Strategic Development Director, Los Angeles Fundraising

Posse Foundation, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Posse Foundation, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Development Director to lead the site’s fundraising with the national team, shaping strategies to expand funding and collaborating on proposals, reports, and budgets.

You will coordinate events and corporate solicitations while managing donor relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in development, with strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven years minimum as a development professional.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness to take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel; experience with fundraising databases.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with donors, volunteers and the public.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement annual development plan and strategy to raise about $3 million.
• Develop a pipeline of prospects and arrange meetings.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate, foundation staff, and individual donors.
• Maintain portfolios of fundraising prospects and donors.
• Plan and help lead advisory board meetings and related activities.
• Expand Posse supporters network in Los Angeles with advisory board members.
• Plan fundraising events and develop strategy for corporate donations.

Skills

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Public speaking

Communication skills

Excel

Fundraising database

Independent work

Time management

Event planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Fundraising database

Job description

Posse Foundation, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Development Director to lead the site’s fundraising with the national team, shaping strategies to expand funding and collaborating on proposals, reports, and budgets.

You will coordinate events and corporate solicitations while managing donor relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in development, with strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced