El Dorado County Office Of Education
Hands4Hope - Development Director
El Dorado County Office Of Education, Placerville, California, United States, 95667
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County's student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
BackgroundEstablished in 2008, Hands4Hope-Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven organization with Education and Community Engagement Programs that use the service-learning strategy to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope strives to develop and nurture youth leaders in our community into socially responsible, civic-minded residents who have compassion for others; who engage in action to bring about change; and who work for a safe, vital community. Hands4Hope youth create and plan their own projects to support local charities and address unmet community needs. Along the way, they gain experience and skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Development Director will be responsible for the overall administration and operational oversight of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference fundraising and stakeholder engagement, management, and retention. This includes overseeing the development and execution of fundraising and communications plans to meet the organization's fundraising goals, planning and execution of fundraising and donor appreciation events, management of the donor database, oversight of print, digital, and social media content, and strategizing new ways to engage and retain donors. The Development Director will be the staff liaison to the External Affairs Committee and any subcommittees, and will cultivate relationships with donors/sponsors, Board members, adult volunteers, youth participants, vendors, and staff.
The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible for supervising the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, project management, donor relations, and grant writing. 1+ years of project management experience. Proficiency in donor management software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Experience working with youth focused nonprofit preferred. Knowledge of the El Dorado and Sacramento County area and statewide philanthropic landscape.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit administration, marketing, communications or a similar field is preferred
Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope and represent Hands4Hope in a highly professional manner.
This person must have the ability to travel as required to work on campus and with staff, volunteers and partner agencies.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and evidence of insurability (provide copy of clean DMV printout), TB test clearance, and Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Bilingual in Spanish & English is beneficial.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
Required Documents:
Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Reference ( 2 current letters, within 2 years)Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/human-resources/title-ix-information
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County's student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
BackgroundEstablished in 2008, Hands4Hope-Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven organization with Education and Community Engagement Programs that use the service-learning strategy to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope strives to develop and nurture youth leaders in our community into socially responsible, civic-minded residents who have compassion for others; who engage in action to bring about change; and who work for a safe, vital community. Hands4Hope youth create and plan their own projects to support local charities and address unmet community needs. Along the way, they gain experience and skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Development Director will be responsible for the overall administration and operational oversight of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference fundraising and stakeholder engagement, management, and retention. This includes overseeing the development and execution of fundraising and communications plans to meet the organization's fundraising goals, planning and execution of fundraising and donor appreciation events, management of the donor database, oversight of print, digital, and social media content, and strategizing new ways to engage and retain donors. The Development Director will be the staff liaison to the External Affairs Committee and any subcommittees, and will cultivate relationships with donors/sponsors, Board members, adult volunteers, youth participants, vendors, and staff.
The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible for supervising the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, project management, donor relations, and grant writing. 1+ years of project management experience. Proficiency in donor management software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Experience working with youth focused nonprofit preferred. Knowledge of the El Dorado and Sacramento County area and statewide philanthropic landscape.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit administration, marketing, communications or a similar field is preferred
Ability to interface well within all facets of Hands4Hope and represent Hands4Hope in a highly professional manner.
This person must have the ability to travel as required to work on campus and with staff, volunteers and partner agencies.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and evidence of insurability (provide copy of clean DMV printout), TB test clearance, and Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Bilingual in Spanish & English is beneficial.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
Required Documents:
Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Reference ( 2 current letters, within 2 years)Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/human-resources/title-ix-information