Director Of Development And Communications

The Director of Development & Communications plays a vital role in raising the financial resources and support to sustain and grow LEJ’s work. This position reports to the Executive Director. The Director of Development & Communications ensures that LEJ meets and/or exceeds our fundraising goals by setting financial goals, managing foundation and government grants, stewarding individual donor relationships, and managing mass digital communications.

This full-time position is a hybrid employment model of virtual (remote) and in-person at 1150 Carroll Avenue, San Francisco. The Director of Development & Communications works closely with the Programs and Operations staff. Local (San Francisco Bay Area) candidates only. This full-time position will work partially remote and partially in-person in our SF headquarters located in Bayview Hunters Point.

The Director of Development & Communications provides excellent stewardship by overseeing the donor database and acknowledgments. This individual plays a key role in the success of our fundraising, events, and communication efforts.

*LiveScan is only required if working with youth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Team in organizational strategic planning.

• Design and implement fundraising strategies across the organization.

• Proactively give feedback and input for other staff.

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of Salesforce and Network for Good donor databases and generate all necessary reports, data visualization, information, and ongoing data entry of new and potential supporters.

• Manage the grants calendar that includes communications with funders and the renewal of funding requests on an annual basis.

• Ensure regular and effective online communications including via Instagram, Facebook, and LEJ’s website and newsletter.

• Draft and finalize copy for press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.

• Coordinate with Program staff to ensure correct and up-to-date information is published via online communications.

• Timely ongoing creation of reports, forms and data for supervisors as needed by other departments.

• Support Grants Contractor in preparation of and submission of grants applications/reports.

• Conduct grant prospecting/research.

• Prepare timely acknowledgment letters and other correspondence with donors and funders.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a senior leadership role with a non-profit or public service organization.

• A proven track record of successful fundraising in comparable spaces.

• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.

• High multicultural sensibilities related to a background with diverse environmental and social movements.

• Preferably, the candidate has meaningful experience in media production and distribution.

• General operational experience.

• Commitment to LEJ’s mission and work. Mission-driven, growth mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience doing administrative, general operations, and fundraising in a nonprofit development department.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF creation or modification.

• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to set up and follow systems allowing organized and efficient work flow.

• Ability to project manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.

• Commitment to doing excellent work, particularly in producing materials for donor outreach.

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting.

• Willingness to learn from mistakes, receive feedback, and give feedback to others.

• Willingness to propose and implement new ideas.

• Commitment to building a culture of mutual accountability, inclusiveness, and respect.

Compensation

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a highly effective nonprofit. Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year