The Development Director is a dynamic, mission-driven leader who champions p:ear’s story and inspires others to invest in our work with youth experiencing homelessness. This person is a natural connector—someone who thrives on building relationships, sparking conversations, and turning passion into tangible support. They are equally comfortable in a room full of strangers, a one-on-one donor meeting, or a community event where p:ear’s values shine. This role blends strategy and heart. The Director is a strategic storyteller, community builder, and driver of revenue growth across individual, corporate, and foundation giving to meet an annual goal of $2.5M. They understand that development is rooted in connection, trust, and shared purpose—and they bring energy, curiosity, and follow-through to every opportunity. In 2027, p:ear will celebrate its 25th anniversary—an important milestone honoring the creativity, connection, and care that have defined our work for a quarter century. This anniversary also provides a powerful opportunity to inspire deeper investment and supercharge the next 25 years of impact. In partnership with the Executive Director, Board, and staff across departments, the Director will lead the development of a comprehensive 25th Anniversary plan to secure multi-year funding commitments beyond the annual goal that sustain and expand p:ear’s work well into the future. About p:ear: p:ear builds positive relationships with youth experiencing homelessness through education, art, recreation, and job training to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. At p:ear, our work starts with the realities of today and ends when young people find and embrace tomorrow. Our beauty—our core essence—is in everything in between: in the kids, their daily experiences, their struggles and triumphs, and in their journey. We believe every young person has a vibrant future. p:ear respects and celebrates the diversity, creativity, and strength of our community. Equity and inclusion are priorities across all parts of our organization. We commit our time and resources to identifying and eliminating disparities based on identity and to promoting equitable access to our programs so we can all live in the world we want for our young people.
