Director of Fund Development

The Director of Fund Development leads the fund development efforts of OneWest and

is expected to plan and execute all aspects of the development department, including

but not limited to: major gifts, annual and capital campaigns, grants, reporting, donor

recognition, direct mail campaigns, email communications, fundraising and cultivation

events, and board engagement. An important and early focus of the new Director will

lead the successful execution of a multi-million comprehensive fundraising effort. In

concert with this initiative, the Director will also be charged with expanding and

diversifying One West’s fundraising program to increase long-term sustainable

operating support for the agency’s mission that will aspire to $3M annually after three

years. In each of these efforts, the Director will look to increase both the number of

donors and revenue to the agency. The Director is first and foremost the lead

fundraising professional for OneWest and should expect to be meeting daily with current

and potential major contributors in order to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts. The

Manager must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be articulate,

poised and professional in all situations and be able to work closely with the President &

CEO to support and guide all fundraising visits. The Director must also analyze data to

increase support by regularly improving methods for cultivation, solicitation,

stewardship, retention and increased giving across the region and nationally. This

position is the key senior staff member to serve as liaison to the Fundraising Committee.

The Director must be a team player, flexible in working with varied constituents including

Board Members, local advocates, volunteers and OneWest staff among others. The

Director reports to the President and CEO.

Candidate Qualifications

● Prior experience as a front-line fundraising professional raising major gifts for

both capital and annual campaigns with a sizable nonprofit organization is

essential. We prefer at least 3 years experience in progressively more

responsible positions that directly relate to the duties stated above.

● Successful track record with corporate and individual major gift development and

planned giving programs.

● Experience in all forms of fund development including annual giving, grant

writing, special events, online giving, and capital campaigns.

● Proven management experiences achieving ambitious fundraising goals and

adhering to budgets. We prefer prior fundraising experience aligned to goals of at

least $1,000,000 annually or more in organizations where public charitable

support accounts for at least half of the budget. Candidates with National or

Regional experience are a plus.

● An affinity for and a demonstrative knowledge of Community Development issues

and the role of Community Development Corporations with an emphasis on

programs related to advocacy, capacity building and commercial development.

● Demonstrated commitment to a career in fundraising and to the professional

standards and ethics of fundraising, as well as a demonstrated ability to uphold

the professional standards of confidentiality and workplace ethics.

● Experience in developing, budgeting and implementing annual and strategic

development plans with the ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare reports

regarding development program results.

● Ability to successfully work with all types of volunteers, but especially Board-level

volunteers.

● Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database software.

Experience with Little Green Light is a plus.

● Available to work some evenings and weekends, including infrequent overnight

stays.

● Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

● A completed bachelors’ degree is required, master's degree preferred.

Candidate Competencies

● Inspire, engage and influence others to embrace the mission of OneWest, to give

generously of their time and financial resources, and to ask others to do the

same;

● Demonstrate excitement about and passion for Community Development issues

among all audiences;

● Strengthen relationships and build trust and respect with key donors;

● Lead through action, keeping the vision of OneWest at the forefront of

fundraising work; and lead by example, giving volunteers clear direction that

affirms the underlying mission;

● Drive execution by translating strategic goals into operational reality and holding

all accountable to agreed-upon timelines and outcomes;

● Resolve conflicts and build coalitions with sensitivity, integrity and follow-through;

● Demonstrate positivity in interactions with the staff, board, donors, volunteers,

audience members and community;

● Highly organized, self-starter with problem-solving skills and the ability to handle

multiple tasks.

● Dependable, excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to operate in a

team-oriented environment.

● Very strong written and oral communication skills.

OneWest is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks diversity in its workplace

and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

● Dental insurance

● Health insurance

● Life insurance

● Paid time off

● Vision insurance

Experience:

● Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

● Grant writing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person