Forrestjohnson

State Director, Alabama

Birmingham, AL, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago

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About the role

Kidz2Leaders is a faith-based nonprofit working to end generational incarceration.
Each year, we serve 800+ children and family members in the Atlanta Metro area through four ongoing program platforms, an effort that involves over 1,000 volunteers and a growing staff team.
Our ministry has been preparing for regional expansion for the past 18 months and is launching a pilot of our Camp Hope program serving children from Alabama in Summer 2026, with plans to be fully operational in Birmingham in 2027.

The State Director will serve as K2L's senior representative in Alabama and the primary leader responsible for building philanthropic support and strategic partnerships across the state.
The primary focus of the role will be fundraising, partnership development, and local visibility, ensuring the organization has the financial and relational infrastructure necessary to support future program growth.
Work closely with the Atlanta-based development team to create fundraising strategies and campaigns that are sufficient to meet local budgetary goals
Execute all local fundraising efforts, including the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Partner with the outgoing Expansion Director to successfully facilitate the transfer of existing relationships to the State Director, and continue to steward and strengthen this initial portfolio
Develop and manage a local advisory board of 6-8 individuals who will provide guidance and support to the Alabama staff
Build relationships with local leaders, influencers, and advocates to support the mission
Develop key partnerships with churches, schools, and community organizations to create volunteer pipelines
Support volunteer training and engagement in coordination with the Atlanta program team
Manage the revenue and expense budgets for K2L Alabama

Through a 10-year continuum of programming, beginning at age eight and provided at no cost to families, we provide stability, opportunity, and a Christian community for children of incarcerated parents.

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