Development & Communications Director

Center for Human Services (CHS) is seeking a creative organized, and relationship-focused Development and Communications Director to join our passionate and collaborative Development team. This an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who thrives on building a meaningful connections and  that will bring an initiative and collaborative spirit, serving as both a leader and a supportive team player. 

CHS is one of the largest, local non-profits serving Stanislaus County youth and families. Our mission is simple…to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families. CHS is a place that brings together smart, talented people from diverse backgrounds. We’ve cultivated a truly unique workplace environment that is anchored by our values…integrity, responsiveness, respect, partnerships, innovation and results. To learn more about our programs, check out our website:  www.centerforhumanservices.org

POSITION SUMMARY:                  This Senior Leadership position will play a critical role in driving the success of the organization by ensuring the achievement of its fundraising, stewardship, donor development, and communication goals. Responsible for building and managing all activities related to fundraising, events and appeals, while also overseeing the organization's brand and marketing communications. The Director will work to increase awareness of the organization's mission and impact, cultivating relationships with donors and stakeholders to secure the financial resources necessary for the agency's continued growth and success.

DUTIES:

1. Direct agency fundraising, stewardship, donor development, communications and brand management efforts with assistance from department staffing.
2. Work with Senior Leadership Team, identified staff, and Board of Directors to develop annual department plans that reflect priorities and current needs of the agency.
3. Provide direction and serve as primary editor for all agency publications and communications tools, including but not limited to press releases, social media content, newsletters, brochures, fliers, and the annual Community Report.
4. Serve as the agency media contact and direct applicable requests to the Executive Director, as needed and is appropriate.
5. Oversee grant and contract proposal writing to generate funds for the agency as necessary and indicated.
6. Actively engage in community activities in alignment with the agency’s mission, vision, and scope of work, representing the agency, and updating Senior Leadership regularly on developing opportunities, trends, and the current community climate.
7. Provide facility tours to vested stakeholders, donors, prospective donors, Board members, prospective Board members, and other identified constituents.
8. Prepare department annual budget and monitor monthly financial activity reports.
9. Coordinate the development and maintenance of the department database reports, forms contracts and correspondence.
10. Supervise department employees, including but not limited to:
    1. Provide guidance and oversight into their day-to-day responsibilities.
    2. Mentor them to grow into their roles for their benefit as well as that of the agency.
    3. Work in partnership with the staff to develop appropriate, individual professional development plans to augment their skills that will benefit them as well as the agency.
    4. Conduct their annual performance evaluations, including making recommendations to their compensation and benefits during the annual budgeting process.
    5. Provide constructive discipline, if necessary, in compliance with the Center for Human Services Employee Handbook.
11. Serve as a member of Senior Leadership.
12. Serve as staff liaison to Board of Directors Development Committee.
13. Maintain active membership in A.F.P (Association of Fundraising Professionals).
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS degree and/or 7 years or more of experience in fund development, communications, public relations, marketing and/or a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree.
2. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation preferred.
3. Strong relational and administrative skills with a proven ability to work well with teams and independently.
4. Expertise in strategy development, execution, and effective impact evaluation.
5. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills including facilitation and public speaking.
6. Demonstrated accomplishment in major gift acquisition, planned giving, grant writing, special events, and donor stewardship preferred.
7. Excellent computer skills including desktop publishing, donor CRM databases, social media management and the Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
9. Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.
10. Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
11. Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage, required
12. Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points – if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.
2. Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, clients, supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, medical conditions, marital status, amnesty and military or veteran status.
4. Promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the population within our service area.
5. Maintain confidentiality and confidential information in accordance with legal standards, agency regulations, and common best practices inherent in the fund development profession.
6. Participate in assigned scheduled agency meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and other trainings as determined by the supervisor.  This includes serving as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.
7. Observance of assigned working hours and program appointments by demonstrating promptness and thorough preparation.
8. Performance of assigned duties with a positive attitude and in the spirit of teamwork, collaboration and cooperation.
9. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
10. Perform job duties in a safe manner to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
11. Participate in and/or support agency fund development activities and events.
12. Preparation of assigned reports, work records, statistical data, job performance evaluations, work plans, etc. in a timely manner.
13. CHS desires all leaders have competency in the following:

• Systems Thinker – Seeks to understand the big picture.
• Creative/Innovator – Can both embrace and bring forward new ideas.
• Empathic and Relational Leader – Inclusive and empowering of others.
• Embrace Emergence – Explorative, ability to embrace and anticipate the unexpected.
• Boundary Spanner – Connect people across boundaries, extend past familiar territory, be a community builder.