What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Advancement position at Cameron House Jobs?

Job Description

Description :

Cameron House is a 150 year old institution that is deeply woven into San Francisco history and rooted in faith-based outreach and support. We proudly hold the honor of serving the evolving needs of the San Francisco Chinese community. Cameron House is a hub of year-round programs and services. These programs include our heritage youth school, adult ESL and computer classes, counseling services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, domestic violence intervention, and case management for accessing all of the San Francisco area community resources available for immigrants with low to moderate income. We empower community members to build strength and resilience through family-centered programs, and help people learn, heal, and thrive.

Job Summary

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads all activities for the Advancement department. Responsibilities include : working in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a member of the executive team; supervising one (1) direct report; executing annual and planned giving campaigns; advancing community impact work; increasing private philanthropy and seeking new funding opportunities; and overseeing branding, marketing, and communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Campaign Leadership

Lead and manage the planning and execution of campaign components, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values and strategic goals

Partner with the CEO in maintaining positive relationships with funders and in securing new funding sources, align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities and initiatives

Plan, develop, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies, including institutional giving, foundation portfolio, building alumni network, prospecting, donor cultivation, and solicitation plans

Stay informed about fundraising trends and best practices, continually evaluate and report on the effectiveness of development strategies, and adjust, integrate new ideas and enhance efforts as needed

Donor and Community Engagement

Nurture engagement with current and prospective donors

Represent Cameron House at community events, networking functions, and meetings to promote our mission and fundraising goals

Guide the planning and delivery of a calendar of special events; leverage board, staff, and volunteers to cultivate and engage key philanthropic stakeholders

Marketing and Communications

Lead the planning, execution, and management of fundraising, branding, marketing, and communications initiatives

Oversee external communications and ensure messaging aligns with the organization's brand, mission, values and strategic goals

Update and refine brand assets and collateral in accordance with the organization’s strategic initiatives

Team Management

Supervise and mentor department staff

Foster team collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement

Partner with Human Resources in recruitment, development, performance management and offboarding of staff

System Development and Reporting

Improve systems and platforms for fundraising activities, ensuring efficient tracking and reporting of donations and grants

Regularly report on fundraising progress, campaign milestones, and strategies to the Executive Director and Board of Directors

Oversee the continuous improvement of a customer relations management system (Salesforce) to communicate and engage with, and track key stakeholder relationships (e.g., potential / current donors, volunteers, board, staff, partners, community leadership, funders, alumni

Core Competencies

Basic Abilities

A commitment to community-centered social impact work and engagement

Willing and wanting to support the voices, visions and needs of the San Francisco Asian American community

Working knowledge of operating and capital fund development

Working knowledge of public relations, communications, and marketing principles, strategies, and tactics

Strong Communication Skills

Bi-lingual / Bi-literate in English and Cantonese / Mandarin is a plus!

Superb writing and verbal skills, able to communicate information and ideas clearly that facilitate engagement and inspiration to support and donate to the organization

Ability to produce attractive and effective marketing materials and communications; including an ability to write reports and business correspondence

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Able to listen well and create positive relationships through teamwork, customer service, tact, dependability, diplomacy, flexibility, and humor

Able to nurture and engage relationships toward mutually beneficial philanthropic outcomes

Possesses strong leadership and team management skills, knows how to supervise staff to ensure consistently successful results

Computer Knowledge

Proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

Ability to Reason & Think Critically

Ability to analyze data to assess fundraising performance and develop data-driven strategies

Knows how to research, qualify and cultivate donors

Requirements :

Required : Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field

Required : Minimum five (5) years of experience of progressive fundraising and campaign management experience, particularly in cultivating large donation giving

Including : managing current donors and building a portfolio of new donor prospects

Required : Experience creating planned giving opportunities, such as bequests

Required : Experience engaging foundation partners and securing local / regional foundation grants

Required : Experience advancing gift discussions and closing major gifts in partnership with board members and the CEO

Preferred : Experience working in Salesforce familiarity is desired

Preferred : Some experience and / or familiarity with fundraising software and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Preferred : Certified FundRaising Executive certification

Important!

All candidates must fulfill the following requirements upon being hired :

Achieve satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice via Live Scan

Undergo a screening for tuberculosis

Complete a Sexual Harassment Prevention training

NOTE : It's important for you to know we appreciate cover letters, they help us understand why you are interested in working with us and they show us how you express yourself in writing. We will prioritize applicants who provide a cover letter. In your cover letter, please share a brief overview of how your qualifications align with the requirements for this position.

Compensation

As a financial steward of public funds, Cameron House is committed to pay equity and transparency. Cameron House offers competitive base salaries aligned with the market midpoint for not-for-profit organizations of similar size. To maintain this commitment, Cameron House does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each offer is carefully calculated using benchmarking data. This is an exempt (salary) role with a pay range of $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 a year.

Benefits

401(k) 4% Employer Match

100% Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits & Free Parking

Wellness Support : Free Local Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

15 Days of Paid Vacation (to start)

13 Paid Holidays

10 Days of Sick Time

Cameron House aspires to make the online job application process accessible to any and all users.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, and would like to request assistance or accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@cameronhouse.org

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any bias including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.

Lastly, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000

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