JOB TITLE: Director of Community Impact (Development Director)
REPORTS TO: Deputy Executive Director
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt
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CELL PHONE: ☐ Reimbursement
DRIVER POSITION: ☐ Yes
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually
ABOUT US:
Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.
SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.
SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Safe Place for Youth is looking for a mission focused, critical thinking, proactive and enthusiastic Development Director willing to leverage unconventional resources, research innovative solutions and drive organizational growth. SPY currently operates on an organizational budget of approximately 12 million dollars (approximately 50% private philanthropy and 50% government funding) The Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, including cultivating new supporters, individual giving, volunteerism, special events, and corporate partnerships. The Development Director will lead a team of fundraising professionals and work closely with the Director of Grants and Contracts, the Deputy Executive Director and CEO to ensure the organization is meeting its revenue goals.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop an ongoing comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan, with specific measurable goals, that will enable Safe Place for Youth to meet current budget forecasts and future goals; oversee implementation of the plan.
- Identify, solicit and acquire new sources of funding from a wide variety of philanthropic, corporate and individual sources to expand donor base and build long term, sustainable sources of income for the organization.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with the organization's portfolio of individual and corporate supporters.
- Implement strategies to diversify the organizations supporters, volunteers, and Board.
- Strategically leverage SPY’s existing network and engage new networks to meet fundraising goals.
- Oversee the implementation of all fundraising events, including supporting the creation of event revenue budgets and contributing to specific strategies to achieve event goals and managing event vendors and consultants.
- Support in the execution of third party fundraisers
- Partner with the communications team to translate their work to increase awareness about SPY’s mission and programs, into increasing SPY’s supporter base.
- Enlist celebrity ambassadors for SPY’s work and to raise the profile of the organization.
- Foster relationships with the local community including residents, businesses and partner agencies.
- Oversee the organization's robust volunteer programs, including creating strategies to recruit, retain, and most effectively use volunteers.
- Oversee the implementation and management of the donor database system, including providing regular reports to the Board and Executive Leadership team.
- Represent Safe Place for Youth to stakeholders including community organizations, funders, and donors, including speaking on behalf of the organization at events and providing public comment.
- Support with meeting preparation for the Board Development Committee, and support with related fundraising activities.
- Oversee recruitment and facilitation of NextGen, SPY’s junior board
- Support the diversification of the revenue stream of funds to promote sustainability year to year
- Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the homeless youth service’s and funding landscape and have experience working in a nonprofit setting. In addition, the following are strongly desired:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or any related field is required.
- 2-3 years of marketing experience is required.
- 2-3 years of supervising experience required.
- A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of Safe Place for Youth
- Experience with overseasing fundraising in a non profit organization required
- Experience managing a volunteer program strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and experience supervising a team strongly preferred
- High level of professionalism, ability to produce high quality work, demonstrated attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and ability to serve as an ambassador for the organization
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and engage supporters
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey information with accuracy and diplomacy.
- A self starter who is proactive and prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization
- An ability to identify priorities, take ownership of work and operate under minimal supervision
- An innovator who leverages nontraditional resources for the benefit of the organization
- An ability to lead and be a part of an environment which requires effective collaboration and teamwork
- Demonstrated success in organizational and project development, fundraising and external relations
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
- Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times
- Hybrid in person and remote work location, with the ability to work in person as needed
- Some nights and weekends required.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: In an effort to stem the significant increase in COVID-19 positive tests as a result of the Delta variant, the State Health Officer has issued an order, which went into effect on August 9, 2021, requiring paid and unpaid workers of homeless services organizations to provide proof of vaccination and/or booster (if eligible for the booster shot) or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing if still not fully vaccinated. Please send proof of vaccination to HR @safeplaceforyouth.org. Failure to provide proof of vaccination will require the candidate to produce a negative test result within 72 hours of their first day of employment and commit to weekly testing. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, contact HR at HR @safeplaceforyouth.org. Please be mindful that these accommodations are limited in nature.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Please include references in your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Monica, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience fundraising events, including supporting the creation of event revenue budgets and contributing to specific strategies to achieve event goals and managing event vendors and consultants? Please give an example.
- Do you have experience implementing strategies to diversify the organizations supporters, volunteers, and Board? Please provide an example.
- Do you have experience developing an ongoing comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan, with specific measurable goals? Please provide examples of your experience.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Supervising: 3 years (Required)
- Marketing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
