Abundant Grace Coastside Worker
Development Director
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, Half Moon Bay, California, United States, 94019
Development Director
Job Description
MISSION STATEMENT:
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker (AGCW) is a nonprofit that serves the homeless and low-income population of Half Moon Bay with a focus on employment, housing, food justice, physical and mental health, and other direct services in order to promote social and economic justice. Our five outcome goals for those we serve are: Housing, Employment, Sobriety and Mental and Physical Health.
Responsibilities
The Development Director position is a full-time exempt (40 hours/week) position. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.
The Development Director will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the organization’s development strategy and plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving AGCW’s fundraising initiatives, meeting fundraising goals, engaging with current and prospective donors, and developing comprehensive campaigns to secure individual, foundation, and corporate support. This position involves managing individual, foundation and corporate gifts as well as planned annual giving campaigns, annual events, thank you notes and managing our donor database. If you have a strong background in nonprofit fundraising and development, we encourage you to apply.
Salary is $80-100K plus medical and retirement benefits.
Scope of Work
Program Development and Management
Lead the strategic planning and development of AGCW’s fundraising plan and initiatives in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
Monitor fundraising program outcomes, collect and analyze data, and utilize findings to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
Manage Development Department activities, including special events, fundraising, planned giving, donor database public relations, and communications.
Explore, develop, and implement new fundraising and planned giving initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Donor Management/Relationships
Cultivate and build new donor relationships while maintaining ongoing ones, improve current relationships with donors and other corporations.
Schedule donor site visits and host foundation officers and individual funders for program observations.
Support and guide volunteer involvement in fundraising and public relations efforts.
Establish and maintain media contacts to increase public awareness.
Represent the organization in presentations to community groups, foundations and other audiences.
Build and sustain partnerships with organizations, agencies, and governmental bodies in San Mateo County.
Grant Writing and Management
Under the direction of the Executive Director, prepare and submit supporting documents for all foundation, government, and corporate grants (approximately 15-20 annually) on a timely basis as required by each grant.
Research, prospect and prepare new grant proposals for foundations and other funding sources that support the organization’s mission and budget goals.
Manage the grants calendar to ensure accurate deadlines and to record commitments, and meet all reporting requirements.
Update and maintain general proposal language that includes the latest research and rationale for statements of need and ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic plan, mission and values.
Manage grants database and ensure all grant contacts, proposals, awards data, and thank-you letters are produced and up-to-date.
Administration
Prepare detailed fundraising reports to reflect fundraising progress, outlook and outcomes to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Regularly review & update organization’s budget with Executive Director.
Oversee the management of AGCW’s grants database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely donor communications, including thank-you letters.
Perform general administrative tasks such as responding to phone inquiries, data entry, and managing donor communications.
*These are not the only duties; some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Strong alignment with the mission and values of Abundant Grace Coastside Worker.
College degree preferred.
Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
Comfort in building relationships, sharing the AGCW story and generating interest among donors and funders
Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and sustain donors and funders.
Ability to research and apply best practices and emerging trends to execute development strategies.
Demonstrated success in writing and securing grants.
Goal-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
Highly organized with experience in record-keeping, planning, managing schedules, and email correspondence.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and calmly, with attention to detail, under pressure, with shifting priorities.
Willingness and ability to work some nights and/or weekends as necessary.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Google docs, e-mail, database, Internet research, and social media).
Ability to learn how to use Bloomerang and Zeffy nonprofit software programs and database applications.
This is a full-time position that requires a willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as well as occasional travel. Abundant Grace offers a generous benefits package including: health and dental plans; employer retirement contributions; one week sick leave and 4 weeks paid vacation.
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. AGCW is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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Job Description
MISSION STATEMENT:
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker (AGCW) is a nonprofit that serves the homeless and low-income population of Half Moon Bay with a focus on employment, housing, food justice, physical and mental health, and other direct services in order to promote social and economic justice. Our five outcome goals for those we serve are: Housing, Employment, Sobriety and Mental and Physical Health.
Responsibilities
The Development Director position is a full-time exempt (40 hours/week) position. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.
The Development Director will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the organization’s development strategy and plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving AGCW’s fundraising initiatives, meeting fundraising goals, engaging with current and prospective donors, and developing comprehensive campaigns to secure individual, foundation, and corporate support. This position involves managing individual, foundation and corporate gifts as well as planned annual giving campaigns, annual events, thank you notes and managing our donor database. If you have a strong background in nonprofit fundraising and development, we encourage you to apply.
Salary is $80-100K plus medical and retirement benefits.
Scope of Work
Program Development and Management
Lead the strategic planning and development of AGCW’s fundraising plan and initiatives in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
Monitor fundraising program outcomes, collect and analyze data, and utilize findings to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
Manage Development Department activities, including special events, fundraising, planned giving, donor database public relations, and communications.
Explore, develop, and implement new fundraising and planned giving initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Donor Management/Relationships
Cultivate and build new donor relationships while maintaining ongoing ones, improve current relationships with donors and other corporations.
Schedule donor site visits and host foundation officers and individual funders for program observations.
Support and guide volunteer involvement in fundraising and public relations efforts.
Establish and maintain media contacts to increase public awareness.
Represent the organization in presentations to community groups, foundations and other audiences.
Build and sustain partnerships with organizations, agencies, and governmental bodies in San Mateo County.
Grant Writing and Management
Under the direction of the Executive Director, prepare and submit supporting documents for all foundation, government, and corporate grants (approximately 15-20 annually) on a timely basis as required by each grant.
Research, prospect and prepare new grant proposals for foundations and other funding sources that support the organization’s mission and budget goals.
Manage the grants calendar to ensure accurate deadlines and to record commitments, and meet all reporting requirements.
Update and maintain general proposal language that includes the latest research and rationale for statements of need and ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic plan, mission and values.
Manage grants database and ensure all grant contacts, proposals, awards data, and thank-you letters are produced and up-to-date.
Administration
Prepare detailed fundraising reports to reflect fundraising progress, outlook and outcomes to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Regularly review & update organization’s budget with Executive Director.
Oversee the management of AGCW’s grants database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely donor communications, including thank-you letters.
Perform general administrative tasks such as responding to phone inquiries, data entry, and managing donor communications.
*These are not the only duties; some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Strong alignment with the mission and values of Abundant Grace Coastside Worker.
College degree preferred.
Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
Comfort in building relationships, sharing the AGCW story and generating interest among donors and funders
Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and sustain donors and funders.
Ability to research and apply best practices and emerging trends to execute development strategies.
Demonstrated success in writing and securing grants.
Goal-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
Highly organized with experience in record-keeping, planning, managing schedules, and email correspondence.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and calmly, with attention to detail, under pressure, with shifting priorities.
Willingness and ability to work some nights and/or weekends as necessary.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Google docs, e-mail, database, Internet research, and social media).
Ability to learn how to use Bloomerang and Zeffy nonprofit software programs and database applications.
This is a full-time position that requires a willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as well as occasional travel. Abundant Grace offers a generous benefits package including: health and dental plans; employer retirement contributions; one week sick leave and 4 weeks paid vacation.
Abundant Grace Coastside Worker is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. AGCW is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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