Required Experience:
Qualifications we’re looking for:
You are a Confident, Self-Motivated Fundraiser with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising strategy, planning, and leadership in mission-driven non-profit organizations.
You are an Analytical Thinker with a proven ability to produce results in a deadline-oriented environment.
You are an Exceptional Communicator and Storyteller in oral and written communications, and you successfully engage potential donors through “cold calls.”
You are Highly Energetic and have strong people skills, including the judgment, discretion, patience, and understanding needed to deal effectively with all members of the diverse TPT community.
You value and are experienced in Data-Driven Analysis and Decision-Making.
Demonstrated experience in developing and leading a small team of direct reports across varied roles and disciplines.
You have deep and broad experience with CRM Fundraising Platforms (Salesforce preferred)
You have experience managing online fundraising campaigns.
You have a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
Duration & Hours:
We are looking to fill this position immediately. This is an exempt full time role. Note that there may be times when this role needs to work evenings and/or weekends.
Compensation & Company Benefits:
RTS has always maintained a healthy work, life, and wellness balance since our inception. RTS observes a flexible work arrangement which may be arranged upon completion of the 3-month trial period. Both Ready to Succeed and this role will retain their respective right to at-will employment.
The salary range for this full time exempt role is commensurate with experience, between $130,000 - $160,000 with potential eligibility for up to 10% annual bonus (after completing 12-months of employment).
Vacation allotment: begins at 15 days accrual potential and goes up to 25 days with tenure after 5 years; 3 recharge weeks including the last two weeks of December and one week over the July 4th holiday week (as defined by the RTS calendar); 11 Federal holidays, plus your birthday is a holiday, too, or a personal day in lieu of :)
Health benefits: We currently use a health insurance reimbursement program to cover the cost of eligible medical insurance expenses or premiums, up to $512 per month.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of salary after 90 days of employment.
Cell phone stipend: $50 per month
Flexible work schedule and work from home hybrid structure (at least 3 days in the office is required.
Location:
Our office is in Santa Monica, CA. This role is a hybrid position. If not currently based in the Los Angeles area, must be open to relocating. Onboarding will be done in person.
How we feel about Diversity & Inclusion:
Ready to Succeed is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ready to Succeed. Please inform our HR team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
How to get started:
If you’re excited by the idea of seeing yourself in this role at Ready to Succeed, please apply with your resume and a cover letter to express your interest and unique qualifications. Only complete job applications will be considered. Due to the number of applicants, we will only respond if you submit all parts of the application and are selected for an initial phone/video screening interview. We regret that we cannot respond to all initial applicants.
All interviews will be conducted by Zoom or Google Meet. Some writing or presentation samples may be requested as part of the second round. Please note that references will be required if your candidacy moves to the final round, and a job offer is contingent upon a clear background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
When are you available to begin work upon accepting an offer?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
Major Donor Cultivation: 5 years (Required)
Management: 5 years (Required)
Fundraising Communications Content Development: 5 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Santa Monica, CA 90404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Sr. Director of Development (Nonprofit)
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1514 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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$130,000 - $160,000 a year - Full-time
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Who We Are:
The average graduation rate from a four-year college in America is over 60%. However, it is only 20% for first-generation students and a mere 4% for foster youth. 25% of foster youth graduates will be homeless after graduation. At Ready to Succeed, we are changing these ratios every day, one student at a time.
Ready to Succeed (RTS) empowers first-generation and foster youth college students to graduate, launch and accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential. We offer our RTS Scholars a unique combination of personalized college and career coaching, connections to industry professionals, placements in paid internships, and access to financial and mental health resources. Our program is a proven path to career success.
About the Sr. Director of Development at Ready to Succeed:
We are looking for a highly motivated, mission-driven fundraising leader to infuse a culture of philanthropy across Ready to Succeed, enhance the structure and cohesion of the Development Department, and build a pipeline of next-generation major donors to drive future growth and sustainability. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development will join Ready to Succeed at an exciting time as we look towards celebrating our 10th Anniversary with ambitious plans to increase the number of scholars served and growth in our annual fundraising goal.
The Director of Development will lead and inspire a team of enthusiastic fundraisers across Foundations and Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Community Outreach, and Events and will oversee the design and implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities for the organization. Collaborating with other RTS program members working toward achieving goals and milestones across RTS’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, The Director of Development will also play a key role in the Board of Directors' engagement and fundraising.
How your skills and passion will come to life at Ready to Succeed:
Collaborate with the CEO and President to develop annual department strategies, objectives, and metrics that align with the Strategic Plan.
Oversee all department fundraising activities, providing leadership and guidance on developing strategies, priorities, and metrics for campaigns, appeals, grants, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
Cultivate, steward, and maintain a portfolio of key, top-level donors through various touchpoints, including programming events (virtual and IRL), meetings, phone calls, events, and personalized emails/correspondence.
Build strong internal and external relationships
Create and drive the implementation of a Board Development in collaboration with the CEO, President, Board Chair, and Current Board of Directors.
Collaborate closely with other Directors and model a spirit of cross-department collaboration by spending time at programming events and in the Santa Monica office.
Drive continuous stewardship of major gift prospects, coordinating with appropriate Board, volunteer, or staff members.
Inspire a Culture of Continuous Improvement by Monitoring and Analyzing Fundraising Data.
Cultivate a dedicated team culture of continuous improvement through daily monitoring and analyzing of fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed---including donor engagement and retention rates, analyzing revenue streams, and making data-driven decisions to achieve fundraising goals.
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