Development Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW:

Perform a range of relationship-based philanthropic functions toward Development annual and strategic fund-raising goals, with a concentration on In-kind appeals and Special Events. Serve as Primary Relationship Manager for an identified portfolio of prospects and donors (such as in-kind supporters), as assigned by SDD, to build strong relationships through philanthropic phases of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Expand in-kind giving function to meet program needs
• Conduct four in-kind drives per year: Back to School, Halloween, Holiday Helper, and Spring.
• Develop and implement specific action pan for Holiday Helper as major in-kind activity, growing both components
• Sponsor a family drive. Sponsor toy drives, including annual classic car show/toy drive
• Coordinate with program staff re: general drives and special appeal needs, wish lists and activities
• Coordinate in-kind drives/service day activities as cultivation, solicitation, stewardship opportunities, such as “Good Hearts, Giving Hands” hygiene drive, A Book to Call Their Own” book drive, “Bundled in Love” coat drive
• Work with program staff to coordinate and participate in on-site events
• Work with program leadership on solicitations based on client needs
• Work with Senior Director of Development to identify corporate sponsorships
• Provide information to Communications re: drives and social/media
• Coordinate with Communication re: updates for in-kind section of website
• Have overall responsibility for organizing annual special event, working with volunteer committee and leadership:
• Develop master action plan, timeline, checklists and status reports, working with and reviewed by Event Committee chair and SDD
• Organize Committee and Subcommittee meetings, including preparing rosters, meeting notices, agenda and minutes; maintain close contact with Committee
• Identify and have primary responsibility for working with all event vendors: site, food, beverage, rentals, program, event management software contractor, music, sound, lighting, decorations, etc., including pick and delivery, as needed
• Coordinate all facets of day of logistics, from set-up to clean-up
• Conduct appeals as assigned, such as silent auction
• Work with Development Coordinator on tracking in CRM
• Work with SDD and Board members on house parties or other cultivation/solicitation events
• Participation in the organization of cultivation and stewardship events, such as Board installation, open houses, ground-breaking, etc.
• Investigate a young professionals group and identify a fund-raising project.
• Participate in Development team and cross-team meetings.
• Participate in Development cross-functions, as needed.
• Participate in Development-Communications cross-functions, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit philanthropy/development department or function, with major event planning knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to drive for in-kind and event activities in Southeast Los Angeles County.
• Ability to work night and weekend activities, as needed.
• Must have California Drivers License and Insurance

BENEFITS:

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Hybrid Schedule after 90 days (2 days remote)
• Full benefits package to all positions after 30 days of employment.
• 100% employer paid premium for HMO Health, Dental, and Vision plans offered to employees.
• 401k plan with 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Employee Discount Program (LifeMart)
• PTO that accrues to 15 days annually and increases with seniority.
• 12 Paid Holidays annually.
• Paid Office closure last week of the year.
• Opportunity for growth.
• $66,000-72,000/year starting pay, dependent on experience and skillset.