A Place Called Home has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Non Profit Professional to come in and utilize their skills to implement creative ways to support the mission and vision of the organization while making a difference in the community.ABOUT USA Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles.
APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities.
As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them.
Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.Our mission is to serve youth and families directly and the optimal way to do that is in person.
The majority of our positions require employees to work onsite at our facilities.
We will always comply with or exceed government and public health safety mandates.
Our priorities and policies to protect the safety and health of our staff and members may require special protocols on our campus and/or may require us to work remotely on a temporary basis.APCH COVID-19 Vaccination PolicyA Place Called Home will be mandating COVID-19 vaccines for our staff.
Consistent with our mission and values, and the duty to provide and maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards, A Place Called Home (“APCH”) has adopted this policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our staff and our families, members and their families, volunteers, vendors, and others who spend time on our campus, and the community, from the risks associated with COVID-19.
All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organization’s HR department.How To Apply:After setting up your account, please ensure to fully complete the application in order to be considered.
The application will be considered complete, once you have submitted your resume, cover letter and have signed the application.commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:A Place Called Home is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication.
We don’t just talk the talk but we walk the walk.
Below are just some ways in which we support our staff:Health and WellnessHMO & PPO Medical and Dental Plans with APCH covering the majority of the group costs25K Basic & Accidental Life Insurance-no cost to the employeeFSA, DFSA and Supplemental Insurance to support your out of pocket costs401K Retirement Plan with employer matchGenerous Time-off: Paid winter break, 2 wellness days, 13 holidays, 2 weeks vacation, 88 hours for sick days, Incentive time off opportunitiesAssistance and funds for emergenciesEmployee Assistance program to support your work life balanceProfessional DevelopmentGallup’s Strengths Assessment for all employeesQuarterly Employee TrainingSpecialized Manager TrainingLeadership Training through our Leaders In Training Program (LIT)Professional development support and financial assistanceCPR & First Aid Training certificationCollaborationEmployee Engagement Committees: employee recognition, new hire experience, supporting community organizations, creating fun staff events, justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and wellness.Monthly Employee Acknowledgment by Colleagues and SupervisorsEmployee Portal
– Staff Communication & Resources available at any timeTouchPoint-Monthly all staff meetingsJob Title: Director of DevelopmentDepartment: DevelopmentReports to: CDOSUMMARYUnder the direction of the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development actively raises philanthropic support for the agency through exceptional relationship management, dynamic leadership for fundraising initiatives and other activities under their purview, and directly manages a team that includes the institutional giving staff.
In addition to their supervisory responsibilities, they will maintain and expand the agency’s major gift program, build relationships with individual donors to secure philanthropic support for the agency, and develop a strong and diversified pipeline of support.
The Director of Development will work with the CDO to develop annual short
– and long-term fundraising targets and execute fundraising goals as per A Place Called Homes development plan in alignment with the agencys overall strategic plan.
This is a highly collaborative role in which the Director of Development will work across teams and domains to develop and deliver on multi-dimensional fundraising strategies.As a member of APCH’s Executive Management Team (EMT), the Director of Development will demonstrate transparency, model accountability and commitment to mission and ongoing learning.
At all times, they will lead with integrity and work to create and maintain a sense of team unity and stability as the agency and the greater landscape evolve.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Fundraising and DevelopmentAdeptly manage a personal portfolio of assigned prospects; build and manage relationships with individual donors and prospects with the capacity to give major gifts ($10,000) and leadership gifts ($50,000); formulate and implement effective strategies to secure new and increased gifts (both unrestricted and restricted); conduct regular and personalized donor outreach to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors toward annual and multi-year pledges.Produce cogent and compelling fundraising proposals and supporting documents, including gift agreements as needed to solicit and close major gifts.
Produce personalized letters and messages to thank and engage donors, and ensure that donors receive excellent customer service and stewardship.
Develop and implement strategies to re-engage lapsed donors.Collaborate with the Sr.
Director of Special Initiatives and External Relations to ensure that all areas of overlap are communicated, planned and executed, particularly around the solicitation of event sponsorships, ticket sales and donations from individual donors.
Recruit and coordinate with event chairs, board members, committee members, volunteers and event honorees and their representatives.Work collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing team to refine Annual Fund messaging, marketing and collaterals, and to develop a pipeline that moves annual fund donors toward becoming recurring and/or major gift donors.
