| Job description |
| Job description: |
The Director of Foundations is responsible for the strategy, cultivation, stewardship, grant writing and grant management activities of Para Los Niños’ foundation effort. S/he is the central point of coordination to maximize gifts and build long-lasting relationships with foundations. S/he will ensure a positive image is maintained with the funding community and that this image is supportive of the agency’s overall development and financial growth.
Duties:
Foundation Relations:
- Play a lead role in annual development planning; determine fundraising goals and ensure success.
- Develop, lead and implement a coordinated and strategic foundation fundraising program.
- Conceptualize and draft or guide the preparation of foundation proposals and direct the solicitation of foundation grants, memberships and sponsorships.
- Cultivate relationships with local, regional and national foundations.
- Function as the central coordination point for effectively accessing and maximizing foundation donors and prospects. This includes maintaining effective, synergistic working relationships with staff, Board members, and other supporters.
- Develop an effective prospect research methodology, solicitation calendar and tracking system that integrate seamlessly into the overall fund development management system.
- Provide superior reporting and timely communication to foundations.
- Coordinate and lead site visits of Para Los Niños to foundations and other donors or prospects as needed.
- Maintain impeccable files, including accurate record keeping of all foundation grants, memberships and sponsorships.
Internal Relations
- Build connections between President/CEO and key foundation representatives. Cultivate and maintain mutually supportive relationships with program and other Para Los Niños staff.
- Work closely with select members of the senior management team and Board to provide strategic management, oversight and effective coordination of all foundation relationships.
- Maintain open lines of communication and productive, harmonious relationships with the program, marketing, operations, and external affairs departments.
Management
- Consistently cultivate and maintain synergistic relationships, internally and externally.
- Inspire and develop a mutually supportive team with others in the Development Department and beyond.
- Provide professional leadership to the foundations staff. This includes regular supervision, goal setting, providing professional development opportunities and training and mentoring when needed.
- Carry out other responsibilities as assigned/required by Vice President of Development.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Para Los Niños mission, vision and values.
- Three or more years of experience in grantsmanship and development in the social services and/or education arenas.
- Extensive knowledge of and positive relationships within the foundations community.
- Evidence of securing 6+ figure grants.
- Three years of staff supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Results oriented, energetic, able to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree preferred.
Special Requirements
- Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed). Valid California Driver License. State required automobile insurance coverage.
- TB clearance, to be renewed every two years.
Physical Requirements:
To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. Must be able to talk and hear well. Good vision is imperative. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
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| Telecommute : |
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