YouthLink MN
Who is YouthLink?
YouthLink is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 – 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.
Why us?
YouthLink is Youth Focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit at YouthLink. Here at YouthLink, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families.
We are looking for a Development Director to join our team and help us advance our mission. Reporting to the CEO, the Development Director serves as a key leadership team member; and, has direct influence in making strategic decisions affecting YouthLink. In partnership with the CEO and working with Board members, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build the visibility, impact, and financial resources of YouthLink.
The Development Director will design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing productive external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support. The person assigned to this position will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to raise annual revenues from private sources through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, corporate and foundation support. This includes expanding and diversifying the donor base/pipeline, including working with other team members to secure funding for general operating, existing and new initiatives. The Director of Development will work closely with the board of directors to nurture and support growth to build their capacity and role as fund-raisers for the organization. Come take this journey with us!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to: Health insurance subsidized at 90%, dental insurance, 401(k) with 2% matching contributions, company paid life insurance, a holiday program (11 + 2 floating holidays), generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire, continuing education, and growth opportunities. At this time YouthLink does offer relocation or US work visa sponsorship.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, must have flexibility to work in the day, evening and occasional weekends.
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