Young Storytellers equips young people to be the driving force of their own narratives. We're passionate about bringing people together and creating stories to raise the voices of those who don't often get heard. We believe that when a young person understands the power of their own story—made of their unique background, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, immigration status, geographic location, and economic status, among others—it creates a more empathetic and equitable future for everyone. We raise voices, one story at a time.
Young Storytellers works with students in elementary, middle, and high school. In elementary school, students write scripts that are completely their own; in middle school, students write monologues about challenges they face; and in high school, students write Public Service Announcements that address important issues in their self-identified communities. Students in each program work with volunteer mentors, and every student gets to see their work performed by professional actors. Young Storytellers programs are aligned with Common Core standards, CASEL's Social Emotional Learning core competencies, and integrate components of Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards.
The Development Strategist will work closely with the President and Managing Director to help build relationships in the community and raise funds to further Young Storytellers' mission. They will engage on a regular basis with individual donors, strategize and implement fundraiser events, manage the grant calendar in collaboration with our Grant Writer, and work with other team members to integrate a culture of giving into all aspects of Young Storytellers' work.
At Young Storytellers, we follow Community Centric Fundraising principles, and believe that gifts of money (donations) and time (volunteer hours) are equally valuable. We treat and steward donors and volunteers in the same way.
Proven experience in relationship building, community engagement, and donor relationships within the nonprofit sector.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate the organization's mission and impact.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
A desire to see YS programs, operations, and mission carried out in an equitable way.
The Development Strategist is a full-time, salaried position with a salary range that begins at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. Total compensation includes a health insurance stipend, retirement savings program, and generous paid time off and holiday breaks.
Anticipated start date is April 15-April 30th, 2024 and applications will be accepted until the position is full. To apply, please visit
https://shorturl.at/aRX57 to fill out an application and select the "Development Strategist" role to apply. Be prepared to upload the following in PDF format in your application:
Young Storytellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. That being said, belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and our daily practices around equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, antidiscrimination, and antiracism are central to that value. Young Storytellers firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. We encourage women and gender diverse people, BIPOC folks, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all of our positions. Young Storytellers has designed our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be a welcoming space for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism on our website.
For any questions or accommodations while applying due to a disability, please email us or call us at 323.962.4500.