EPIP
Director of Development and Communications (CL)
EPIP, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Director of Development and Communications (CL)
Posted on February 24, 2020Announcement
Casa Latina is pleased to announce this
unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team as Director of Development & Communications. We are a growing organization with a progressive approach to workers’ rights and social justice. We have an engaged board of directors, stable financial position and a robust contingent of volunteers.The Director of Development & Communications
We seek an experienced fundraising professional to become our next Director of Development & Communications. As a Director, you will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, while leading a three-person team responsible for individual, foundation and corporate giving, events, marketing, and communications.Our ideal candidate
loves fundraising, is an excellent communicator, well-versed in print and digital communication, and is motivated to be part of an important social movement, empowering the Latino community to participate more fully in the economy and democracy of this country.This may be an exciting opportunity if you are…Looking to match your fundraising skills with your passion for social justice;Wanting to get out from behind a desk to work more across departments and in the community;Excited to build your own team and help develop junior staff;Hoping to be engaged with program participants, staff, volunteers and donors, rather than working in isolation or separate from the people you serve;Eager to be part of a vibrant, Latino community;Experienced in fundraising, and looking to increase your responsibility and autonomy.At Casa Latina, you will be part of a collaborative work environment and warm community atmosphere. The program participants and people you serve are on-site, where you can see the impact of your work every day. Many fundraising systems and processes are already in place, but there is a lot of room to build on our major gifts and workplace giving. We own a three-building campus, conveniently located in Seattle’s historic Central District with excellent public transportation options and free parking. In 2020, we are completing a three-year, strategic plan and the new Director of Development & Communications will help shape our future planning and growth.The Role
Lead our strategic fundraising efforts.The Development and Communications team are responsible for raising approximately $650,000 from individuals, corporations, and foundations :Planning:
Lead Casa Latina’s fundraising planning and strategy, working to enhance existing systems and to develop new ones. You will work directly with the Executive Director and Finance Director to set and enact annual goals with a realistic budget, focusing on unrestricted individual and corporate giving.Implementation:
Working in a small but mighty team, you will take direct action and lead others to make a difference every day.
Individual donors:
You will manage a portfolio of standard and major donors and conduct prospect research. You will have a strong fundraising ally in the Executive Director, and will develop systems to engage him and our Board in donor cultivation and stewardship.Events:
Our successful annual gala is in September and you will lead this event with the help of an events consultant before taking it over completely the following year.Institutional Funders:
Serve as the relationship manager for corporate and foundation funders. Conduct corporate solicitations and oversee grants management and tracking - with a team approach that includes grant writing and reporting by the Development Director, Executive Director and Program Directors.
Manage and create irresistible communications:Lead communications strategy
and work with the Executive Director and Communications Associate to develop an annual communications plan.Oversee content creation for print and digital media
that tells the story of Casa Latina’s work and impact. Inspire and increase philanthropic support and establish Casa Latina as a subject matter expert in the broader community through newsletters, direct mail, annual reports, email, the website, radio, TV, and social media.Promote Casa Latina
working with the Communications Associate to pursue leads for media coverage, event participation and public speaking opportunities for the Executive Director, yourself and other key organizational leaders.Supervision and coachingSupervise and Coach Staff:
Your direct reports include a Communications Associate and Development Operations Associate.Analyze Performance
of fundraising and communications strategies and report out regularly to the Executive Director, Management Team and Board of Directors.Oversee donor data tracking
by the Development Operations Associate, using software tools—including eTapestry.Lead, inspire and mentor
the development and communications team, supervising their work, supporting their success, providing direction, and boosting job satisfaction.Desired Qualifications:
5 years or more of successful nonprofit development experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.Proven ability to set and meet ambitious and achievable fundraising targets.Strong commitment to social justice and to immigrant and worker rights.Experience working with, advocating for, and/or relating to marginalized communities, including low-income, people experiencing homelessness, and immigrant and refugee communities.Success in relationship-based major gifts cultivation and solicitation.Experience developing and managing revenue and expense budgets.Ability to hire, inspire and lead a high-performing team.Knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with the Latino community and Latino cultures.Full professional proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing). Spanish language skills a plus.Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal, written, verbal, and public speaking.Familiarity with the Seattle philanthropic community is a plus.Compensation:
Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. Generous benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and retirement.Application process:
Applicants please send:Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in this specific position.Your resume.Please also tell us where you heard about the job.Send applications to careers@casa-latina.org with the subject line “Development & Communications Director.”Call Marcos Martinez at 206-686-2620 with questions.Position open until filled with priority given to applicants who apply by March 12, 2020.Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*Casa Latina is an affirmative action employer. People of color, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and people with low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Posted on February 24, 2020Announcement
