JOB SUMMARY:

In collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Marketing Director, the Development Director is responsible for meeting specific annual revenue, donor cultivation and stewardship goals, contributing to the overall achievement of LSA’s fundraising goals. Lead implementation of the strategic direction, work plan/programs that cultivate, solicit and steward individual, corporations and family foundation donors. Partners with the Marketing Department for outreach and external communication designed to expand awareness in the community of LSA and its unique contributions and value.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Executive Director to design and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans and goals.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans to meet annual and planned giving goals.
• Research, initiate and cultivate relationships with current and prospective individual donors to secure gifts of all sizes.
• Lead, inspire and motivate Resource Development Committee members and volunteers to assist with fundraising and awareness building efforts.
• Train and support board members, staff and community supporters to cultivate, solicit and thank current and prospective donors.
• Prepare contacts for targeted appeals to meet fundraising goals; oversee transmittal to appropriate and accurate lists of recipients.
• Oversee planning and implementation of two large events to increase knowledge of agency programs, cultivate donor relationships and raise funds.
• Plan and execute a Donor Appreciation event.
• Responsible for donor data entry into Hubspot and acknowledgment process.
• Work with a Grant Writer, to identify new potential grant opportunities, determine grant eligibility requirements, submit formal grant applications and track progress.
• Attend all board meetings and sub-committee meetings as required.
• Additional tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Demonstrated proficiency with donor data bases and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Goggle docs.

Minimum 5 years fundraising experience.

Marketing and non-profit experience preferred.

Experience in grant seeking, writing and administration.

Familiarity with social media communication such as Facebook, You Tube, Instagram, and so on.

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, and be self-motivated.

Willingness and ease in soliciting funding from individuals, corporate sources and foundations.

Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with donors, board members, staff, volunteers and vendors.

Ability to think strategically and creatively, including the ability to initiate and set priorities.

Excellent communication skills, especially strategic relationship building, public speaking and fundraising.

EDUCATION: BA Degree

Additional Requirements

• This position is a mandated reporter, and is required to observe all consumers rights, report unusual occurrences as specified in Title 22, California Code of Regulations.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance and a good driving record, and undergo fingerprint and criminal record check, and provide results of health screening and TB testing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is nearly absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust). This position is a combination of in office presence and working from home.

Risk/Safety Conditions: There is little or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position.

Essential Physical Activities: Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. and ask for assistance when needed.

DISCLAIMER

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Campbell, CA 95008 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Campbell, CA 95008