Director of Individual Giving at Girls Who Code

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Non-Profit, EducationIndustries

Requirements

8 years of successful fundraising experience, with extensive experience in building and managing individual giving or membership programs and digital giving
Proven success in donor moves management, with a track record of growing contributions and making six-figure asks
High-performing self-starter with proven experience in relationship management
Knowledge of best practices regarding individual giving moves management and digital giving donor trends
Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for growth and sustainable revenue
Creative thinker with history of translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
Excellent relationship building skills, interested in stewarding individual donors to build meaningful and lasting connections
Excellent storytelling, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Top-notch communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal, presentation)
Experience working directly with senior leadership teams and other key stakeholders
Knowledge of individual and/or fundraising trends and best practices
Passion for the mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work autonomously toward goals while collaborating across teams
Comfortable working hybrid remote (2 in-office days per week; not fully remote)

Responsibilities

Develop and manage an email marketing digital giving program, leveraging key moments and Girls Who Code’s new Strategic Plan
Develop and manage an individual giving program for mid-level donors
Create strategies and support executives in prospecting and cultivating relationships with new donors, improve donor retention, and grow recurring donors
Help leadership cultivate relationships with key contacts through traditional individual giving tactics
Support Board management such as meetings, communications, Board giving, and relationship cultivation along with CDO, CEO, and Senior Manager Special Projects
With CDO, create and implement a fundraising plan to raise approximately $3M through digital and individual giving
Leverage strong analytical skills to identify areas for sustainable revenue growth
Propose creative communication plans and digital campaigns
Collaborate across verticals and teams to gather and synthesize data, outcomes, and stories to inform digital communications
Use familiarity with ‘moves management’ best practices to improve recurring donor behaviors and gifts
Work with Development Operations to ensure Salesforce and other donor stewardship tools support Individual Giving needs
Generate detailed action reports and analytics on Individual Giving fundraising progress
Maintain accurate and up-to-date account management records in Salesforce
May oversee a seasonal email marketing manager to support major digital giving campaigns and end-of-year efforts
Manage portfolios for the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Relationship ManagementMoves ManagementDigital GivingEmail MarketingData AnalysisDonor StewardshipFundraising StrategyBoard ManagementProspect ResearchDonor Retention

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position fully remote or does it require office presence?

The position follows a hybrid remote work policy requiring 2 in-office days per week and is not a virtual/fully remote position.

What experience is required for the Director of Individual Giving role?

Candidates need 8 years of successful fundraising experience, with extensive experience in building and managing individual giving or membership programs and digital giving, plus proven success in donor moves management and growing contributions including six-figure asks.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The position reports to the Chief Development Officer, may oversee a seasonal email marketing manager, and involves collaboration across teams while managing portfolios for the CDO and CEO.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A high-performing self-starter with proven relationship management, knowledge of individual giving moves management and digital donor trends, strong analytical skills, excellent writing and storytelling, and experience growing fundraising programs is ideal.

Girls Who Code

Empowers young women with coding skills

About Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code empowers young women by teaching them coding skills to help close the gender gap in technology. The organization offers free summer programs and after-school clubs specifically designed for teenage girls, creating a supportive environment for them to learn and explore coding. Unlike many other tech education initiatives, Girls Who Code focuses solely on young women, aiming to change the perception of who can be a programmer and to build a large community of future female engineers. Their goal is to provide accessible and engaging coding education, collaborating with schools and corporations to deliver over 8,500 programs worldwide. Funding comes from partnerships and sponsorships with major companies, which support their free educational offerings and help raise awareness about women in tech.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$6.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from other coding programs targeting young women.

Over-reliance on corporate sponsorships could be risky in economic downturns.

Maintaining engagement as new technologies emerge not covered in curricula.

Differentiation

Girls Who Code offers free programs, making coding accessible to young women.

The organization partners with top female engineers for mentorship and exposure.

Girls Who Code has the largest pipeline of future female engineers globally.

Upsides

$5 million grant from S&P Global Foundation boosts program expansion.

Partnership with Clé de Peau Beauté increases visibility and attracts sponsors.

Collaboration with Code Ninjas introduces interactive curriculum elements.

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