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Together, our team helps spring the potential of NYC nonprofits into the progress of young people. Be part of the movement helping the youth soar.

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Our team is the heart and soul of our 30 year old organization. Our team is a diverse group of fun, engaging, savvy people who care deeply about making the world a better place. Our work place culture is dynamic, entrepreneurial, supportive, and collaborative.  We value work-life balance and welcome ideas and suggestions from everyone about how to improve and grow our organization. Above all, we are mission-driven. You will enjoy a welcoming environment, ample professional-development opportunities, and great benefits.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latine, and other communities of color, as well as LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

CHief Development Officer

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will serve as a key architect of Youth INC’s future financial sustainability and growth. Historically, Youth INC’s fundraising model has been fueled by a dedicated Board and signature events. The next CDO will guide the organization through a critical evolution, shifting from an almost exclusive reliance on events and Board-driven contributions toward a diversified revenue portfolio with greater emphasis on major and principal gifts, foundation partnerships, and corporate philanthropy.

This role is ideally suited for a strategic and entrepreneurial development leader who thrives in high-level donor engagement, particularly with high-net-worth individuals and family offices, including Wall Street executives. The successful candidate will be a creative problem solver, an adept motivator and manager, and an intellectually curious leader who inspires confidence and trust. CDO will embody a growth mindset, embrace adaptability, and serve as both a visionary strategist and a hands-on fundraiser to foster stronger donor engagement, extend our reach, and allow us to achieve a greater impact.

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Strategic Fundraising Leadership

  • Design and implement a forward-looking fundraising strategy that continues Youth INC’s successful events and Board giving, and cultivates additional sustainable revenue streams through major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundations as well as earned revenue.
  • Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward six- and seven-figure gifts, with particular focus on high-net-worth individuals and finance sector executives directed in support of our work and impact.
  • Apply creative, data-informed approaches to donor engagement and market expansion, positioning Youth INC as a leader in capacity-building philanthropy.
  • Serve as a visible and compelling ambassador for Youth INC, articulating its mission and impact with clarity and conviction.

Relationship Management & Donor Engagement

  • Build and sustain authentic, long-term relationships with major donors, corporate leaders, and philanthropic partners.
  • Collaborate with the Board to best leverage their fundraising capacity while strategically reducing organizational dependence on Board giving.
  • Align donor engagement strategies with Youth INC’s mission and values, fostering approaches that honor nonprofit partners and center the impact on young people.

Organizational Planning & Operational Excellence

Team Leadership & Management

Executive Leadership & Collaboration

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring both professional expertise and personal attributes that position them for success in this pivotal role. They will be:

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

Equal Employment Opportunity
Youth INC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latine, and other communities of color, as well as LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups.

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