Director of Development (Non-Profit)

About the Job

Join Alliance for Community Empowerment as the Director of Development and lead comprehensive resource development efforts-including fundraising, grant writing, digital presence, and donor engagement-to secure our long-term financial sustainability. Collaborating closely with leadership, you'll oversee data-driven strategies that diversify funding, strengthen reserves, and drive meaningful impact across our community programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all aspects of ACE's fund development program; develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy that diversifies revenue across grants, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate/community partnerships.
• Partner with the CEO, CPO and Board Advancement Committee on short- and long-term development plans; serve on the executive leadership team; assess funding gaps and forecast funding needs across programs.
• With Marketing, design and execute diversified strategies (annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special campaigns, events) to meet or exceed revenue goals; build an individual giving program from the ground up with strong donor communications and stewardship.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors; maintain a comprehensive donor database via ACE's CRM; manage multiple revenue streams; engage key supporters with the CEO and Board to secure sustained or increased commitments.
• Lead grant research, proposal development, and submissions for government, corporate, and foundation funding; collaborate with the CEO, CPO, and program staff on competitive proposals and budgets; coordinate post-award handoff meetings covering deliverables, timelines, and compliance.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders aligned with ACE's mission, leveraging grant search platforms; track renewal deadlines for existing grants and contracts.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board Advancement Committee; cultivate community partner and funder relationships; represent ACE at events and meetings; help identify prospective donors, volunteers, and future committee members.
• Align development efforts with the annual budget alongside the CPO; monitor fundraising metrics and report progress to the CEO and Advancement Committee; ensure ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and regulatory compliance; maintain accurate records of contributions, grants, and pledges.
• Supervise and mentor development staff, interns, and volunteers; train and support staff and board members in fundraising; ensure all activities reflect ACE's mission and values; support risk management through contractual/grant compliance; other duties as assigned by the CEO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines; proficient with technology, including written, multimedia, and video storytelling software.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; fosters a safe, positive, inclusive work environment; demonstrates cultural competence and humility.
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; shows creativity, initiative, adaptability, and accountability; receptive to feedback, supervision, and procedural improvement with a solution-oriented approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 5+ years of progressively responsible experience as a Development Director, Grants Manager, or similar senior nonprofit role, including 3 years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success securing significant private, foundation, and government grants/contracts; experience managing donor relationships, campaigns, and events; knowledge of donor databases, CRM systems, and fundraising software.
• Current California Driver's License, clean DMV record, and adequate auto insurance; must complete a DOJ criminal background check and credit check.

The anticipated pay for candidates who will work in California is $120,000. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering disadvantaged communities in the San Fernando Valley. ACE provides education, workforce development, violence intervention & prevention, reentry navigation and mental health services for marginalized individuals and families. Since its inception, ACE has assisted thousands of individuals in overcoming barriers by addressing the core issues facing their low-income communities. ACE's core programs include YouthBuild, GRYD, SECTOR, and Parenting. Our fundamental belief is that when people are provided with the right tools, positive role models, and opportunities, they can transform their lives and their communities. Alliance for Community Empowerment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.