Director of Development and Communications
Laaconline - Oakland, California, United States, 94616Work at Laaconline
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Overview
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop, oversee, and implement an organization-wide individual donor and major gift program, foundation support, planned giving, special events, capital campaigns, marketing, and communications.
Build and support LSPC’s growing Development and Communications Team, serving as thought partner, mentor, and supervisor to staff. Provide clear and useful feedback and strategic guidance to staff, including through performance evaluations.
Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement comprehensive annual fundraising plans with a focus on foundations, corporate and individual donors, and donor cultivation.
Work closely with the finance team on budgeting, grant management, and reporting processes and with the communications team to ensure compelling fundraising messaging.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Communications Manager to develop communications and messaging strategies and oversee the implementation of all communications.
Develop, write, and oversee grant proposals from beginning to end and oversee grant writing and associated activities of other team members.
Lead grant reporting.
Support grassroot fundraising efforts of All of Us or None affiliated chapters.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role with a proven track record
Demonstrated experience in a high-level nonprofit / foundation development role for a multi-million dollar organization with diverse income streams
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies, plans, and campaigns
3 years of management experience, including the supervision of staff
Strong networking / fundraising skills and experience in donor stewardship, grant writing / management, and event management
Ability to envision and convey an organization’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors
High level of resourcefulness, creativity, and solid organizational leadership
Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with people
Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation
Alignment of key values and commitment to racial and social justice
Experience or interest in working with formerly incarcerated people, and commitment and passion for supporting their power and leadership
Capacity to build working relationships with system-impacted people that are supportive and build trust and self-determination, and don’t replicate harmful system power dynamics
Adaptability, fast learning, resourcefulness, and capacity to take initiative
LSPC is an equal opportunity employer that refuses to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage formerly incarcerated people, family members, people of color, women and all qualified people to apply for this position.
To apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position to Errol Veron at errol@prisonerswithchildren.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr