Are you passionate about making an impact on the lives of foster youth in Oakland? And growing your experience with transition-age youth, by collaborating with a team committed to social justice? If so, Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is looking for you!
ABOUT B:E
B:E’s mission is to support young people as they imagine and create their own life beyond foster care. Through B:E’s innovative coaching model, youth discover their own potential, take responsibility for their own decisions, and plan their futures with the support of an adult who follows their lead. B:E provides a transformational environment for transition age youth, offering programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and coaching in the areas of life skills, health and wellness, and employment training.
B:E’s core values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for individuals who share our commitments:
POSITION OVERVIEW
B:E is seeking a dynamic Director of Development (DoD) to sustain and strengthen diverse revenue streams in support of the resilient young people B:E supports. Under the direction of the Executive Director and working in close collaboration with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team, the Director of Development holds overall responsibility for the organization's fundraising and communications. Working with an enthusiastic team of staff and contract support for grant writing as needed, the DoD plays a leading role in designing, guiding, and supporting the execution of a comprehensive development strategy to facilitate achievement of annual revenue goals (currently ~$3MIL) and long-term sustainability.
This position is both strategic and tactical, as it is responsible for oversight and execution of B:E’s annual development and communication plans. The ideal candidate is an energetic, passionate, and visionary individual with a strong commitment to addressing the needs of transition-age foster youth in the Bay Area. They are a prolific multitasker and strategic thinker who can build relationships, assemble community, and effectively convey complex topics verbally and in writing. The Director of Development will bring to this work strategic judgement; exceptional project management skills; solid experience leading successful grants processes, excellent donor and funder cultivation skills; a creative, optimistic approach; and significant experience in supporting organizational sustainability and growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership & Strategy
Individual giving & major gifts
Foundations & Government Giving
Communications & Outreach
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
To better serve youth, B:E strives to build and strengthen a diverse organization, where every staff member is heard, valued, and supported to advance B:E’s mission. B:E staff is majority people of color and many staff have lived experience in the foster care system. We are committed to living diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our staffing, programming, and values. B:E is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT
B:E is committed to the safety, wellness, and health of our staff. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment where staff can decide with their manager the best schedule and location of work, based on their personal needs and their role within the organization. Some B:E staff work in-person almost every day, and most staff work in-person 2-3 days per week.
COVID-19 SAFETY
B:E is committed to keeping staff and youth safe and promoting the health of our community. B:E complies with the county, state, and federal COVID-19 guidelines and policies through our comprehensive COVID Prevention Plan.
Are you passionate about making an impact on the lives of foster youth in Oakland? And growing your experience with transition-age youth, by collaborating with a team committed to social justice? If so, Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is looking for you!
ABOUT B:E
B:E’s mission is to support young people as they imagine and create their own life beyond foster care. Through B:E’s innovative coaching model, youth discover their own potential, take responsibility for their own decisions, and plan their futures with the support of an adult who follows their lead. B:E provides a transformational environment for transition age youth, offering programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and coaching in the areas of life skills, health and wellness, and employment training.
B:E’s core values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for individuals who share our commitments:
Benefits are generous, with 100% paid employee and 80% dependent medical care coverage. Dental coverage is 100% paid by B:E. Paid time off starts with 15 days of vacation (increasing over time), 12 days of sick leave, 7 wellness days, as well as 16 holidays. Voluntary vision, matched retirement (up to 3%), and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs plans are also available.
Benefits are generous, with 100% paid employee and 80% dependent medical care coverage. Dental coverage is 100% paid by B:E. Paid time off starts with 15 days of vacation (increasing over time), 12 days of sick leave, 7 wellness days, as well as 16 holidays. Voluntary vision, matched retirement (up to 3%), and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs plans are also available.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, and how you learned of the position to the following email: HR@beyondemancipation.org, with ‘Director of Development’ in the subject line. We plan to move this hiring process along quickly so please submit your materials as soon as possible.
To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, and how you learned of the position to the following email: HR@beyondemancipation.org, with…