Website Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
Summary:
The Sr. Director of Development, holds primary responsibility for the development of Major Gifts & Individual Giving Programs with oversight of Corporate & Community Relations, and Marketing & Communications. Scope of work encompasses implementing and coordinating a comprehensive donor engagement plan which includes cultivation and stewardship of major donors and annual giving campaigns for the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House (LBRMH). The Senior Director of Development, partners with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Development purposed committees to ensure success in achieving Ronald McDonald House Charities of Long Beach and Southern California strategic fundraising objectives and goals.
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (herein referred to as RMHCSC or the Chapter) is located in the Los Angeles area and serves several neighboring hospitals and medical facilities. Our mission is to provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California. To achieve its vision of creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm and joy, RMHCSC operates seven Ronald McDonald Houses, three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fund Development
• In partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and committees of the annual funding plan, lead implementation of a donor centric fundraising plan for individual and major giving with strategies, goals, and objectives that forward the mission of the charity and ensure for long-term sustainability.
• Develop cultivation & stewardship plans that create a high-quality donor experience – regular correspondence, thoughtful donor engagement & invitations, professional proposals, mailings, and acknowledgments.
• Participate in chapter-wide leadership and professional sector activities to maintain a high level understanding of fundraising climate and best practices. Collaborate with RMHCSC Development staff on Chapter-wide Development initiatives to include reporting out to CEO on monthly KPI dashboard.
• Attend community-sponsored events and speaking engagements benefiting the LBRMH
Major Giving & Individual Giving
• Build a prospect portfolio and ensure the flow of prospects into the giving pipeline from identification through solicitation.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned individual donors, including family foundations and organizations, employing strategic moves management to secure annual commitments.
• Use cultivation tools, including donor site visits, meetings and materials, to introduce, engage and inspire new individuals RMHOC’s mission and work.
• Supervise timely and accurate database entries into Raiser’s Edge system along with preparation of gift acknowledgements, check requests and financial batches, mailing lists, Raiser’s Edge queries and reporting.
Corporate & Community Relations
• Plan, oversee and execute signature and salon focused fundraising events as well as cultivation/donor appreciation events, managing all aspects of event operations & logistics, including managing invite, RSVP lists, and working with host, venue and vendors.
• Ensure that all individual and major giving fundraising activities are of the highest quality in order to enhance the program’s name, reputation, and visibility. Track current data against established benchmarks to measure program success.
• Develop robust corporate and community partner programs that result in long term donor engagement and stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with Director of Development, Special Events & Corporate Engagement to maximize donor and board cultivation and engagement.
Grant & Legacy Donor Management
• Craft foundation LOI’s and proposals to determine the best fundraising position, provide consultation on budget information, and coordinate supporting documentation as necessary. Provide periodic progress reports as required by individuals and foundations.
• Maintain prospect and member list for the Fred and Fran Hill Legacy Society. In collaboration with the Executive Director, determine optimal strategy for identification, cultivation and stewardship of planned giving prospects and members. Oversee Freewill planned giving software, ensuring proper tracking and recognition of bequests pledged.
Marketing & Communications
• Partner with Marketing & Communications Manager and other Development staff on production of LARMH communication materials, to include digital media, as directed by Executive Director.
• Demonstrate ability to work with other staff, volunteers, and houseguests in a collaborative and compassionate manner.
• Act as a brand steward, upholding RMHC Global brand standards and consistency in all projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience:
A bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of individual giving experience to include donor prospect identification, cultivation, stewardship, proposals, and recognition, OR any appropriate combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
General knowledge and demonstrated experience with office management; knowledge of fundraising platforms and database systems; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Keen financial acumen and attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Director of Development and Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills are a must. Established experience with development, sales or sponsorship. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be willing to work evenings/weekends as necessary. Should be active in one community-based organization as well as one professional association.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, board members, families and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and commissions
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Exceed and/or Raisers Edge fund development software, donor screening software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply for this job please visit rmhcsc.org.