Director of Development and Communications
Comprehensive Youth Development (CYD)
Comprehensive Youth Development (CYD) empowers NYC’s young people to create rewarding futures for themselves and their families by helping them complete high school and succeed in college, advanced training, and the workplace. CYD is committed to education as equity and provides wraparound services to more than 3500 young people each year to address racial, educational, and economic inequities that have constrained their paths. CYD is looking for an experienced Director of Development and Communications (DDC) to raise and secure funds to support CYD’s current services while ensuring its future growth. The DDC will also oversee all agency communications.
The DDC will join the senior leadership team working closely with Michael Roberts, CYD’s visionary and charismatic Executive Director. Tasked with broadening CYD’s funding base, the DDC will focus on institutional and major gifts that will allow CYD decrease their dependence on governmental funding. The ideal candidate will be a skilled project manager and experienced in using creative methods to engage new donors as well as steward current donors. The DDC must have knowledge of fundraising and communications best practices and how to apply these to take advantage of growth opportunities. The work will require a persuasive communicator with strong writing skills, who is able to speak authentically about the mission of CYD and committed to youth development and education.
This role is based in NYC with a salary between $130k - $145k. For a more detailed description of the opportunity, please visit https://harrisrand.com/searches/comprehensive-youth-development/
CYD has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Nominations and expressions of interest from highly qualified individuals should be directed to Elly Kirschner, Senior Director, Development and Advocacy Practice at nminter@harrisrand.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10003