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Eastridge Workforce Solutions

Director of Individual Giving

Eastridge Workforce Solutions, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.Eastridge is hiring a

Director, Individual Giving

to be responsible for securing financial support from major donors to advance the mission and goals of SOSC. This position involves cultivating and stewarding relationships with individuals with the capacity and affinity to make significant philanthropic contributions. In addition, this position will help develop strategies for the development team and implementation of a comprehensive Major Gifts Giving program. For immediate consideration apply today.

Summary :

The Director, Individual Giving will collaborate closely with the regional development team, executive leadership team, and board to develop and execute major gift strategies. The Director, Individual Giving will have a primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to generate gifts of $5k to $100k or more.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Giving:

Assists as necessary with the creation of marketing materials and solicitations • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective major donors, tracking interactions and progress through the donor cultivation cycle. Collaborate and support the Development Directors in the region to build SOSC's donor base for major gifts. Collaborate with the development team in all regions to organize and participate in donor meetings, parlor meetings, and other donor solicitation events. Develop and execute strategies for soliciting major gifts within the portfolio, including preparing compelling proposals and presentations. Develop and present a customized and compelling case for support to donor prospects. • Manage and maintain an individual giving portfolio of 100 prospects or more, focusing on gifts of $5,000 - $25,000 and more. Manage special projects and Major Gift campaigns related to Individual Giving. • Oversee and lead SOSC's Individual and Major Gift program, providing the direction for strategy, budgets, collateral creation, giving circles, IDMP, and Planned Giving Collaborative. • Serve in an ongoing stewardship capacity for current donors, creating meaningful connections and experiences, as well as recognition opportunities for donors Utilize Raiser's Edge to record accurate and up-to-date donor information, interactions, and solicitation strategies. Work with the Development Operations Manager to identify and qualify constituents for individual giving by conducting thorough research to identify potential major gift prospects and assessing their capacity, interests, and affinity for SOSC. Development Operations: Coordinate data sharing amongst staff and teams as needed Create, update, and maintain all policies and procedures as they relate to development systems • Monitor and educate staff to ensure adherence to the SOSC Prospect Management Policies and • Procedures, the SOSC Gift Acceptance Policy, and the SOSC Donor Recognition Policy • Provide the Development Team with needed training on using Raiser's Edge/ NXT for Individual Giving portfolios. Work with Development Staff to develop and implement systems to track donor ratings, capacity, and background information Leadership and Team Management: Assist teammates as needed to optimize team efficiency, cohesion, and program effectiveness. Attend meetings, public speaking events, workshops, seminars, clinics, conferences, and program events as necessary; serve on committees and task forces as assigned. • Oversee maintenance, inventory, and management of Region's assets, including office and storage facilities, and any SOSC-owned vehicles (if applicable). Participate in work groups, task force committees, special projects, and Championship Games Organizing Committees with supervisor approval. Supervise varying levels of volunteers, including interns. QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or related professional experience. • 7-10 years of directly related professional experience, including supervision of employees . • Proven track record and success closing gifts of $5,000 - $25,000 or more. Ability to evaluate, qualify, cultivate and move prospects through the donor cycle. • Volunteer and/or staff management experience dealing with diverse individuals. • Has experience with managing portfolios within an organization. Experience and comfort interacting with high-net worth individuals and the ability to maintain a professional approach to relationship building. Previous experience using Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM system. SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES : Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends to meet job requirements. • Ability to work with diverse personalities and in stressful situations. Agility and the capability to think strategically while executing tactically in a lean and resource constrained environment. Demonstrated experience with sophisticated database management and/or significant Raiser's Edge skills - leveraging RENXT to drive strategic and tactical planning. Demonstrated project management skills that enable executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills and public speaking skills Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders. Have a valid California driver's license and meet minimum California vehicle insurance requirements. Must be able to pass a professional reference check, background screen of criminal history, and DMV record. Proficiency in using relevant technology, accessing the internet, and using software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and database systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with frequent interruptions. Strong background in organizational development and community outreach • Strong people skills and customer service orientation Strong project management skills, including managing multiple efforts simultaneously with various internal and external stakeholders. Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently. Superior organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, lift, or carry up to 24 pounds Benefits 100% paid medical benefits 401k PTO, sick time and more

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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