Director of Development & Corporate Engagement

Assistance League of Los Angeles • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • 3w ago

Overview of Organization:

Assistance League of Los Angeles turns despair into hope for LA’s most vulnerable population: children living in poverty. Our programs provide educational support, arts enrichment, quality preschool, school supplies, and emergency clothing and necessities. The League helps remove barriers to education, helping disadvantaged kids stay in school so they may lead fulfilling, productive lives. www.assistanceleaguela.org

Overview of Position:

The Director of Development & Corporate Engagement (DDCE) serves as a key leadership team member and active participant in strategic decisions. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the DDCE will help design and implement a comprehensive development plan, establish external alliances and cultivate individual, corporate and philanthropic support and will ultimately be responsible for raising $2 million. The DDCE advances the League’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The DDCE has primary responsibility for major gifts, legacy gifts, special event fundraising, naming campaigns, on-line/crowd source fundraising, and corporate/foundation support. The DDCE will expand and diversify the League’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with League management to secure funding for new initiatives. This role is intended for a proven development professional with experience in the creation and execution of development strategies and programs, with an established track record of growing a donor base and increasing philanthropic revenue.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Co-create and execute a comprehensive annual strategic development plan in partnership with the CEO
Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, with additional focus on Planned Gifts
Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with major donors to increase revenue base
Share best practices, creative solutions, and innovative approaches to meeting fundraising goals
Regularly assess development strategies and adjust based on donor feedback and outcomes
Responsible for all moves management efforts ensuring all donor cultivation and gifts received are tracked accordingly in the Donor Perfect database
Supervise and support staff responsible for data entry, tax acknowledgement letters, gift processing and other Development assignments
Lead, support when needed, and implement special events fundraising as appropriate or guided by CEO
Works with staff, volunteers and board members to achieve funding goals and benchmarks
Support/promote/engage community relations with neighbors, city/state officials, key constituents and Chamber of Commerce
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, participating in strategic planning and decision-making
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) required; master's degree a plus
5+ years of successful experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects in a nonprofit setting, including significant experience in a leadership position
Experience supervising and managing staff
Demonstrated success in developing a major gift program and/or a legacy gift program
Experience cultivating or managing a corporate engagement program
Proven track record in growing philanthropic revenue and expanding donor bases in a nonprofit setting
Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors and programs
Experience nurturing, and motivating volunteers and/or members, and an appreciation for their role in building an effective fundraising network
Development/Fundraising certification and/or association involvement a plus
Experience with related mission driven organization preferred

Qualifications:

Creative, hard-working, self-motivated team player who is passionate about the League’s mission and programs
Results-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset, actively seeks to deepen donor and volunteer relationships and forge new ones
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, experience and existing relationships in all fundraising areas: individual, corporate, foundation, legacy giving, and campaign funding
Demonstrated competency and success in securing major gifts of $50k+
Excellent track record of achieving goals and annual targets
Strength in development strategic planning and development campaigns
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and follow-through
Experience with fundraising databases (Donor Perfect or Raiser’s Edge)
Strong interpersonal “team player” skills, experience working in collaborative environments
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and oral/written communication skills
Experience effectively working with and managing individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Familiarity with and/or experience working with the communities served by the League is a plus
Spanish language skills are desirable but not required

Job Classification / Salary:

Exempt level position. Hiring range starts at $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits package includes generous health benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 401K with employer match, education reimbursement program, and more.

To Apply: Please send resume with cover letter to hr@assistanceleaguela.org

Assistance League of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve and where every individual can grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are not just principles we believe in, they are the foundation of the compassionate and impactful workplace we look to build together.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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