Development Director - Historic Site & Education (Hybrid)

e-Active B.V.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, CA seeks a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program aligned with our Preservation, Innovation, Education and Stewardship pillars. You will play a senior leadership role building a culture of philanthropy and guiding donor engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will design plans, manage major gifts, grants and events; supervise three development professionals; collaborate with the board and partners, and travel locally to

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in a leadership position for fundraising.
• 5+ years of supervisor’s experience is required.
• BA/BS and/or equivalent experience required, master’s degree preferred.
• Proven record in soliciting and closing major gifts of $50,000 and up.
• Experience supporting Board Members and senior staff in portfolio management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing annual fund appeal-driven fundraising activities strongly preferred.
• Strong familiarity of corporate and foundation philanthropy and best practices for relationship management.
• Proven ability to articulate an organization’s unique value proposition powerfully and succinctly, and adapt this case for support to corporations, private foundations, family foundations, and other philanthropic audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a fundraising plan that includes donor segmentation, objectives for various fundraising streams, staff and board involvement, and defined roles and targets.
• Manage solicitation and stewardship activities in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board.
• Lead the major gifts program and serve as primary major gifts officer.
• Oversee revenue forecasting, budgeting, and financials for funding submissions.
• Support the Executive Director to advance Board engagement in fundraising; attend meetings and liaise with committees.
• Recruit, retain, and supervise a team of three development professionals and provide coaching.
• Plan and execute special events to boost fundraising growth (gala, golf, donor gatherings).
• Lead and maximize fundraising appeals (Long Beach Gives, GivingTuesday, End of Year Appeal, Annual Impact Report).
• Establish institutional giving programs and ensure compliance with grant and sponsorship standards.
• Collaborate with the Chair of the Philanthropy Committee and Executive Director on operating plans and budgets.
• Oversee an active Grants Program; pursue new opportunities.
• Spearhead Planned Giving initiatives and nurture relationships with funders and supporters.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Staff management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DonorPerfect

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, CA seeks a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program aligned with our Preservation, Innovation, Education and Stewardship pillars. You will play a senior leadership role building a culture of philanthropy and guiding donor engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will design plans, manage major gifts, grants and events; supervise three development professionals; collaborate with the board and partners, and travel locally to