Director of Development

Overall Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director will serve as the head of all resource mobilization for the Los Angeles area and for SFK global.  Position is the lead to the President on all fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities:

    * Design and implement all aspects of SFK's strategic development plan, including immediate, long-term resource goals, development plans and donor relations management plan;

    *  Work closely with volunteer fundraising committees;

    *  Supervise Development Managers in each SFK site (staff pending being hired);

    * Research, identify, and cultivate strong, dynamic relationships with potential funding sources and partnership opportunities, including individual and institutional (public and private) funding sources;

 * Develop new and creative approaches to fundraising, marketing, and other activities that encourage community and public awareness and support, including web-based (and other) fundraising strategies;

    * Manage the execution of fundraising strategies, including organizing volunteers, submitting proposals, managing events, soliciting donors, and organizing financial communications;

    * Oversee all grant activities including writing, positioning and securing grants

    * Oversee all donor relations and maintenance of donor database to ensure maximum efficiencies and tracking of sponsorship and donor financing

    * Execute stewardship activities, such as gift acknowledgement and the preparation of reports to current/potential donors, and other internal/external audiences;

    * Develop program budgets, work plans, schedules and other tools to manage fundraising processes;

    * Promote SFK's mission and vision in public and private communications.

Consults with:

• Executive Director and President
• Key organizational advisors (formerly from advisory boards)
• Board of Directors (once expanded)

Term of employment:

• Full time

Qualifications (necessary skills and experience required):

    * Bachelor's degree;

    * Minimum 10 years of experience in a development-related position, which must include development writing, research, design, and strategy;

    * Demonstrated ability to assess and implement successful fundraising from new sources of support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, preferably with a proven record of increasing and/or diversifying contribution revenue;

    * Demonstrated ability to fundraise large-scale projects and amass fundraising dollars from at least $500,000 and above;

    *  Working with education based-organization is a plus

    * Exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong staff management and team-building skills, ease and poise in social and professional settings with donors and Board members;

    * Excellent organizational skills; ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment;

    * Passion for the mission of SFK and the enthusiasm and skill to communicate that passion to potential sponsors;

    * An understanding of the donor community and the ability to be a well-respected and effective representative of the program;

    * Location:  Los Angeles.

To Apply:

SFK is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in both its staff and important work. Please no inquiries or phone calls. Applicants selected for interviews will be duly notified. Nominations or applications, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references, should be sent to Rachel Cummings – hr [at] sfk [dot] org.