Finance Director

Overview

The Development Director is responsible for leading all fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, and external communications efforts for BBJ/HBCU. This role builds and manages a diversified revenue portfolio, strengthens organizational partnerships, and ensures that development activities align with the financial policies and mission commitments of Black Birth Justice.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fund Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Build and manage a diversified revenue portfolio including grants, major gifts, events, corporate partnerships, and online campaigns.
• Establish measurable fundraising targets and track progress toward revenue goals.

Grant Writing & Institutional Funding

• Research and identify public and private funding opportunities.
• Lead grant proposal development, submission, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure accurate program narratives and budget alignment.
• Maintain grant calendars, compliance deadlines, and reporting schedules.

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Develop systems for donor acknowledgment, stewardship, and retention.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in CRM or tracking systems.
• Coordinate donor communications, impact reports, and appreciation events.
• Support board members and leadership in donor engagement efforts.

Events, Campaigns & Financial Compliance

• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events including galas, giving days, and community campaigns.
• Develop sponsorship packages and secure event sponsors.
• Oversee campaign strategy including digital, social media, and email appeals.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Operations to ensure fundraising activities align with financial policies and procurement standards.
• Monitor development-related expenses in accordance with internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for in-kind contributions and donor reporting.
• Support audit preparation and required external financial reporting.

Community, Corporate Partnerships & Communications

• Build and sustain corporate partnerships and sponsorship relationships.
• Represent HBCU at networking events, conferences, and donor meetings locally, nationally, and potentially internationally.
• Work with leadership to align messaging, storytelling, and branding across campaigns.
• Oversee development-related communications including appeals, newsletters, and donor updates.
• Ensure messaging reflects organizational mission, equity commitments, and cultural integrity.
• Adhere to organizational conflict of interest standards and financial transparency requirements.
• Provide regular development reports to the Executive Director and Board.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or a related field; Master's preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or grant writing
• Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and managing donor relationships
• Experience with grant proposal writing and compliance with federal and foundation funders
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with CRM systems, donor databases, and digital marketing tools
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational mission, equity, and cultural integrity
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, nationally, and potentially internationally
• Independent, reliable personal transportation required

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