Director of Development

Los Angeles City College Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1968 to increase the educational opportunities for students of Los Angeles City College by managing existing funds and raising new funds for a broad assortment of scholarships, programs and initiatives.

Founded in 1929, Los Angeles City College is a public, two-year coeducational institution, offering Associate of Arts degrees, non-degree programs, and career training. Serving residents of Los Angeles' Metro urban cluster, LACC's student population is among the most diverse in the nation. Los Angeles City College is the flagship institution of the Los Angeles Community College District, which is composed of nine colleges.

Position Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage community members, including alumni. Serving as an ambassador, the Director of Development is charged with securing commitments from alumni, emeriti, and other individual donors to provide support for students, faculty and special initiatives; professional expertise and volunteer service; collaborating with faculty members and various department staff to create and maintain pathways for community and alumni participation that advance the goals of the institution; work with the Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship for donors.

The Director will work with College programs and departments to produce events and support programming at LA City College to engage and cultivate donor prospects. With more than 500,000 alumni, 15,000 students, and 400 faculty and staff to cultivate support for the Los Angeles City College Foundation; the Director of Development leads efforts to increase partnership revenue and annual giving while continuing to build a strong base of support.

The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director and is a senior member of the Foundation team. This is an in-person role located at the LACC campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Focusing on major and planned gifts from the LACC community who include alumni, emeriti, and community friends by routinely identifying and qualifying alumni prospects for gifts; development of a donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plan. Execute written contact reports filed in Raiser's Edge and participation in prospect identification and management meetings.
• Planning, implementing and promoting programs that support the Foundation and College's strategic plans; developing and submitting annual strategic and operating plans for approval by the ED.
• Facilitate the Alumni Advisory Group, part of the LACC Foundation Board, to identify prospects, arrange meetings, recruit additional members, and ensure strong and productive relationships between its members, the Foundation, and the College.
• Ensuring accurate and complete donor database records; capturing contact, biographical and career information of alumni and community donor prospects.
• Oversite of the Foundation website content, social media content and electronic newsletter and focused email messages.
• Establishing and building relationships with a wide range of alumni and emeriti faculty, locally, regionally and nationally; maintaining regular communication via direct contact, e-mail communication, alumni web pages, events, and print publications
• Managing the annual fund program from conceptualization to implementation and donor stewardship, including utilization of professional language, email and/or mailing, newsletters, and other targeted appeals throughout the year – including Giving Tuesday and an annual giving program working with college faculty and staff.
• Supervising Development Assistant and student workers (p/t, when available) and providing guidance to and serving as liaison to volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in development and major gift fundraising, including 3 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Experience in the performing arts and/or higher education is highly preferred. The incumbent must have a proven record of thoughtful work with individuals capable of making Major Gifts and a record of successfully working with high level volunteers, individual donors, and soliciting and securing gifts. Knowledge of charitable gift planning tools and concepts. Intermediate proficiency with computers, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite required. Knowledge of Google Suite and Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM) experience highly preferred. The incumbent must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.

Other skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the Foundation and College, alumni, other constituencies and the public
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Full medical benefits.

To apply:  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample in PDF to Silvia Martinez

Los Angeles City College Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

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To learn more about the LACC Foundation, visit www.laccfoundation.org