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Shelby American, Inc.

Director of Development & Communications

Shelby American, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. Title:

Director of Development and Communications Base Salary Range:

$125,000-$148,000 plus benefits FTE:

Full-Time – Exempt We are seeking a dynamic and experienced

Director of Development and Communications

who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment! Our Mission:

The Mission of South-Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services. General Summary:

Oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising by identifying, soliciting, and securing funding from public and private sectors that match the goals and objectives of SCFHC programs. Gather information from various departments and coordinate/write grant proposals for government, corporate and foundation funds. Follow up with grantors to determine/monitor grant status. Propose and/or coordinate grant reports and interface with funders to respond to information requests. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties: In collaboration with the Board of Directors Development Committee and the CEO, develop an annual fundraising plan which includes the number of grants (foundation, corporate, government) that will be solicited per year, fundraising goals, prospects, and timelines. Develop a portfolio of major gift donors/prospects and manage the fundraising strategy for these donors with primary responsibility for cultivation and stewardship. Remain up to date on organizational goals, objectives, and activities; creatively and strategically develop and manage a cohesive annual communications plan and media-relations strategy that energizes and attracts a diverse group of donors, professionals, and supporters to SCFHC’s programs. Oversee government and foundation grant management by writing proposal narratives for and submitting applications (city, state, federal). Maintain current funder relationships and continue to broaden SCFHC’s base of foundation funders by researching and cultivating new relationships. Ensure high data integrity standards and timely gift acknowledgments through overseeing procedures and proper management of donor customer relationship management system. Establish and maintain internal and external relationships and execute growth and retention strategies to ensure that patient population growth is in alignment with SCFHC HRSA and UDS requirements. Design and implement comprehensive external and internal communication strategies that elevate the health center to varied audiences using tactics and channels including web, social media, earned media, events, search engine optimization, etc. Develop policies and procedures related to outreach and marketing strategies. Write letters of inquiry/intent. Prepare and submit grant applications as outlined in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization. Obtain/gather data and statistics from various departments for grant application and reports. Partner with staff leadership to effectively communicate program goals to funders, aligning communications strategy and calendar with outreach goals and internal messaging. Qualifications and Certifications: BA degree in Writing, English, Journalism, Business Administration degree preferred, or an equivalent of education plus knowledge of community health programming. Master’s degree, a plus. Certification with AGWA (American Grant Writer’s Association), optional, but a plus. Experience: Must have minimum 3-5 years grant writing experience in the nonprofit sector. Experience working on HRSA grants and EHB portal, a plus. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing. Must have knowledge of and strong ties in the Los Angeles development community. Must be proficient in fundraising software. Commitment to the organization’s mission. Must be comfortable developing relationships and working with key stakeholders. Knowledge of research methods and grant administration. Excellent written and verbal skills, advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, and experience using donor database. Ability to read, analyze, and produce reports. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits: Benefits: Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance. 403 (b) Retirement Plan. Education Reimbursement Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR, or other areas of the company.

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