Overview

Girls Inc. of the Island City is based in Alameda, CA, is a local affiliate of the national organization, Girls, Inc.  Our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold℠.  We achieve our mission through innovative, research-based programs; hands-on, interactive activities; and advocacy. Our after-school and summer programs serve girls ages 6-18, and embolden them to embrace risks, increase confidence and self-esteem, and take action to achieve their dreams. 

The Development Director is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing all aspects of the strategic Fund Development and Communications plan. The Fund Development plan aligns with the organization’s Strategic Plan; generates income to support programs and services; builds capacity and sustainability for the organization; and creates a culture of philanthropy with Board and staff. 

Responsibilities:

Executive Management

  • Assist CEO and Board with developing and leading the successful implementation of the organization’s Strategic Plan
  • Work with CEO to develop a Fund Development and Communications plan that aligns with the Strategic Plan fundraising goals
  • Chair the Fund Development and Events Committees which consist of Board and community members
  • Supervise the Database, Communications, and Events Manager 

Fund Development

  • Develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive Fund Development plan including events, individual donors, and corporate giving; achieve goals, objectives on time and within budget 

Events

  • Develop events plan which includes budget, fundraising goals, objectives, timelines, and associated activities for all annual fundraising events, including signature gala 

Communications & Database

  • Develop and implement an internal Strategic Communications plan that educates Board and staff on being ambassadors of the organization’s mission, vision, and brand strategy
  • Develop and implement an external Strategic Communications plan in concert with Database, Communications, and Events Manager. 
  • Develop, manage, and implement a database management strategy in concert with the Database, Communications, and Events Manager. 

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and passion for the Girls Inc. mission and advocacy
  • Knowledge of willingness to learn about and be involved in the Alameda community
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or comparable work experience
  • Seven plus years of fund development planning and management, communications, and team leadership experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in the “Responsibilities” outlined in this job description
  • Must be a strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans and work with staff and Board to effectively implement them
  • Demonstrated success achieving fund development goals and objectives on time and within budget and with flexibility and innovation
  • Demonstrated success in leading team/individuals to be successful and working with and learning from them
  • Experience and ability to  listen, communicate, and collaborate with all staff members and support their work
  • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends for events
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail 
  • Exceptional and demonstrated interpersonal, public relations, and oral/written communication skills 
  • Strong computer literacy with Windows (MS Office Word), Excel, Google Suite
  • Working knowledge of Donor Perfect, Constant Contact, Greater Giving, and Network for Good

Salary Range:

• $90,000-$94,000 

Full-time, exempt position 

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