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Interfaith Community Services Inc.

Development and Communications Manager / Hybrid

Interfaith Community Services Inc., Escondido, California, United States, 92025


DescriptionOVERVIEW:

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by

Helping People Help Themselves . Interfaith is the most comprehensive social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 200+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 250, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.What You Will Do:

Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of Development plays a crucial role in developing the necessary resources to strategically support the mission of Interfaith Community Services and to achieve the vision set by the agency's Strategic plan.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis senior management position will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategies to help the development department achieve its goals.They will work closely with all departments to ensure that strategic initiatives are well-informed, effectively implemented, and aligned with Interfaith’s overarching goals.This position will also lead the creation of the Educational Hub, a new development initiative which will create educational and instructional training and presentations for the community. They will be in charge of creation, delivery format, tools, resources, budgeting and implementation. This position will ensure all strategic and educational activities align with Interfaith’s goals, mission and standards.This position helps lead a dedicated team to achieve fundraising goals and is responsible for acting as the leader of the entire department upon the absence of the Chief Development Officer.The role requires collaboration with Interfaith executive and program leadership, Board of Directors, community leaders, major donors, faith groups, local business and community partners.Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the development team.Build a culture of philanthropy across the organization that encourages staff and volunteers to be advocates for Interfaith and demonstrates the impact of philanthropy.Support the direction of agency-wide communication strategy of Interfaith, in partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Communications team.Direct planning and execution, with support of Fundraising team, of donor activities, appeals, campaigns, and fundraising events.Develop and oversee systems to express appreciation to donors, ensuring their contributions are appropriately recognized.Conduct tours of the agency and public presentations for potential donors/volunteers and other interested parties, including both individuals and groups.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will be responsible for supervising the communication team, the Educational Hub as well as providing secondary supervision to the entire Development Team. They provide daily supervision of tasks and direction and leadership to the team. They are responsible for making hiring and firing decisions, conducting performance evaluations, and identifying and promoting professional development opportunities.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONPreferred 3+ years of strategic planning and fundraising education.Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing Development activities.Experience in fundraising strategy, educational training and managing people.

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