Fundraising Director - Board of Directors

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Do you have an interest in providing disadvantaged youth an opportunity to advance in their education and career? Are you seeking to make a difference by contributing your professional skills and knowledge to an organization that changes the future trajectory of the youth in Montgomery County?

Future Link, a Maryland-based non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status, provides academic and career supports to young adults who lack the resources and the knowledge on connecting education to a successful career. Since 2008, Future Link has passionately supported Montgomery County young adults who lack resources or supports to help them identify a pathway towards self-sufficiency. By teaching self-advocacy skills, exploring in-demand careers, and providing both academic and work-related resources, Future Link sets these young adults on a course to a sustainable, successful future.

Future Link is recruiting a Fundraising Director for the organization's Board of Directors. The Fundraising Director shall work closely with the Board President and lead the Fundraising Sub-Committee focusing on corporate and individual fundraising efforts. This entails recruitment and maintaining an active database of interested companies/individuals.

Duties of the position:

• Guide fundraising activities to support Future Link’s mission of raising funds and support for vulnerable young adults (ages 18-25) in Montgomery County to receive personalized and customized intervention with the goal to stay on-track and navigate the education and career processes.

• In collaboration with Board President, chair fundraising sub-committee.
• Lead fundraising sub-committee in annual development of the fundraising strategy, plan and schedule to meet the financial goals of the organization.
• Educate all Board members on fundraising basics to ensure complete participation in the fundraising efforts.

• Attend quarterly board meetings in Rockville, MD.

• Distribute quarterly reports to update board members on activity.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be able to commit to at least two years of service on the board of directors.

• Interest in nonprofit work and supporting our county’s disadvantaged youth.

• Success in securing major gifts and grants, sponsorships, and achieving annual fundraising goals.

• Excellent management and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills.

Preferred:

• Fundraising/Nonprofit & communications experience.

• Experience in public relations, financial management and/or organizational development a plus.

• Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports.