*$3000 Hiring Bonus*
Envision Consulting was retained by Stanford Sierra Youth & Families to search for their incoming Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Relations.
Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.
To apply specifically for this role please visit Envision Consultings job posting here:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree Masters degree preferred
- CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or similar credential a plus
- Minimum six 6 years of progressive fund development experience preferably in the nonprofit sector or a minimum of six 6 years of experience in a sales role at a forprofit company.
- Minimum three 3 years of public relations experience including social media management crisis communication marketing and public speaking.
- Proven ability to work with executive leadership and Board of Directors on strategic vision.
- Ability to inspire and develop teams with an intuitive handson management style that fosters growth and accountability.
- A demonstrated commitment to DEIB in management practices professional development and workplace culture.
- Skilled at establishing new community connections and deepening existing relationships.
- Expertise in crisis communication planning and spokesperson training.
- Ability to communicate passion for the mission and values of SSYAF.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.
- Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of SSYAF while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics policies and procedures contractor requirements and regulatory requirements.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director will work closely with the CEO the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors to maximize agency funding and public relations potential. The Director has a high level of competency in fundraising developing longstanding donor relationships and supporting broader fundraising efforts such as planned giving. In addition the Director oversees SSYAF branding and communications strategy and serves as an official spokesperson for the agency. A natural relationship builder the Director will foster connections in the community and create strong relationships with both new and existing donors.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Strategic Vision
- Develop and implement visionary strategies for philanthropy and public relations positioning the agency as a sector leader.
- Collaborate across programs and departments to identify economic support opportunities.
- Mentor staff and volunteers fostering leadership in fund development and advocacy.
- Conduct staff meetings and employee training and development including hiring growth opportunities and performance reviews.
- Work with CEO and leadership volunteers to empower Board members fund development roles.
- Attend Board meetings and serve on the Board Development Committee.
- Leverage data analytics key performance indicators and donor software to optimize fundraising efforts and inform decisionmaking.
- Proactively identify and manage risks in fundraising and public relations activities.
Fund Development and Donor Relations
- Create and maintain a donorcentered development plan with comprehensive relationshipbuilding programs including major gifts annual giving and grants.
- Evaluate internal and external factors affecting fund development establishing short and longrange plans.
- Develop a balanced funding mix and innovative fundraising strategies including corporate sponsorships major gifts planned giving and digital campaigns.
- Ensure proper maintenance of donor records and gift management systems including informational reports with the Finance Department.
- Conduct prospect research to identify new donor engagement opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations laws and ethical standards in fundraising.
Public Relations & Marketing
- Provide expertise in media relations crisis management and social media management.
- Oversee highquality branding and production of marketing materials.
- Develop compelling narratives communicating the organizations impact.
- Ensure public relations efforts to promote diversity equity and inclusion.
- Establish collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and external entities.
- Manage and implement the Crisis Communication Plan preparing Executive Leadership as spokespeople.
Agency Specific
- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics the agencys policies and procedures contractor requirements and regulatory requirements.
- Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes toward the agencys Mission Vision and Values
- Works collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
- Utilizes and maintains calendar with all workrelated details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
- Participates in ongoing fundraising and communications trainings to expand professional skills
- Performs other duties as necessary for the agency as assigned
- Completes all mandated Agency trainings
- Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the Agency
Employment AtWill
Employment at the Agency is terminable atwill which means that employment may be
terminated at any time without cause or reason by either the employee or the Agency. In
addition the Agency may also demote layoff transfer or reassign employees at any time at its
sole discretion without cause or reason.
Check out our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
& BENEFITS
The Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Relations role offers a competitive base salary of $130000 $160000 and an excellent benefits package. This is a fulltime position based out of Sacramento California.
Envision Consulting was retained by Stanford Sierra Youth & Families to search for their incoming Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Relations.
Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.
To apply specifically for this role please visit Envision Consultings job posting here:
Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time