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Organization: Leadership Delaware, Inc.
Position Type: Full-time
 

About the Company:
Leadership Delaware, Inc. (LDI) is a nonprofit that believes leaders with vision and integrity, with the commitment to affect positive change in the Delaware Community and the nation, are all too few. LDI recruits and mentors the best and brightest outstanding Delawareans, who can and will transform their communities and the state.
 

Position Overview:
The Director, Community Impact of Leadership Delaware, Inc. (LDI) plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's operational success, collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive LDI’s mission forward. The ideal person for this role thrives at the intersection of strategy and operations – with a strong desire to win big. This individual enjoys creating mutually beneficial partnerships, telling compelling stories about mission and impact, and chasing after measurable results. They have the courage to make the ask for resources and the accountability to follow through, even when their schedule is hectic. 

Key functions of the role include:

• Leading and organizing Program Partner outreach and follow-through
• Leading and organizing Alumni Engagement programming and events
• Leading LDI marketing and communications
• Leading LDI fundraising through grants, individual giving, and planned giving
• Guiding the design and structure of new programming 
• Identifying and creating opportunities for LDI to amplify impact in the community

Key Skills

• Strategic Sales and Development: Expertise in relationship-focused grant management, fundraising, sales pipeline development, and execution
• Accountability: Highly self-driven and consistent in ensuring seamless follow-through with all key LDI stakeholder groups. Sets and maintains high standards for producing measurable results.  
• Public Speaking: Confident and skilled in public speaking, representing LDI in front of diverse audiences.
• Innovation: Ability to identify and implement new ideas and transform those ideas into concrete operational plans. 
• Team Collaboration: Able to work well within both small teams and large groups, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using various technology platforms for communication, marketing, and operational efficiency. Seeking expertise with Salesforce, Canva, online giving / sales platforms, MS Office, social media platforms.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of Leadership Delaware, Inc., advancing its mission of nurturing transformative leaders for Delaware’s future. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative leader committed to both operational excellence and long-term strategic growth. 

The role is a full-time salaried position ($70,000-80,000 range) with benefits, bonus potential, vacation, and 401k.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to: careers@leadershipdelaware.org.