Director of Development

Established in 2013, Young Musicians Unite is a non-profit that believes every young person deserves access to music education, regardless of their socio-economic background. By giving students a voice through music, Young Musicians Unite plants the seeds for youth to step into their true potential, both on and off the stage, and become the responsible, committed citizens our country needs in the future. The Director of Development is a key leadership position driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and philanthropic strategy at YMU. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute YMU’s annual fundraising plan in partnership with the CEO • Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects • Lead campaign strategy for annual giving, gala, Give Miami Day, and special events • Own wealth research and lapsed donor reactivation strategies • Work closely with marketing on campaign language and donor mailings • Lead all sponsorship strategies and asset creation (gala, festivals, youth events) • Collaborate with Events Manager on guest lists, invitations, and sponsor activation • Create donor reports, impact mailers, student/alumni spotlights • Support executive board communications, community board cultivation, and committee engagement • Represent YMU at high-level donor events and meetings Non-Negotiables: • Must have held a Director of Development (or equivalent senior fundraising) title for at least 2 years at a nonprofit with a $3M+ budget • Proven track record personally soliciting and closing major gifts ($10K–$100K+) • Experience leading annual campaigns, managing giving calendars, and coordinating multi-channel donor strategy • Must have led or co-led a major fundraising event (gala or equivalent) with over $250K in revenue • Experience building and managing donor pipelines and working directly with C-level executives or board members • Strong communication skills – must be able to draft donor-facing emails, reports, and decks independently • Must have used CRM tools like Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge, or Salesforce for donor segmentation, moves management, and campaign tracking