Head of Nonprofit Development

Recruiting for a Los Angeles based, Non-profit Organization**

This position will work closely with the President & CEO and External Affairs team to achieve fundraising goals. The Development Director is responsible for growing and sustaining the base of individual and institutional donors, manage donor and corporate relationships, and participate in networking and partnership activities to elevate the visibility of the org. This position reports to the President & CEO and works as a part of, and in collaboration with, a diverse and results-oriented External Affairs team that centers the needs of students

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Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Strong project management skills. Knowledge and experience using donor management software (CRM)
Passion for the organization’s mission and commitment to community engagement.

Individual Giving & Foundations :
Develop and execute a comprehensive donor outreach plan to grow the org’s individual donor base, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Manage a portfolio of individual donors, including its Board of Directors, and foundations, with a focus on unrestricted gifts, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with donors.
Support with donor management and cultivation, correspondence, preparing reports and performance dashboards, and development of resources and collateral for development purpose
Administer grant management process including grant writing, compliance, monitor grant status and reporting.
Partner with External Affairs team to develop and execute a comprehensive plan to grow and sustain corporate giving, through sponsorships, grants, and partnerships, utilizing strategic campaigns for engagemet
Support the team in the development and execution of special events, including events, community events, and fundraisers.
In collaboration with the External Affairs Team, design and write pitch and cultivation materials for online, email and print distributors.
Partner with the External Affairs Team to track and measure the success of the org's outreach and fundraising campaings.
Demonstrated understanding of fundraising and development tools and best practices
The ideal candidate will be an outgoing relationship-builder that is responsible for all partnerships and fundraising related to the organization. You will identify prospects and build a pipeline of talent that will help accelerate the company's financial