Advancement Director
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Job Location:
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Advancement
Location: Santa Monica CA Reports to: Executive Director Status: Full-Time Exempt
Position Summary
The Director of Advancement leads fundraising donor relations grants communications and events to support the mission and sustainability of Growing Place in partnership with the Program Coordinator and administrative team. This role is intended to provide additional leadership and mentorship as the school strengthens its advancement systems and strategies building internal capacity and confidence across the existing team. The focus is on collaboration knowledge-sharing and long-term sustainability with the goal of supporting and elevating the work already underway.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Strategy
Execute an annual fundraising plan including individual giving major gifts grants and events.
Manage a portfolio of donors and support leadership in donor engagement.
Donor Relations
Build relationships with families alumni and community donors.
Ensure accurate CRM records and meaningful donor stewardship.
Grants
Research and apply for foundation and public funding.
Prepare grant proposals and reports.
Communications
Create fundraising materials and impact communications.
Maintain consistent messaging across platforms.
Events
Lead planning and execution of fundraising and donor events.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
57 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gift cultivation solicitation and closing gifts of $10000.
Proven ability to build and manage a donor portfolio including moves management strategies for major gift prospects.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Project management and multitasking ability.
Experience with donor CRMs and fundraising best practices.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Growing Place is a nonprofit child development center. Our program unifies children, parents, and teachers into a community that learns together.
