead the External Affairs Committee of the Advisory Board, preparing and facilitating quarterly meetings and increasing board engagement in fundraising
Collaborate with the ED to grow and strengthen the board
Supervise and mentor the development team, including a Manager and an Associate of Development and External Affairs, as well as any external consultants procured
Ensure a smooth transition for a potential permanent role
Oversee and ensure the efficient and timely execution of development efforts including fundraising, fundraising systems, and reporting
Assess, refine, and co-lead the fundraising strategy to secure $700K+ in private revenue by September 30, 2026, while securing multi-year gifts for FY 2027
Deliver a high performing fundraising event in May with improved sponsorship and donation yield and increased special event volunteer recruitment and engagement
Build a strong individual giving pipeline and identify strategic funding opportunities and align them with organizational priorities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional donors
Design and implement prospect and donor engagement strategies to grow and deepen our supporter base
Shape the communications and brand strategy including a logic model and integration framework to enhance visibility and influence
Oversee communications across all platforms including ensuring the web content reflects our mission, values, and guiding principles
Support the ED and Lobbyist in securing $3-5 million in public multi-year funding
Ensure integration of external affairs and communications with fundraising and operational efforts
Represent Power of Two at public events, in the media, and with city/state stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Inspirational, seasoned, self-directed development leader with strong major gifts experience
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to manage across multiple revenue streams
Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director and leadership team on strategy, financial forecasting, and risk management
Champion and cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization by building systems, trust, and relationships internally and externally
Co-Lead the External Affairs Committee of the Advisory Board, preparing and facilitating quarterly meetings and increasing board engagement in fundraising
Collaborate with the ED to grow and strengthen the board
Supervise and mentor the development team, including a Manager and an Associate of Development and External Affairs, as well as any external consultants procured
Ensure a smooth transition for a potential permanent role
Oversee and ensure the efficient and timely execution of development efforts including fundraising, fundraising systems, and reporting
Assess, refine, and co-lead the fundraising strategy to secure $700K+ in private revenue by September 30, 2026, while securing multi-year gifts for FY 2027
Deliver a high performing fundraising event in May with improved sponsorship and donation yield and increased special event volunteer recruitment and engagement
Build a strong individual giving pipeline and identify strategic funding opportunities and align them with organizational priorities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional donors
Design and implement prospect and donor engagement strategies to grow and deepen our supporter base
Shape the communications and brand strategy including a logic model and integration framework to enhance visibility and influence
Oversee communications across all platforms including ensuring the web content reflects our mission, values, and guiding principles
Support the ED and Lobbyist in securing $3-5 million in public multi-year funding
Ensure integration of external affairs and communications with fundraising and operational efforts
Represent Power of Two at public events, in the media, and with city/state stakeholders
Community-centered mindset and asset-based understanding of historically marginalized communities, particularly those served by Power of Two
Demonstrated success in fundraising, including securing six- and seven-figure gifts and developing multi-year funding pipelines
Strong knowledge of the philanthropic landscape and ability to effectively position an organization's mission to diverse funders
Proven ability to design, implement, and lead ambitious, mission-aligned fundraising
Track record of building and growing sustainable revenue streams
Excellent relationship-building skills with funders, donors, board members, community partners, and internal teams
Skilled in managing, supporting, and mentoring high-performing fundraising teams
Experience serving as an external representative or spokesperson for a nonprofit organization
Proficiency in building and optimizing development systems, donor databases (Salesforce), and fundraising operations
Self-directed with a results-driven mindset to set clear goals and deliver measurable outcomes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging across platforms, including social media
High emotional intelligence with a leadership style rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration
Sound professional judgment with a reasoned approach to problem solving, objectivity, tact, humility, and flexibility in attitude and openness to differing points of view
Proficiency and knowledge of computer software and systems, including Windows, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, video conference (Google Meet and Zoom), and internet navigation
Ability to learn and navigate well in Salesforces
Able to travel quarterly at a minimum
Company
Power of Two
Power of Two is a non-profit organization that partners with caregivers to offer better care for their families.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Fatima Malik
Chief Advancement Officer
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