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.