Coordinate activities to raise unrestricted funds via email campaigns, social media, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising and other means.Build and maintain strong working relationships with key staff in Programs, Operations and Data to understand program needs and opportunities, scout potential donor stewardship and cultivation opportunities, and develop fluency with the agencys story and substantiating data.Monitor industry best practices and trends, filter and propose innovative fundraising strategies and tactics for implementation at A Place Called Home.Other related duties as assigned by the CDO.Organizational and AdministrativeServe as a member of the APCH Executive Management Team, and contribute insight and input on agency-wide strategy, prioritization and problem-solving.Directly supervise two staff (Senior Manager and Assistant Manager of Grants); provide mentorship and coaching to the Associate Director of Development in their capacity as a junior gift officer with a new portfolio.
Manage team and work using agreed upon metrics; ensure that team members are fully informed of plans, campaigns, schedules, communications collateral, goals and benchmarks; track progress toward goals and support a culture of continuous improvement through working smarter with current resources.Provide visible leadership, inspiration and direction to the combined development and communications staff (current team of 12).
Foster an enthusiastic and collaborative spirit of learning.
Mentor, coach, encourage and serve the team, providing support for personal and professional development.
Actively support and contribute to a healthy culture and ecosystem at APCH, including through employee engagement initiatives via committee work and professional development initiatives.Work in close partnership with the CDO and others on the development and monitoring of the annual budget.Monitor progress toward goals for all campaigns, analyze results, and report to the CEO, CDO, Board, senior management, and others.
Supervise and execute all reporting to donors in their purview.Because data hygiene is everyones responsibility, collaborate with the Associate Director of Development and the Assistant Manager of Development Operations to ensure that donor and gift records reports are maintained accurately and updated in a timely fashion.
Conduct appropriate research on donors and prospects and file key findings in Salesforce.QualificationsThe ideal Director of Development will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards, is high energy by nature, and enjoys partnering with others to achieve successful outcomes.
To be successful in this role the Director will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency:Integrity & TrustWidely trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual.
Able to present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.AdaptableAdapts to change and considers new approaches with an open mind.AccountableDemonstrates impeccable work ethic.
Consistently and reliably performs tasks as required and above all takes ownership of completing assigned duties and responsibilities to the highest degree.Learning & DevelopmentActively investigates and pursues new perspectives, learning opportunities, training and development.
Is committed to investigating new information, skills, and behaviors and actively works to improve performance, accomplish tasks, achieve excellent results, and share knowledge.CompassionDemonstrates care and concern for the challenges and circumstances of others.
Makes organizational spirit-tending a consistent priority and proactively seeks opportunities to help others according to humanistic and organizational values.As a Director, it will also be expected to excel in the five management competencies of: motivating others, communication, managing systems, leadership, work quality and innovation.
The Director will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development.
Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions.
Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.Technical and Performance SkillsExcellent Oral and Written CommunicationProfessionalismCustomer ServiceTime Management & DelegationAbility to MultitaskFlexibilityMission-DrivenDedicated to excellenceDetail-OrientedStrong Project Management SkillsMicrosoft Office SkillsGoogle Suite SkillsBilingual (Spanish/English) a plusEducation/Training/ExperienceBachelors degree or equivalent work experience8-10 years of non-profit fundraising experience requiredMinimum 4-5 years of management experience requiredProven track record of successfully cultivating, closing and retaining gifts of $25,000 and up from individuals requiredBudget management experience a significant plusGrant solicitation and management a significant plusExperience with fundraising events and communications a plusKnowledge and experience with Salesforce preferredExperience in support or leadership position for a capital campaign preferredPhysical and Mental DemandsAble to work in a dynamic and high energy environment typical of a youth centerWalking, standing required on daily basisSitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of timeLift up to 25 pounds occasionallyAble to communicate and convey accurate informationAdditional InformationStrong commitment to personal and team excellence, innovation and constant growth and improvementAbility to think strategically and creatively, as well as to innovate, implement and follow-throughDeep appreciation for and personal interest in the APCH mission and communityAbility to work under pressure, with grace, diplomacy and joyAbility to be a compelling advocate and ambassador for A Place Called HomeA Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.Please let us know if you are an APCH Alumni/aeBackground screening required