Summary

The Director of Development & Communications is a key member of the leadership team at Focus Points Family Resource Center. The position is critical for the stability, sustainability and growth of the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing and implementing all development and communication related activities and responsible for growing the number and amounts of individual and corporate gifts. The team together is responsible for raising $2.5 million in annual funding.

Description

What you get to do:

Fundraising (About 50%)

Create and oversee annual development plan with key metrics included
Maintain processes and procedures for the development department
Build relationships with program staff and stay informed about program and partnership changes, so that messaging to donors and the public is accurate
Build relationships with and engage donors in the organization
Schedule, prepare for, and attend donor meetings with individuals, corporate and foundations
Ensure that proposals, award signatures, scopes of work, reports and other requirements related to grants are tracked and met on time, in partnership with the Grant Manager
Oversee implementation of the annual fundraising event, “Loteria”
Network on behalf of the organization
Provide Board of Directors with clear directives to help with their fundraising efforts
Utilize and ensure proper maintenance of Raisers Edge Database
Track notes for donor meetings and progress
Track fundraising results and income, and update monthly cash flow projections with the Controller
Provide monthly development reports for Executive Director, Leadership Team & Board of Directors
Grow monthly giving program
Identify new prospective funders
Enroll and attend workplace giving events

Marketing & Communications (About 30%)

Oversee annual communication plan with key metrics included, implemented by the Communications & Marketing Manager
Provide Board of Directors with key messaging and opportunities to support community awareness
Work with Communications & Marketing Manager in developing communications strategies, goals & tactics
Oversee centralized processes and procedures for communications and marketing
Review and approve print and electronic marketing materials
Direct annual report process and publication
Meet with and oversee contract with PR Consultant

Staff Supervision and Coaching (About 20%)

Meet weekly with each development team member
Provide support development staff for meeting deadlines and ensuring prompt and personalized donor stewardship

Manage annual performance review process for program teams
Ensure development staff follow job guidelines. Adjust job responsibilities where needed and in-line with organization and fundraising goals
Create a culture of growth mindset and support to help staff achieve full potential.
Maintain a professional attitude and adhere to a high level of confidentiality towards Focus Points staff and participants.
Demonstrate commitment to communities of color, Latinx, Immigrant, Refugee and Asylum-seeking populations.
Maintain a professional attitude and adhere to a high level of confidentiality towards Focus Points staff and participants
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Required Competencies:
Relationship Management: Build strategic relationships with funders and other external stakeholders to enroll donors into the mission and increase funding to organization. Ability to ask for funding in an engaging and effective manner.

Strategic Thinking: Create annual fundraising plans to diversify and grow revenue streams and oversee development of annual communications plans to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders (participants, donors, etc.).

Communication for multiple and diverse audiences: Oversee and execute messaging over a variety of communication platforms that provide clear representation of the organization, programs, and community to stakeholders. Ensure consistent and clear follow-up to foster collaboration with internal staff and departments.

Organization & Prioritization: Coordinate and balance multiple projects, including key tasks and schedules, that lead to achievement of project outcomes and goals. Prioritize projects with the most significant ROI for development efforts.

Decision Making & Problem Solving: Process situations, projects, and challenges with a methodical and thoughtful approach to meet the changing needs and requirements of donors, supporters, participants, and wider general audience

Budgeting Skills: Create and manage budgets to closely monitor expenses, make thoughtful investments in infrastructure, and meet or exceed revenue goals.

Preferred Competencies:

Bilingual Communication– the ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish at an expert level to communicate with staff, participants and community.

Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. Applicant must share a commitment to anti-racist work.

What’s In It for You:

Benefits offered for all full-time staff members: