Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Develops a state plan, and implements its goals and objectives 
•  Develops and manages the state's budget
•  Manages Advisory Boards in each of our
• California offices, including recruitment, training and retention of members
• Plans and executes special events with local Advisory Boards
• Manages government grants and contracts to ensure all guidelines are met 
• Identifies, cultivates and incorporates capable volunteers in programmatic and fundraising efforts 
• Initiates recruitment strategies for programs statewide
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates program staff
• Monitors program expansion and maintenance
• Adheres to governmental, grant and other reporting requirements
• Creates public awareness of the organization through speeches, community involvement, public service announcements, special events and other marketing/media initiatives
  
  Requirements:
  
• We are seeking exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong initiative, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a dedication to the organization's mission.
• The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least seven years' progressive experience in fund raising (and staff/volunteer/board management experience)
• S/he will have a consistent record of success in generating at least $500,000 or more annually in gifts from various funding sources. 
• S/he will be a confident, strategic thinker with excellent organizational, writing and public presentation skills. 
• S/he will have a record of success in expanding a donor base through cultivation and stewardship.
• S/he will be able to articulate the mission, goals, and activities of the organization with passion and enthusiasm.
• A successful candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, and will be comfortable making direct contact with various funding sources to discuss their interest and commitment.  
• S/he will work effectively with colleagues to achieve income goals.  S/he will have the highest ethical standards and a deep respect for philanthropy.
• S/he will be flexible, adaptable, and will enjoy working in a fast-paced growth environment.
   
   
  Miscellaneous:
• Travels as necessary to accomplish above responsibilitie.
• Handles special projects as assigned; works evenings and weekends as necessary to complete assignments.
• Attends annual conferences.
• Automobile with applicable insurance (specific coverage limits required)
• Must be comfortable interacting and working with people with intellectual disabilities.

Please submit a letter of interest along with an electronic copy of your resume to:
 
Michelle Conrad
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley
mconrad@mrmhv.com 

• Implementation of Development Plan. Donor/sponsor fulfillment/stewardship
• Oversight of hard copy and electronic fundraising records and reports. Active networking throughout the region to develop funding relationships and partnerships.
• Sponsorships: Oversee/implement the aggressive research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of current and prospective sponsors; oversee the design of sponsor packages, benefits tracking, success reports, and on-site event-sponsor needs.
• Membership: Oversee/implement the aggressiveresearch, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of current and prospectiveCommunity Builders' members; oversee the design of solicitation packages and benefits tracking
• Foundation and Corporate Grants: Serve as liaison with grants consultant.
• Annual Appeal: Upgrade/expand direct mail and online campaigns.
• Major Gifts and Planned Giving/Endowment: Create/implement new programs.
• Promotion/Marketing: Oversee accurate, appropriate and timely materials as they relate to funders; pursue speaking engagements.
• Teams: Represent Resource Development on internal and external teams, i.e.: Alley Cat Art Walk, Volunteer Task Force, and Event and Promotion Planning.
• Volunteer Program.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of fundraising experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated understanding of standard fundraising practices and programs
• Proven track record in researching, soliciting, and securing donor, sponsor, and/or member income Well-organized with excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated management skills
• Strong marketing and public relations experience
  �Strong computer literacy skills with proficiency in Donor Perfect, MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  �BA degree

Salary/Benefits:  Exempt employee. Salarycommensurate withexperience. Benefits: medical, dental, chiropractic, acupuncture, AFLAC, vacation and sick leave.                                                     
 
Applicants: Send resume and cover letter to: Claire Carpenter, President & CEO, at: claire@downtownelcajon.com or to her attention at the following address: El Cajon CDC, 168 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. No phone calls please.
 
El Cajon CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.