Program Development Director chez Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

The Program Development Director is responsible for fundraising for the programs annual and capital campaigns. The Program Development Director plans, develops, and administers multiple fundraising and associated activities such as the administration of annual giving and capital campaigns, planned giving, and endowment programs. Conducts ongoing research for the development of new funding sources. Oversees preparation of proposals and budgets for submission to funding sources. Meets with individuals and representatives of foundations to cultivate their support of the program. Works with volunteers to plan and implement special fundraising events.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Director, Committee and Board in developing an overall fundraising strategy.
• Lead the Development Committee and Board in implementing the fundraising strategy.
• Work cooperatively with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., following established fundraising policies and processes.
• Work with staff and volunteers to ensure that all are engaged in and supporting fundraising activities.
• Create and monitor the department expense budget and income goals. Prepare monthly reports to the program director, development committee and board.
• Direct staff to ensure that all gifts are properly recorded, deposited and acknowledged in a timely fashion.
• Develop and supervise the production of all program publications and external communications including press releases, brochures and newsletters.
• Maintain contact with program staff regarding fundraising activities, results, and ways staff can contribute to the success of the development effort. Meet regularly with program staff to remain up to date on all program activities, especially those for which funds are needed.
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating and recognizing individual donors.
• Provide support to the solicitation efforts of board members and train board members and volunteers to be solicitors.
• Develop and implement strategies for cultivating and securing corporate and foundation relationships.
• Develop relationships with existing and potential government funding agencies.
• Develop and implement strategies for maximizing impact of benefits (Board, Auxiliary, Young Professionals Group and Corporate Council).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Professional and polished presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Fund Development, Communication, or a closely related field required. A minimum of five to seven years of related work experience are required.
• Grant writing, including government proposals, applications, and knowledge of federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Administrative principles and their application.
• Fund raising techniques, including donor database and linkages, direct mail appeal, memorial/tribute gift programs, planned giving.
• Foundation executives and personnel, corporate representatives and individuals, especially those whose guidelines encompass assistance for the poor and the homeless.
• Communications with donors from proposal writing, thorough follow‐up to acknowledgement of gifts, and subsequent contacts.
• Publications: Writing, layout, and printing.
• Sensitivity, enthusiasm, loyalty to the cause, self‐motivation.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Sensitivity to people at all levels of communication, with the Agency and within the Agency.
• Computer programs which enhance the ability to fulfill responsibilities.
• Independent judgment: ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (AFLAC, Life Insurance, & Short Term Disability)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending  Account (FSA)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year (Non-Exempt)
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular full-time & part-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Cell Phones for those working with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking