Application Guide

How to Apply for Regional Director of Development

at Genesys Works

🏢 About Genesys Works

Genesys Works uniquely combines workforce development with corporate partnerships to create pathways for underserved high school students, directly linking education to career success. Their national reach with local impact makes them a leader in bridging opportunity gaps through skills training and meaningful work experiences. Working here means contributing to systemic change while building sustainable funding models.

About This Role

As Regional Director of Development, you'll lead fundraising strategy across the northeast region (NYC and National Capital Region), focusing on shifting site teams toward individual giving while managing high-capacity donor portfolios. This role directly impacts program expansion and student opportunities by securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations across multiple states.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual donor meetings with high-capacity individuals in NYC, strategizing with site teams on individual giving approaches, analyzing regional fundraising data, and crafting personalized stewardship communications. You'll balance portfolio management with capacity-building support for local teams while coordinating with national development colleagues.

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🎯 Who Genesys Works Is Looking For

  • Has 8-10 years of progressive fundraising experience with documented success in securing major gifts ($50K+ from individuals) and managing multi-state donor portfolios
  • Demonstrates experience navigating complex non-profit structures with multiple sites, balancing national strategy with regional implementation
  • Possesses proven ability to build fundraising capacity in others, specifically shifting teams toward individual giving strategies
  • Has cultivated corporate partnerships in education/workforce development sectors and understands foundation grant cycles in the northeast region

📝 Tips for Applying to Genesys Works

1

Quantify your fundraising achievements specifically for individual giving and major gifts (e.g., 'increased individual donor revenue by X% over Y years' or 'secured Z major gifts of $100K+')

2

Highlight any experience with workforce development, education equity, or youth-serving organizations in your resume summary

3

Demonstrate understanding of multi-site coordination by describing how you've managed donors across different geographic locations

4

Research Genesys Works' current corporate partners (like Accenture, Chevron, JPMorgan Chase) and reference how your experience aligns

5

Tailor your application to show how you'd help shift focus toward individual giving - mention specific strategies you've used to cultivate individual donors

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience building individual donor portfolios in multi-state regions, particularly in the northeast', "Examples of how you've served as a strategic thought partner to build fundraising capacity in team members", "Your understanding of Genesys Works' dual focus on student impact and corporate partnership development", 'How your approach to donor stewardship aligns with communicating impact to supporters of youth workforce programs']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Genesys Works' annual report and specific impact metrics for their northeast region programs
  • → Their corporate partners and recent foundation grants to understand current funding mix
  • → The specific challenges facing workforce development for underserved youth in NYC and DC markets
  • → Their leadership team and organizational structure to understand multi-site reporting relationships
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop a regional fundraising strategy for NYC and DC markets with different donor landscapes
2 Describe your most successful individual donor cultivation story and how you maintained that relationship long-term
3 How would you help site teams shift focus toward individual giving while maintaining foundation and corporate support?
4 What metrics would you track to measure success in this regional role, and how would you report to national leadership?
5 How do you balance relationship management for high-capacity donors across multiple states while being remote?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on foundation/corporate experience without emphasizing individual giving track record
  • Generic fundraising language without specific examples of multi-state or regional portfolio management
  • Not demonstrating understanding of how remote work affects donor cultivation in different geographic markets

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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