JOB TITLE: Senior Director of Development and Communications
REPORTS TO: Chief Impact Officer
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (8:30 am-5:00pm)
LOCATION: Venice, CA, Access Center (Hybrid)
STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, Exempt
DRIVER POSITION: Yes [If yes, please reference driving policy]
SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
ABOUT US:
Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.
SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Director of Development and Communications (SDDC) leads SPY’s fundraising and communications programs to achieve ambitious financial and relationship-building goals. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the SDDC works with the organization’s Board of Directors and leadership team, to maintain and increase financial support and public image for the organization and helps to shape strategy and tactics as the leader of the Development team. Additionally the SDDC will guide and develop strategic marketing initiatives targeting the organization’s diverse audiences, utilizing communications strategies to raise awareness about youth homelessness and secure funds for Safe Place for Youth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- In coordination with the CIO, lead team to develop and execute multi-year strategic fundraising and communications goals and annual work plans
- Oversee a comprehensive database of donors and supporters. Collaborate with the CIO, the CEO, the Board and the development team on the strategy around identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and prospects.
- Motivate, supervise, evaluate, and mentor the team and create a supportive, collaborative, productive, and healthy work environment based on respect, teamwork, and clear expectations and responsibilities.
- Manage a portfolio of high net worth donors and prospects and develop and implement tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for those donors.
- Manage a robust and growing corporate donor portfolio. Responsible for research, communication and ongoing stewardship with existing and potential companies
- Oversee the implementation of an integrated Marketing & Communications strategy based on the brand’s positioning, defined organizational objectives, the market landscape, and a deep understanding of key internal and external audiences
- Provide strategic direction to the Marketing & Communications Manager in the creation of all communications and marketing materials and ensure a consistent message and look that builds a case for support. This includes but is not limited to social media, newsletters, fundraising materials, donor acknowledgments, annual reports, website, and grant proposals.
- As a passionate and informed advocate for youth experiencing homelessness, serve as one of the key spokespeople for the organization
- Oversee public relations activities to build SPY’s reputation and raise awareness about youth homelessness, including writing and distribution of press releases, working with youth members to share their stories.
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to align SPY’s communications strategies with brand vision and growth strategies considering audience, message, medium, timing, and ROI
- Lead performance management for all team members including coaching, disciplinary processes, and assurance that department goals and deadlines are met.
- Provide trauma-informed strengths-based supervision and professional development for supervisees.
- Work with the CIO, the Executive Leadership Team and external Agency partners to implement SPY’s three-year strategic plan which includes securing financial support for organizational initiatives and clinical programs, an assessment of SPY’s brand awareness and streamlining of fundraising
- Participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) and ensure continuous quality improvement within the department
- Other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the organization.
