Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Development Officer will develop and implement a successful fundraising strategy to serve the financial needs and sustainability goals of People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos. The Chief Development Officer will be responsible for researching and writing grants, developing revenue streams, plan stewardship of major donors, and manage one to two fundraising benefits each year.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos is a celebrated, 50-year-old humanities-based nonprofit dedicated to opening doors to literature for new audiences. Through oral readings and guided discussions using our patented methodology, led by our professionally trained coordinators, we present enduring short stories in eight- or 10-week sessions. Our programs have been called “magical” by participants and we have regularly been awarded numerous notable grant awards from the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) and NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities).

As a nonprofit organization committed to bringing literature to new audiences of all ages, People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos seeks donor support through government and area foundation grants, as well as through corporate and individual donations. Our programs are offered to a wide variety of participants, including those who are incarcerated, in re-entry, seniors, and adults and youth in under-resourced communities in NJ, PA and NY. More information on our organization is available at www.peopleandstories.org

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least three years of verified direct fundraising success, grant writing samples, and experience meeting revenue targets is required for this important and meaningful role. Experience in the arts/humanities nonprofit arena is preferred.

P&S/GyC will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this position and feel that you can contribute, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of P&S/GyC as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated above.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to drive the growth and sustainability of our organization through effective fundraising strategies. Apply now to join our dedicated team! To apply, email cover letter and resume to search@peopleandstories.org with subject line Chief Development Officer

No phone calls please.

SALARY AND WORK SCHEDULE

The salary for this part time/exempt position with hybrid work week (2 days on-site, 1 day remote) is $50,000 annually, offers a flexible schedule, and an excellent work environment in our Princeton, NJ office.

If you require reasonable accommodation for completing this application and/or interviewing, P&S/GyC is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you have questions please contact Debra Lampert-Rudman at debra@peopleandstories.org