Development Director

Development Director

Join Kinfolk Tech Foundation in reimagining how philanthropy can serve as a bridge between resources and community power. As our Development Director, you’ll steward relationships and build funding partnerships that align with our mission of using emerging technologies to amplify unsung narratives and promote historical justice. This is an opportunity to help shape a new model of community-centric fundraising that challenges traditional power structure and centers the voice of Black, Brown, Indigenous and Queer communities. This role reports to the Executive Director of Kinfolk Tech Foundation.

Key Areas of Focus :

Relationship Building & Fundraising (50%)

Co-create a transformative approach to fundraising that aligns with our values of transparency, trust and collective responsibility, with the Executive Director as a guide and thought partner

Build authentic relationships with donors who share our vision of decolonized spaces and collective storytelling

Develop a major gifts portfolio size of 75 prospects

Foster relationships that move at the speed of trust to enable achieving an annual goal of $3M by the end of year two.

Oversee and drive the entire grants management operations from grant-writing and proposal development as well as managing the pipeline to ensure Kinfolk is operating through a single source of truth

Collaborate with our Board and Advisory Network to expand our community of supporters

Center community voices in our fundraising strategy and storytelling

Resource Mobilization & Stewardship (25%)

Develop funding partnerships that honor both donor and community needs

Create spaces for meaningful dialogue between funders and communities

Design engagement opportunities that deepen understanding of our work

Ensure our fundraising practices align with principles of equity and justice

Build systems for transparent and authentic donor communications

Vision & Culture Development (25%)

Help shape Kinfolk’s long-term sustainability through ethical resource development

Co-manage systems for tracking and sharing our fundraising journey and learnings

Provide regular insights to help inform Kinfolk strategy and growth

Build bridges between fundraising and other organizational functions

Co-create collaborative spaces for learning and collective wisdom about value-aligned development practices

Qualifications :

We’re seeking a colleague who brings :

Deep commitment to racial justice and decolonizing philanthropy

6-8 years of experience building ethical funding partnerships, preferably in social justice, cultural or movement spaces

Track record of cultivating authentic relationships that resulted in six-figured commitments

Travel required up to 20%

Understanding of the intersection of technology, cultural preservation and social impact

Experience with trust-based philanthropy and community-centric fundraising approaches

Strong analysis of power, privilege and positionality in philanthropic relationships

Ability to navigate both traditional philanthropic spaces and movement funding models

Experience with CRM systems for relationship management.

Advance degrees are welcome but not required

Experience with arts-related and / or tech-for-good organizations is valued

What Kinfolk Offers :

Join us in creating spaces where transformation begins within. At Kinfolk, you’ll find :

A culture that prioritizes belonging over inclusion

Remote-first workplace with flexibility

Comprehensive Kinfolk Care Package including :

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 100% employee covered

Wellness and Work from Home stipend

Professional Development Opportunity

Minimum 15 days PTO annually (required)

Paid Volunteer Time off (8 hours quarterly)

Regular team retreats and culture days

Our Commitment to Equity :

Kinfolk Tech Foundation employs people of all backgrounds, identities and intersectionalities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences reflect the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, First-Generation Americans and people with visible or invisible disabilities. We believe that the strongest team are built on diverse perspectives, experiences and ways of problem-solving.

This position will remain open until filled. We commit to reviewing all applications and responding to all applicants, regardless of outcome.