Regional Director of Development

About This Role

This role involves leading and executing regional fundraising strategies for Genesys Works, focusing on individual giving, private foundations, and corporate partnerships. The Director will build and nurture relationships with high-capacity donors to secure philanthropic support, primarily for sites in New York City and the National Capital Region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional fundraising strategies focused on individual giving, private foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Build, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects across the northeast, specifically supporting sites in New York City and the National Capital Region.
• Achieve annual assigned fundraising goals for both New York City and National Capital Region sites, dividing effort roughly equally.
• Ensure fundraising strategy alignment at each site with broader growth and partner stewardship strategies.
• Align regional fundraising efforts with national campaigns and priorities.
• Collaborate with site-level Executive Directors and development staff to support local fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
• Lead relationship management for regional donors, ensuring personalized stewardship and impact communication.
• Represent Genesys Works at donor meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
• Support donor pipeline development through prospect research, cultivation strategies, and partnership building.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to site teams, guiding the building of fundraising capacity and shifting focus toward individual giving.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive fundraising experience
• Strong track record in individual giving and major gifts
• Proven success in building donor relationships and securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations across a regional (multi-state) landscape
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Experience navigating a multi-site or national non-profit structure with the ability to drive growth in a collaborative environment
• Ability to travel regionally and occasionally nationally
• Commitment to the mission of Genesys Works and advancing equity through workforce development
• Familiarity with CRM systems and donor engagement platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive fundraising experience with a strong track record in individual giving and major gifts.

Nice to Have

• Based in either the New York City metro or the National Capital Region

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits