Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter · 10 hours ago
Regional Director of Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expGenesys Works is a national leader in providing pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. The Regional Director of Development will focus on philanthropic revenue generation, including major gifts and corporate partnerships, while collaborating with site-level teams to enhance fundraising capacity.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional fundraising strategies focused on individual giving, private foundations, and corporate partnerships
Build, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects across the northeast, focused on our current sites in New York City and the National Capital Region
In partnership with site and national colleagues, achieve annual assigned fundraising goals in both sites (NYC and NCR) with the expectation of dividing fundraising effort roughly equally between the two
Ensure alignment of fundraising strategy at each site with the broader growth and partner stewardship strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director
Align regional efforts with national campaigns and priorities
Collaborate closely with site-level Executive Directors and development staff to support local fundraising initiatives and donor engagement. Ensure compliance with fundraising standards, donor data integrity, and organizational policies
Lead relationship management for regional donors, ensuring personalized stewardship and impact communication
Represent Genesys Works at donor meetings, events, and networking opportunities
Support donor pipeline development through prospect research, cultivation strategies, and partnership building
Serve as a strategic thought partner to site teams, helping to build fundraising capacity and shift focus toward individual giving
Provide coaching and guidance to site-level development staff
Coordinate with the National Development Team to share best practices, tools, and resources while building both the regional and national fundraising pipelines
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with a strong track record in individual giving and major gifts
Proven success in building donor relationships and securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations across a regional (multi-state) landscape
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
Experience navigating a multi-site or national non-profit structure with the ability to drive growth in a collaborative environment
Ability to travel regionally and occasionally nationally
Commitment to the mission of Genesys Works and advancing equity through workforce development
Familiarity with CRM systems and donor engagement platforms
Preferred
Strong preference for a candidate based in either the New York City metro or the National Capital Region
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off policy, (10) company paid holidays, and “Soft Close” between Christmas and New Year’s.
403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
Communications allowance
Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.
2-10 employees
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