What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Mid-City Family Resource Center?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Mid-City Community Advocacy Network (Mid-City CAN), a 501c3 collaborative, is comprised of hundreds of partners and thousands of community members. Mid-City CAN's mission is to build a safe, productive, and healthy community through collaboration, advocacy, and organizing.

For over 35 years, Mid-City CAN plays an essential role in the community and the San Diego Region by facilitating dialogue, identifying common issues, spearheading advocacy, and training community members to take leadership roles in affecting change. Some of our campaign wins include $5.1 million towards two skate parks and a recreation center, the Halal school lunch program, and a regional no-cost transit pass for youth (Youth Opportunity Pass).

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director , is responsible for the design, execution, management, and expansion of Mid-City CAN's fundraising program. The Development Director cultivates new donors and stewards existing donors to increase revenue while managing grant maker relations and supporting other giving strategies. This position supervises a Media Specialist and will supervise an Events Manager in the future. This position is part of the senior leadership team and works to align fundraising efforts with Mid-City CAN's advocacy strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with the executive director to design and execute an annual fundraising plan with monetary goals
Direct and build upon Mid-City CAN's fundraising approach; includes digital and traditional individual giving, events, and grant writing
Maintain the annual fundraising calendar that intersects with staff media and event calendars; review and present monthly at all-staff meetings
Proactively develop, prioritize, and act on fundraising opportunities; engage appropriate staff, contractors, or community members in the process
Proactively cultivate relationships with donors by regularly engaging them in Mid-City CAN activities
Meet with grant funders and build upon existing relationships; develop strong working relationships with program officers, government officials, and others
Identify grant opportunities, screen for alignment and feasibility, assign and ensure progress to completion
Draft letters of intent, write short proposals, assign large complex proposals to grant writers, includes; framing, editing, and collaborating with appropriate internal or external partners
Schedule and assign funder site visits
Write or edit reports and follow up with funders
Research and qualify prospects to identify new individual donors and build a large base of support; monitor and maintain online giving
Develop a case for support and prepare relevant information for submission or presentation to prospects or grant makers, solicit gifts
Cultivate and steward strong relationships with supporters and donors that include donor recognition levels, upgrade strategies, and recognition
Plan and organize development events such as meet and greets, house parties, and annual Impact Dinner via event manager, contractors, and relevant staff; ensure events are underwritten
Lead consultant activities to ensure success and increase revenue
Oversee execution of marketing and promotion for Mid-City CAN activities via media specialist to ensure inclusion of donor appeals and maximize revenue generation
Ensure continuity across Mid-City CAN fundraising, campaign, and communications efforts
Monitor and track fundraising results by category and / or appeal on an ongoing basis to measure results and track progress toward goals
Use donor software for tracking, reporting, and analysis, while ensuring donor privacy, data accuracy, and timeliness of acknowledgements and reporting
Attend external civic and cultural events in the community; represent the organization by speaking at public events as requested
Other duties as assigned

Leadership

Effectively communicate Mid-City CAN's mission and vision

Demonstrate and ensure high standards of conduct and integrity in work

Adapt strategically and proactively to changes in environment

Establish and model effective working relations with coworkers, donors, volunteers, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Foster a culture of philanthropy across all dimensions of the organization

Leverage current fundraising competencies to build upon these efforts and expand to meet the strategic and financial requirements of the organization

Ensure fundraising plans and strategies align with Mid-City CAN values, communications, and advocacy

Interact with Mid-City CAN Board of Directors and support Board Fundraising Committee by meeting regularly in-person, attending all board meetings (evenings) and preparing philanthropic Board reports in advance of meetings

Management

This position will immediately supervise 1 staff person, the Media Specialist, and will expand to supervise one additional staff person, an Events Manager, per details below :

On-board and supervise subordinate staff

Assign duties to staff by explaining how those duties are to be done, providing clear timelines, measurable goals, and communicating a vision for success

