Director of Development

Who We Are:
Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, and communities. Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, and caring environment, nurturing academic, social, and emotional development to empower youth to become engaged, productive citizens. Our holistic approach focuses on positive goal-setting and family mobilization, serving as a catalyst for lasting change in our community. We provide a comprehensive range of educational, recreational, and social programs, equipping young individuals with the skills and confidence necessary for success, and are committed to making a profound impact on the lives of youth in Manchester.

The Role:
We are seeking our next Director of Development. The Director of Development plays a key leadership role at MYDC and is responsible for driving the organization’s fundraising strategy and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This includes overseeing donor cultivation, grant management, campaign execution, and stewardship practices across all giving streams. The Director will leverage tools such as Bloomerang (CRM) and Instrumentl (grant platform) to support data-driven fundraising and maintain high-quality donor engagement.

Essential Responsibilities:
Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy that includes individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and special campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring timely, meaningful engagement and recognition.
• Oversee donor segmentation and targeted outreach efforts using Bloomerang.
• Launch and manage major campaigns including annual appeals and donor communications

Grants & Institutional Giving

• Identify and research grant opportunities using Instrumentl and other tools.
• Lead the writing and submission of grant proposals and reports to foundations, government entities, and corporate partners.
• Maintain grants calendar and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines.

Campaign & Event Strategy

• Plan and execute donor-centered events that enhance visibility, cultivate relationships, and generate revenue.
• Work with internal staff and vendors to manage logistics, promotion, and follow-up.

Systems, Data & Financial Coordination

• Partner with the Director of Operations and Business Manager to align fundraising projections with the organization’s budget, including monthly forecasting and trend analysis.
• Generate development dashboards and progress reports for the Executive Director and Board.

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field. or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with a high school diploma/GED
--Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising or development required.
--Fundraising and development experience in the Pittsburgh nonprofit arena highly preferred.
• Demonstrated past experience and proven track record and directly sourcing and securing individual gifts or grants of $50,000 or more highly preferred.
• Past people management experience highly preferred.
• Past experience managing a development department highly preferred.
• Past experience presenting development results to a Board highly preferred.