Casa Latina is pleased to announce this
unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team as Director of Development & Communications. We are a growing organization with a progressive approach to workers’ rights and social justice. We have an engaged board of directors, stable financial position and a robust contingent of volunteers.The Director of Development & Communications
We seek an experienced fundraising professional to become our next Director of Development & Communications. As a Director, you will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, while leading a three-person team responsible for individual, foundation and corporate giving, events, marketing, and communications.Our ideal candidate
loves fundraising, is an excellent communicator, well-versed in print and digital communication, and is motivated to be part of an important social movement, empowering the Latino community to participate more fully in the economy and democracy of this country.This may be an exciting opportunity if you are…Looking to match your fundraising skills with your passion for social justice;Wanting to get out from behind a desk to work more across departments and in the community;Excited to build your own team and help develop junior staff;Hoping to be engaged with program participants, staff, volunteers and donors, rather than working in isolation or separate from the people you serve;Eager to be part of a vibrant, Latino community;Experienced in fundraising, and looking to increase your responsibility and autonomy.At Casa Latina, you will be part of a collaborative work environment and warm community atmosphere. The program participants and people you serve are on-site, where you can see the impact of your work every day. Many fundraising systems and processes are already in place, but there is a lot of room to build on our major gifts and workplace giving. We own a three-building campus, conveniently located in Seattle’s historic Central District with excellent public transportation options and free parking. In 2020, we are completing a three-year, strategic plan and the new Director of Development & Communications will help shape our future planning and growth.The Role
Lead our strategic fundraising efforts.The Development and Communications team are responsible for raising approximately $650,000 from individuals, corporations, and foundations :Planning:
Lead Casa Latina’s fundraising planning and strategy, working to enhance existing systems and to develop new ones. You will work directly with the Executive Director and Finance Director to set and enact annual goals with a realistic budget, focusing on unrestricted individual and corporate giving.Implementation:
Working in a small but mighty team, you will take direct action and lead others to make a difference every day.
Individual donors:
You will manage a portfolio of standard and major donors and conduct prospect research. You will have a strong fundraising ally in the Executive Director, and will develop systems to engage him and our Board in donor cultivation and stewardship.Events:
Our successful annual gala is in September and you will lead this event with the help of an events consultant before taking it over completely the following year.Institutional Funders:
Serve as the relationship manager for corporate and foundation funders. Conduct corporate solicitations and oversee grants management and tracking - with a team approach that includes grant writing and reporting by the Development Director, Executive Director and Program Directors.
Manage and create irresistible communications:Lead communications strategy
and work with the Executive Director and Communications Associate to develop an annual communications plan.Oversee content creation for print and digital media
that tells the story of Casa Latina’s work and impact. Inspire and increase philanthropic support and establish Casa Latina as a subject matter expert in the broader community through newsletters, direct mail, annual reports, email, the website, radio, TV, and social media.Promote Casa Latina
working with the Communications Associate to pursue leads for media coverage, event participation and public speaking opportunities for the Executive Director, yourself and other key organizational leaders.Supervision and coachingSupervise and Coach Staff:
Your direct reports include a Communications Associate and Development Operations Associate.Analyze Performance
of fundraising and communications strategies and report out regularly to the Executive Director, Management Team and Board of Directors.Oversee donor data tracking
by the Development Operations Associate, using software tools—including eTapestry.Lead, inspire and mentor
the development and communications team, supervising their work, supporting their success, providing direction, and boosting job satisfaction.Desired Qualifications:
5 years or more of successful nonprofit development experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.Proven ability to set and meet ambitious and achievable fundraising targets.Strong commitment to social justice and to immigrant and worker rights.Experience working with, advocating for, and/or relating to marginalized communities, including low-income, people experiencing homelessness, and immigrant and refugee communities.Success in relationship-based major gifts cultivation and solicitation.Experience developing and managing revenue and expense budgets.Ability to hire, inspire and lead a high-performing team.Knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with the Latino community and Latino cultures.Full professional proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing). Spanish language skills a plus.Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal, written, verbal, and public speaking.Familiarity with the Seattle philanthropic community is a plus.Compensation:
Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. Generous benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and retirement.Application process:
Applicants please send:Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in this specific position.Your resume.Please also tell us where you heard about the job.Send applications to careers@casa-latina.org with the subject line “Development & Communications Director.”Call Marcos Martinez at 206-686-2620 with questions.Position open until filled with priority given to applicants who apply by March 12, 2020.Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*Casa Latina is an affirmative action employer. People of color, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and people with low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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