Coordinate the PPLA Development Team ensuring collaboration between all areas of fundraising
Activities include but are not limited to: Individual Giving (mid, major and principal giving); direct mail; foundation, corporate, and government grants; planned giving; cultivation and stewardship events.
Collaborate with Development Leadership to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programs and strategies and seek continuous improvement.
Manage a portfolio of individuals and foundations through the donor cycle of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Build a robust engaged donor base through development and maintaining key long-term relationships with donors and prospects
Oversee written fundraising reports to fundraising leaders, board, and other designers as necessary
Present at PPLA Development Committee quarterly meetings as requested
Work alongside CPO on management and strategy of shared donors
Manage direct report(s) to include but not limited to overseeing successful completion of tasks / duties, review of timesheets in a timely manner, setting productivity goals & quality of work output expectations by exercising effective judgment and addressing and/or elevating grievances (staff concerns), as appropriate.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum ten (10) years progressive fundraising experience within a complex, mission driven institution
Track record of setting strategic direction, establishing ambitious but realistic goals, as well as working across team lines to achieve goals.
Proven track record of positively directing strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and delivering philanthropic growth for mission based 501(c)3
Firsthand knowledge of and experience in all relevant aspects of fundraising activities (direct response, mid-level giving, major and principal gifts, planned giving; and foundations).
Strong administrative skills including revenue and expense budgeting, reporting, and personnel development
Discerning communication skills, both verbal and written, with key external and internal constituency groups
Experience working within an affiliated structure is a bonus
Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County
Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Senior Director, Development

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