Director of Strategy

Job DescriptionJob Description

Hybrid Remote/In-Person Full-Time (40 hours per week) Position in Castro Valley, CA (Exempt)

Reports To: Executive Director

Who We Are

Ruby’s Place (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.  

Ruby's Place is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection.  We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.

Who You Are

You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services. You are visionary on how to move the agency forward with intention and strategy. 

You are a go-getter who enjoys fast paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time-sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies, especially deadline. 

What qualifications are required for this position?

You Are Also:

• Experienced in fundraising, with a minimum of six years experience, with demonstrated skills.

• Experienced in domestic violence and human trafficking. 

• Experienced in grant-writing and proposal-writing. 

• Excellent in communication skills; articulate, with proven ability to write effectively and speak persuasively. 

• Someone with superior organizational, analytical and strategic thinking skills. 

• Experienced managing and tracking cross-functional projects

• In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by Ruby's Place insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles.  If a staff member cannot be approved by Ruby’s Place insurance as a driver, employment might not be able to continue.  Instances where staff cannot be approved to drive will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if employment can continue in their role without driving agency vehicles.  Items considered include but are not limited to: the shift the staff member holds and the frequency/necessity of driving during that shift, the amount of time before the staff member may be approved to drive by the insurance carrier, the availability of other staff on site to drive agency vehicles as program needs require, etc.

• Able to complete a background check, fingerprinting (Live Scan), and completion of all Community Care Licensing requirement documents.  Able to meet all licensing requirements of Community Care Licensing.

What You Will Do

The anticipated start date for this position is early 2023. You will report to the Executive Director  (ED). You are responsible for designing, implementing and meeting annual strategic fundraising goals, leading strategic communications, supporting priority partnerships, and overseeing the Development and Communications Department. The DS monitors public and private funding and program trends in the regions where Ruby’s Place works. The DS also works with the Executive Director (ED) to solicit donations. The DS will expand community support for the agency through community relations, speaking engagements, newsletters and charitable events. You will be an intergale part of the strategic planning and vision for the agency. You wil develop funding plans on how to support the vision. 

Responsibilities include

1. In collaboration with the ED, manage and implement a multi-year strategic fundraising and sustainability plan including public grants and other sources. 

2. Participate in the marketing committee.

3. Participate in the business development committee as it relates to funding and development of the agency.

4. Oversee the public communications of the agency and supervise the Communications Manager. 

5. Actively participate and strategize with the ED, committees and Board of Directors on the building projects in the overall strategic plan. 

6. Research and set up meetings with partners, funders, developers, investors and donors as needed.

7. Represent the Agency at community events as requested.

8. Oversee grant prospect list and grants calendar; coordinate and manage proposal writing and grant reporting for private foundations.

9. Oversee proposal writing and submission of proposals in response to government RFP’s.

10. Coordinate with the Finance Department on procedures and policies for tracking and reporting development activities.

11. Develop community events.

12. Assist with recruiting and cultivating new donors to the agency.

13. Oversee the development of new brochures, fliers, etc.

14. Secure funding for special strategic projects.

15. Solicit and obtain various donations for clients as they relate to housing needs including, but not limited to: move-in furnishings and supplies, basic supplies, food, etc.

16. Manage campaigns (October National DV activities and January National HT, Develop annual fundraising appeal).

17. Prepare budgets and expenses, as well as reports, for private foundations.

18. Maintain an orderly filing system.

19. Provide reflective supervision.

20. Fill out a functional timesheet by assigned due dates in compliance with the time allocations.

21. Actively participate in reflective supervision

22. Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures in relation to duties of the job

23. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid in person & remote work. Time spent on-site versus remote working will be discussed and agreed upon with your supervisor.  You are expected to be available on-site as necessary given business needs. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress.

Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.

Applying

The pay scale for the Director of Strategy is $130-140k annual salary. The benefits that come with working at Ruby’s Place at full-time hours include medical, dental, and vision plans, a life insurance policy, significant vacation, sick time, sabbatical, and immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match. This is a full-time, salaried position. This is a hybrid position (flex work), 40 hours a week, with some days required in our Castro Valley Office. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

If all this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover letter, respond to the following three prompts:

• Why do you want to work for Ruby’s Place and why are you a good fit for this role? (200 words max)

• Using the qualifications listed above (under Who You Are section), please list the top 5 qualification(s) that you feel you currently excel in and 2 qualifications you feel you will need to work toward proficiency. Please provide a brief explanation for each (a few sentences).

 

At Ruby’s Place, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.

 

Send resume and prompt question answers to Julie@rubysplace.org

Company DescriptionOur agency philosophy is built on having a strong healthy team to provide the best experience for clients in our care. We believe quality work starts with a program that is client-centered and built on trauma informed care. We have voluntary services coupled with the intentional care of our staff for a holistic approach.Company DescriptionOur agency philosophy is built on having a strong healthy team to provide the best experience for clients in our care. We believe quality work starts with a program that is client-centered and built on trauma informed care. We have voluntary services coupled with the intentional care of our staff for a holistic approach.

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