Execute internal organizational operations to maximize productivity and efficiency of staff performance

Coordinate the execution of staff work plans and fundraising strategies to increase revenue

Ensure staff maintains focus and alignment with their work plans, organizational values, and fundraising strategies through their daily activities

Manage staff performance by completing performance evaluations, setting goals, holding staff accountable to progress, addressing problems through corrective actions, and praising good performance / accomplishments

Conduct regular, on-going in-person supervision discussions with staff to provide feedback, guidance, and mentoring

Provide staff with assistance and support in thinking strategically, resolving dilemmas, and coordinating shared learnings

Manage conflict by intervening and resolving concerns and complaints among staff or collaborative members proactively

Conduct hiring and terminations in conjunction with human resources

Enforce personnel policies to ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures

Conduct regular unit meetings while ensuring staff attendance and completion of required program reports on time

Approve time sheets, travel, and requests for time off on deadline

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's or master's degree in nonprofit leadership or management, or master's in business administration or sales, or commensurate professional experience with an established track record of success, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credentials a plus

5 years of development or sales experience, including individual giving, grant writing or events with successful revenue results

Experience developing and achieving goals for budgets over $2M

Engaging storyteller who can drive personal connection to Mid-City CAN's mission, vision, and values in alignment with advocacy work.

Exceptional writing and proofreading skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of audiences through various mediums (verbal, print, online) in English language

Proficiency in Office 365 universal applications is required, Zoom, Nation Builder, One Cause, and NetSuite CRM, highly preferred; and the ability and willingness to learn new technology systems as needed

Ability to read information and / or reports quickly for comprehension and analyze, summarize, and / or organize information for others

Bilingual a plus but not required, in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Arabic, or other language, and a commitment to using bilingual language skills on a routine basis without assistance from an interpreter or translator

Possess a passion for social justice that translates to daily interactions

Ability to build consensus and effectively manage conflict

Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced flexible environment and meet deadlines

Ability to self-direct, take initiative, and work independently, while also being able to work as part of a team when needed

Exceptional presentation skills, confident speaking skills, follows the appropriate chain of command, and demonstrates effective written communication

Ability to work with and maintain positive relationships with diverse constituencies and sensitivity in dealing with diversity issues including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, economic status

Flexible and ability to adapt to learning new ideas and concepts, responding to changes and last-minute requests

Ability to occasionally travel out of county (approximately 3 times per year) and to work evenings and / or weekends (several times per month)

Access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasks

Access to mobile phone and willing to use it for job-related tasks

Ability to work in-person (or at home if required), majority of work is expected to be in-person with hybrid at-home options

Commitment to personal professional growth and development

Exude professional conduct, standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, confidentiality, and maintain emotional composure

Exhibits a high level of integrity, ethics, transparency, leadership style, and trust

Excellent interpersonal skills and exude a positive attitude

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times

Physical Requirements and Work Environment : Work is performed in an office or community setting; employee regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment 6 to 8 hours per day; occasionally lifts, carries, and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Position involves regular use of a computer and keyboard, telephone, and face-to-face communications; employee should be able to communicate clearly and professionally in all of these manners. Position works in community settings, may be standing at event table, and walks neighborhood for several hours on as needed basis. The employee may spend periods of time sitting, standing, or walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health and Safety

Strictly comply with all applicable public health orders and organizational safety protocols

Work as part of a team among colleagues to assist with unforeseen health-related projects

Conduct work in person as health order allow (PPE provided as needed), majority of work is expected to be in-person with hybrid at-home options

Remain flexible in order to adjust to changing safety protocols and health orders as needed

Compensation : The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is commensurate with work experience, skills, and educational background, in the range of $85,000 - &98,000 annually.

To Apply : Please submit your resume and cover letter for this position through the job board. No phone calls, walk-ins or recruiters, please.

Mid-City CAN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

85,000 - $98,000 per year

Salary : $85,000 - $98,000

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