Director of Development, New York

Summary:

Right To Play United States seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Development to lead and implement fundraising strategies primarily focused on high net worth individuals. The Director of Development will identify, prioritize, research and deepen relationships with donors who have unrealized potential giving, and motivate them toward a higher level of support with a customized and personal cultivation approach. The Director will report to and regularly engage in strategic fundraising planning with the U.S. National Director and on occasion, specific Board members who could be helpful with expanding the New York metro area donor community. The Director will also share an office and a regional focus with another Director out of the New York office.

The Director of Development will be responsible for meeting an annual target of $1M+, managing a broad portfolio of individual donors and working alongside a senior events manager on staff to deploy several events that cultivate and steward the RTP community. The Director will also have an Associate to provide administrative support as needed. This role offers a rare opportunity to build upon a loyal and engaged group of donors, inspiring them to increase their support while drawing upon RTP’s extraordinary assets including 100 professional and Olympic athlete ambassadors worldwide. This is a full-time position in New York City, New York.


Responsibilities:

The Director of Development will:
• Take responsibility for an approximate $1M+ annual funding target and meet this target through strategic identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects independently and jointly with RTP’s senior leadership and Board.
• Identify stewardship opportunities that keep donors engaged over the long-term and between tangible touch points including events and galas; provide input on potential Board candidates to engage and recruit to the US Board.
• Advise the National Director, the U.S. Board, CEO and leadership on top priorities and ensure the senior team is leveraged with top donor and organizational priorities; lead the follow up on staff donor meetings to cultivate relationships, solicit and secure gifts, and drive a customized stewardship plan for each major donor.
• Receive administrative support from a fundraising associate with potential for team to grow.
• Maintain a successful track record of building and sustaining relationships both externally and internally.
• Drive results collaboratively across all US regions and in partnership with a distributed national and international staff.
• Source and manage funding leads as well as implement strategic donor outreach opportunities, including events and RTP’s signature “Play Days” to engage a high net worth donor audience.
• Convey the charisma, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills necessary to tailor messages to various audiences and, in turn, be an effective representative of RTP to its diverse constituencies.


Qualifications:

• Drive results collaboratively across all US regions and in partnership with a distributed national and international staff.

• Source and manage funding leads as well as implement strategic donor outreach opportunities, including events and RTP’s signature “Play Days” to engage a high net worth donor audience.
• Convey the charisma, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills necessary to tailor messages to various audiences and, in turn, be an effective representative of RTP to its diverse constituencies.


Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.


How to Apply:

Right To Play has engaged Koya Leadership Partners to help with this hire. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to Molly Brennan at https://koya.refineapp.com/jobPosting/apply/610

Right To Play is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.


About Right To Play:

Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. It was founded in 2000 by Johann Olav Koss, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur. Through playing sports and games, we help children build essential life skills and better futures, while driving social change in their communities. For over ten years, Right To Play has been bringing smiles to the faces of millions of children living in disadvantaged areas of the world. We build specially designed programs based on the needs of each community. Our programs embody the best values of sport and combine other non-sport components to enhance learning. These programs empower participants and communities and promote sustainability. Our growth, though a testament to the excellence and quality of our programs, also reflects the great need for the work we do. While we have accomplished a great deal so far, we know that sustainable social development is a never-ending endeavor. To this end we have ambitious growth plans and are looking for stellar professionals to join our winning team.
Right To Play trains local community leaders to deliver our programs in more than 20 countries affected by war, poverty, and disease in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Right To Play promotes the involvement of all children and youth. We believe that the power of play can transform a child’s life. That’s why we are working in the most disadvantaged areas engaging girls, persons with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, street children, former child combatants and refugees.

Our work is facilitated by approximately 600 staff worldwide staff worldwide, and 12,000 volunteer coaches. With an annual operating budget of $30M, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has National Offices in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. For more information: www.righttoplay.com.


About Koya Leadership Partners:

Koya Leadership Partners is a national retained search and consulting firm that works exclusively with non-profits and social enterprises. We deliver measurable results, finding exceptionally talented people who truly fit the unique culture of our client organizations. For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.