VP Dev

In addition the case for philanthropic support is strengthened by a March 2025 study that demonstrates the profound long-term benefits of mentorship programs. Spanning three decades of data this research study conducted alongside researchers from Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Treasury underscores mentorship as a pivotal factor in enhancing educational economic and social outcomes for youth. Some of the key findings included:

• Higher College Enrollment: which fuels a skilled workforce.
• Increased Earnings: which strengthens financial independence.
• Enhanced Economic Mobility: which reduces the socioeconomic gap by two-thirds.
• Return on Investment: every dollar invested in BBBS mentoring pays for itself within 7 years creating sustained economic benefit.
  

This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in the office) and a dog friendly office (for well-behaved dogs!)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to conceptualize the agency mission and communicate the concept to others with authenticity and passion.
• Develop and successfully achieve multi-year and annual agency revenue goals in close collaboration with the CEO.
• Create and implement a written development plan for identifying qualifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding potential individual foundation and corporate donors capable of giving $1000 to $50000 annually (Annual Giving Campaign).
• Manage JBBBSLAs fundraising events currently The Big Event (annual gala) Golf Classic and Sunday Funday family carnival.
• Recruit members and oversee volunteer committees for all fundraising events as well as work strategically with honorees.
• Supervise all development staff ensuring their success in achieving fundraising goals and metrics.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential individual donors as well as corporate and private foundation sponsors.
• Create monitor and report on fundraising plans and budgets that include but are not limited to reviewing financial statements for accurate reporting ensure receipt acknowledgement and allocation of grants according to the requirements of the IRS and donor.
• Manage a personal portfolio of approximately 50-100 current donors and prospects and ensure that timely steps are taken toward cultivation solicitation and stewardship with an emphasis on annual and event donors.
• Use moves management to engage donors (individuals foundations and corporations) moving relationships through the donor cultivation cycle ultimately presenting compelling presentations with appropriate gift strategies and comprehensive fundraising proposals to secure new and renewed support.
• Actively represent the agency through attendance at community events and membership in appropriate organizations.
• Oversee budget expenses.
• Develop new initiatives to increase fundraising from current and prospective donors.
• Oversee office and software systems to support all Development projects and operations; ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws maintain accountability standards to donors and ensure compliance with code of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fundraising executives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

JBBBSLA is looking for a senior fundraising professional who is comfortable networking with high-end donors/prospects and is thoughtful and strategic about identifying engaging soliciting and stewarding its donors.

• College degree and a minimum of 7-10 years experience working in a fundraising and leadership environment.
• Proven and successful track record of personal solicitation and program management.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills for a variety of projects including solicitation letters newsletters email and web communications.
• Experience cultivating high-level relationships with donors and board members.
• Strong skills related to Raisers Edge or a comparable CRM database.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of the organization. Passionate about helping children in Los Angeles.
• Experience planning and soliciting for fundraising events.
  

Compensation

The salary range is $170000 to $200000 plus a generous benefits package.

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