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Amity Foundation Director of Development and Community Partnerships in Los Angeles, California
Amity Foundation, internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community seek compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who desire to teach, learn and join our community as Director of Development and Community Partnerships. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our programs to help the re-entry population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
The Director of Development and Community Partnerships develops strategies and implements activities to identify, personally cultivate, and personally solicit strategic philanthropic engagement, and major and planned gifts throughout Amity’s California and Arizona-based communities.
Salary Range: $90k+/yr
What You Will Do:
Research, identify, and cultivate major gift and planned giving (including estate) donors (individual and corporate)
Research, identify, and cultivate donors based on the potential for giving and substantive interests, including strategies for engagement, relationship-building, meetings with donors and asks.
Implementation and use of Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) to track relationship development, donations, and inform fundraising strategies.
Work closely with existing and new key thought leaders, partners, and top donors to identify new opportunities for strategic philanthropic partnerships.
Coordinate with CEO and other leadership to schedule and facilitate in-person or virtual meetings and tours of Amity campuses.
Coordinate with and support other Development staff with fundraising events and other support.
Maintain appropriate email, phone, or in-person contact with philanthropic partners on an ongoing basis.
Coordinate and implement appropriate donor recognition strategies and events as needed.
Assist with new project launches to ensure the vision of each philanthropic partner is incorporated as required.
Schedule individual and social opportunities for donor engagement.
Provide critical information to the Grants and Development Team regarding proposal deadlines.
Coordinate all data and complete reports as required.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree (BA).
Strong track record in a fundraising role securing major gifts of 6-7 figures.
Demonstrated self-starter.
Experience with CRM databases.
Demonstrated understanding of the California philanthropic landscape.
Ability to understand and articulate the specific needs and benefits of supporting individuals and families returning home from incarceration; and individuals suffering from homelessness, addiction, and other traumas.
What We Offer:
100% Employer-Sponsored HMO Medical,
PPO, Dental & Vision.
Paid Vacation, Sick time, & Holidays.
401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
An organization committed to community action and Social Justice.
Community-oriented workplace.
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