Zero21

Strategic Partnerships – Development Director

Zero21

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee the strategy and operational excellence of Outdoor Afro’s partnerships and development efforts.
  • Drive revenue generation and partnership opportunities.
  • Build strong departmental processes and manage donor relations technology.
  • Streamline grant administration and ensure alignment between development operations and organizational goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or another relevant area.
  • Master's Degree (Preferred but not mandatory): Advanced degrees like an MBA, Master's in Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline a plus.
  • 8-10 years in fund and/or business development roles, w/ significant portion of time spent in leadership or managerial positions. Candidates with corporate sales, account management and corporate partnership development are encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing development department operations, including refining processes, implementing new technologies, and managing donor relations software.
  • Proven track record of successful fundraising, including cultivating and maintaining relationships, securing major gifts, planning fundraising events, and grant writing.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects and tracking key performance indicators; experience using project management software such as Asana.
  • Advanced skills in the G-Suite and/or MS Office. Experience managing donor relations software (CRM), Salesforce, or similar software is required.
Benefits
  • Zero21 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fund developmentbusiness developmentgrant writingproject managementkey performance indicatorsprocess optimizationdonor relations management
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeMBA