Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Director of Development and Community Engagement

Location : Hybrid / Irvine / Orange County Area | Full-Time | Travel: Moderate

Department : Administration

Classification: Exempt | Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Our Mission

At A&S Management, Inc. , we are committed to supporting families and individuals with developmental disabilities by providing compassionate, person-centered care and building sustainable systems that enhance quality of life. Our leadership team is focused on strengthening community partnerships, expanding services, and ensuring long-term organizational impact.

Position Summary

The Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement is responsible for leading all foundation management, giving and grant initiatives, community relations, and development activities for two affiliated charitable foundations that support a Southern California respite care organization serving approximately 5,700 clients. This role develops and executes comprehensive foundation strategies that advance the mission, strengthen community partnerships, maximize philanthropic revenue, and expand the organization's impact throughout the region.

The Director serves as the primary leader for major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, planned giving initiatives, and foundation operations. The position works closely with executive leadership, foundation boards, community stakeholders, and key donors to secure financial support and enhance organizational visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement multi-year grant and giving strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide leadership and support to both foundation boards and related committees.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding philanthropic opportunities and trends.
• Create and monitor annual development budgets, forecasts, and foundation giving plans.

Fundraising and Revenue Development

• Lead all activities including major gifts, annual campaigns, capital campaigns, grants, planned giving, and corporate partnerships.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major partnerships supporting foundation initiatives.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities for corporate and community partners.
• Oversee giving societies and stewardship initiatives.

Foundation Management

• Manage the operational activities of two affiliated foundations.
• Support board recruitment, engagement, governance, and committee effectiveness.
• Prepare board reports, partnership updates, strategic plans, and development metrics.
• Ensure compliance with foundation bylaws, donor restrictions, and applicable nonprofit regulations.
• Coordinate board meetings, fundraising events, and foundation initiatives.

Grant Development

• Research and identify grant opportunities from public, private, and corporate funding sources.
• Oversee grant submission, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Develop compelling proposals that communicate organizational impact and outcomes.
• Maintain relationships with grant receivers, sponsors, and foundation representatives.

Community and Public Relations

• Serve as a key ambassador for the organization and affiliated foundations.
• Build relationships with civic leaders, businesses, healthcare partners, elected officials, and community organizations.
• Increase awareness of respite care services and foundation impact throughout Southern California.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, fundraisers, and community functions.
• Develop strategic partnerships that support community engagement objectives.

Donor Stewardship and Engagement

• Design and implement comprehensive recognition programs.
• Ensure timely acknowledgment, reporting, and stewardship of sponsor contributions.
• Create meaningful opportunities for donor engagement and volunteer participation.
• Develop communications that demonstrate organizational outcomes and community impact.
• Utilize donor data and analytics to improve partnership effectiveness.

Event Management

• Lead planning and execution of signature events, galas, golf tournaments, receptions, and community awareness campaigns.
• Oversee event budgets, sponsorship development, volunteer coordination, and post-event evaluations.
• Maximize event revenue while enhancing donor relationships and community engagement.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and manage foundation staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and donor-centric service.
• Establish clear performance expectations and professional development plans.
• Ensure effective use of fundraising technology and donor management systems.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive foundation management and development leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Experience supporting foundation or nonprofit governing boards.
• Proven track record managing campaigns with annual goals.
• Experience within healthcare, human services, disability services, nonprofit, or community-based organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and stewardship practices.
• Strong grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
• Ability to engage high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience utilizing CRM and donor management systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze fundraising performance metrics and drive results.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance and charitable foundation operations.

Key Performance Indicators

The Director of Development will be evaluated on:

• Annual giving achievement.
• Growth in philanthropy events participation
• Foundation asset and endowment growth.
• Corporate sponsorship revenue.
• Donor retention and engagement rates.
• Board engagement and effectiveness.
• Community partnership development.
• Development budget management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Leadership growth and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to directly impact organizational growth and community engagement.

Apply Today!

Join an organization that values leadership, innovation, and community impact. Submit your application and take the next step in your career with A&S Management, Inc.

A&S Management, Inc . is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.