Development & Communications Director

Job Details Level : Management Job Location : Administrative Offices - Los Angeles, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : $110,769.00 - $150,195.00 Salary/year Description

Note: A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Please upload cover letter and resume; only applications with both a resume and cover letter will be reviewed.

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping at-risk young people develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 25,000 young people have participated in the Corps’ classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission
We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.

Position Summary

The Development & Communications Director is a key contributor to the Corps’ success and sustainability. The Corps currently raises approximately $1.5M annually in philanthropic funds and receives between $5-10M in government grants that the Development Department assists in securing. The Director is responsible for establishing new and maintaining current fund development resources to sustain and grow the organization. The ideal Director will develop strategies and approaches to effectively increase unrestricted funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations; oversee fundraising special events; and manage all marketing and public relations efforts.

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works in partnership with senior leadership. The Development & Communications Director supervises the Sr. Grant Writer, Events & Corporate Engagement Manager, and Development & Communications Coordinator.

Essential Functions

Development & Communications Team Leadership

• In partnership with the CEO, establishes revenue goals and develops comprehensive strategies to increase fundraising of both unrestricted and targeted program donations for the organization.
• Designs and leads the implementation of annual and long-term Development & Marketing Plans to secure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Creates and manages departmental and event budgets.
• Supervises staff responsible for Salesforce (donor database) and oversees data management to ensure effective donor stewardship and data integrity over time.

Donor Stewardship & Event Management

• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors to build visibility, impact, and financial resources for the Corps, with a key focus on a portfolio of individuals capable of making gifts of $1,000+.
• Develops creative strategies to expand donor pool and strengthen donor retention.
• Supports the CEO and Board Members in the management of their donor/prospect portfolios, as well as the stewardship of other external relationships, including public officials, community partners, and volunteers.
• Oversees the design and production of all special events – in-person and virtual – ensuring that goals for fundraising, attendance, marketing, and programming are met and kept within budget, including the Corps’ signature 500-person Annual Luncheon.
• Oversees implementation of corporate engagement strategy, including service projects with corporate partners and other stakeholders, with an eye to continued stewardship.

Marketing & Communications

• Establishes vision and goals for annual communications calendar and oversees development of key messages to inform fundraising appeals (mail, email, and online), public relations, social media, website, and other communications that will engage and retain external partners.
• Writes, edits, and/or gathers content for donor outreach, marketing collateral, special reports, speeches, and presentations.
• Researches, cultivates, and executes unique cause marketing opportunities.
• Works with staff and Corpsmembers to generate content that creates authentic donor connections and supports employee and Corpsmember pride and morale.

Organizational Strategy & Leadership

• Works with the CEO, Members of the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors to assess institutional needs and priorities in the areas of fundraising and communications.
• Serves as a public face and spokesperson of the Corps in the community and to the media; attends Corps and community functions, including annual fundraising events and other events and meetings.
• Acts as a liaison to the Development & Marketing Committees of the Board.
• Assists Board Members and other key volunteers to fulfill their development and communications-related responsibilities.

Grants Management

• Oversees the grants management program, led by the Sr. Grant Writer in partnership with the Deputy Director of Operations and Program Directors, ensuring applications and reports for unrestricted and restricted program grants are submitted on time and meet all necessary requirements.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Please note that this job announcement is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports and presentations.
• Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.
• Ability to explain policies, procedures and directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including Corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
• Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
• Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations and instruction to others to promote and establish a culture of safety.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Blackbaud software and Internet research; responsibilities may include use of WordPress and Microsoft Project.
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes.
• Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
• Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited institution) in business, philanthropy, marketing, communications, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in non-profit fund development, marketing, and public relations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Salesforce experience, preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and be able to provide supporting documentation.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility).
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
• If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California.
• Reference checks will be conducted; employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.
• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• Occasional use of private vehicle for company purposes; validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the State of California. Mileage will be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $ 110,769.66 - $ 150,195.65 annually; a starting salary higher than $ 110,195.65 per year is based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year.
• 401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.

Internal Application Procedure

Upload cover letter and resume; only applications with both a resume and cover letter will be reviewed. Additionally, internal applicants must review the Transfers/Promotions guidelines and complete a LA Conservation Corps Transfer/Promotion Career Opportunity Application within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.” This information can be requested from the Human Resources Department. The internal application should be submitted to Human Resources by the Internal Closing Date or within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.”

External Application Procedure

Upload cover letter and resume; only applications with both a resume and cover letter will be reviewed . The LA Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

You will be requested to complete an application at a later date if you are chosen for an interview. Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AA/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer