Director of Development
National Health Foundation Los Angeles
POSITION TITLE: Director of Development
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
The DOD will design and implement a comprehensive plan for cultivating individual and philanthropic support. She or he will create and oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include individual and major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, event management, and in-kind resources.
The DOD will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow NHF’s fundraising budget beyond institutional giving. S/he will expand and diversify NHF’s donor base/pipeline. In addition, s/he will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.
The largest health disparities emerge in neighborhoods experiencing poverty and in communities of color. These social determinants can help or hinder a person’s ability to make healthy decisions. People are not homeless; they experience homelessness.
People suffering from diabetes may understand what they should be eating, but it does not matter if they cannot purchase fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Physical fitness might be a top priority for everyone, but crime and unlit parks might prevent that from happening.
Without a home, these individuals experience insurmountable barriers to health and healing. In the 6 square miles that make up Historic South-Central Los Angeles, there are no gyms and there is only 0.4 acres of park space for the 103,000 people who call the area home.
Liquor stores outnumber grocery stores and there are no farmer’s markets. Without opportunities for safe outdoor play and places to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, this community will continue to experience higher than average rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
High school can be a trying time, but for students who are pregnant, parenting, or at risk of becoming pregnant, the challenges are far greater. The impact of pregnancy on health is compounded in communities where poverty and a lack of maternal care are common.
If NHF accomplished its mission, everyone in Southern California would have the opportunity to experience health and would live in a community that supports a healthy lifestyle. That would include a home for every person, access to fresh, healthy foods, opportunities for safe, outdoor physical fitness, and so much more.
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SALARY: $90,000.00 with 10% of salary bonus potential
Director of Development
Reporting to and in partnership with the CEO, the Director of Development (Director) will serve as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting NHF. In partnership with the CEO, this position will spearhead fundraising efforts as NHF continues to grow.The DOD will design and implement a comprehensive plan for cultivating individual and philanthropic support. She or he will create and oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which may include individual and major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, event management, and in-kind resources.
The DOD will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow NHF’s fundraising budget beyond institutional giving. S/he will expand and diversify NHF’s donor base/pipeline. In addition, s/he will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.
It is expected that the amount raised by NHF will increase in future years as the DOD systematically and effectively strengthens the organization's overall fundraising capacity. The Director works under the immediate supervision of the CEO. Programmatic and administrative policies and precedents are applicable, but are stated in general terms; the Director uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria or propose new policies.
Responsibilities and Initiatives
To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Director of Development will:
- Work interactively with one or more programs or functions and has significant cross-departmental impact; the work product and relationship-building impacts the entire organization.
- Plan fund development activities
- Collaborate with the CEO to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization.
- Implement the fund development plans, which may include major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, event management, and in-kind resources, in accordance with ethical fundraising principles
- Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved
- Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary
- Organize fund development activities
- Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund-raising processes are carried out in a timely manner
- Develop policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices
- Oversee the planning and execution of special fundraising events as specified in the fund development plan to generate funds for the organization
- Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization's fundraising priorities
- Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information
- Coordinate in-kind donations and make decisions regarding the issuing of receipts
- Staff fund development activities
- Engage volunteers for special fund development projects using established volunteer management practices
- Manage fund development budget
- Develop and gain approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the fund development program
- Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditure related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities
- Monitor expenses and analyze budget reports on fund development and recommend changes as necessary
- Promote the organization
- Foster an understanding of philanthropy within the organization
- Work in partnership with CEO to develop a communication plan to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization
- Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials for development efforts
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization
- A degree in a related field and/or previous experience with similar projects, populations and methods or practices.
- Previous management experience preferred.
- Development/Fundraising: Proven success in development for a mid-size nonprofit. Experience running campaigns and success fundraising from multiple donor channels
- Project Leadership: Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress to senior managers/board of directors
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones
- Communications: Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences
- Influencing: Gets others to accept ideas by using convincing arguments, creates a win-win situation and responds appropriately to key stakeholders
- Collaboration: Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives
- Relationship Building: Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:
- Works in office area under normal working conditions
- Must travel to clients/collaborators as required
- Most time spent sitting-in front of computer, in meetings, etc.
Benefits
What's in it for you?
Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.
Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards, and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience.Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with our snack havens located at all of our facilities!
ABOUT THE NATIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
National Health Foundation (NHF) is guided by a mission to improve the health of individuals and underserved communities by acting on the social determinants of health and bridging the gaps in the healthcare system. All people, regardless of who they are or where they live, can achieve their highest level of health.NHF works within communities to identify and advance solutions that remove barriers and promote health for all who live there.
Research has demonstrated that one of the clearest determinants of health –and health disparities– is where people live. A person’s physical environment, employment opportunities, community safety, and access healthcare providers, (and more) all impact health and are local in nature.The largest health disparities emerge in neighborhoods experiencing poverty and in communities of color. These social determinants can help or hinder a person’s ability to make healthy decisions. People are not homeless; they experience homelessness.
People suffering from diabetes may understand what they should be eating, but it does not matter if they cannot purchase fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Physical fitness might be a top priority for everyone, but crime and unlit parks might prevent that from happening.
Health starts where people live, learn, work and play.
NHF is committed to addressing the root causes of health disparities by working hand in hand with communities. We empower teens and adults to advocate for their health and identify needed changes in their neighborhoods. Then we help develop and support the community’s vision of health by cultivating partnerships to deliver programs and services that are empathetic and inclusive.We observe, measure and learn, and repeat as needed.
WHY IT MATTERS
Because health begins long before that visit to the doctor. It begins where we live, learn, work and play. On any given night, there are 46,000 Angelinos without a home. Of those, more than 29,000 have severe health issues requiring some level of care.Without a home, these individuals experience insurmountable barriers to health and healing. In the 6 square miles that make up Historic South-Central Los Angeles, there are no gyms and there is only 0.4 acres of park space for the 103,000 people who call the area home.
Liquor stores outnumber grocery stores and there are no farmer’s markets. Without opportunities for safe outdoor play and places to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, this community will continue to experience higher than average rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
High school can be a trying time, but for students who are pregnant, parenting, or at risk of becoming pregnant, the challenges are far greater. The impact of pregnancy on health is compounded in communities where poverty and a lack of maternal care are common.
If NHF accomplished its mission, everyone in Southern California would have the opportunity to experience health and would live in a community that supports a healthy lifestyle. That would include a home for every person, access to fresh, healthy foods, opportunities for safe, outdoor physical fitness, and so much more.
We have already seen communities take great strides in tackling their negative social determinants, but really, we have only scratched the surface of these issues.
PROGRAMS
National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using a number of research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the Historic South Los Angeles community, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education.For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org
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