Development and Fundraising Strategist
5 days ago
About the Role
">The Oakland Literacy Coalition seeks a seasoned Development and Fundraising Strategist to drive its fundraising efforts and propel the organization's mission forward. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader who can build on current successes while cultivating new funding opportunities.
">Job Description
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- Lead the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet or exceed annual revenue goals in collaboration with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and consultants.">
- Regularly assess and report fundraising progress and metrics to the Executive Director and Board, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic goals.">
- Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board Development Committee, guiding and energizing their fundraising efforts.">
- Strategically manage the Executive Director's fundraising activities, providing direction on high-priority relationships with funders and donors.">
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy and update existing development and stewardship plans with new ideas, industry best practices, and data-driven analysis.">
Responsibilities
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- Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors that lead to high-level support and result in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.">
- Plan and execute compelling fundraising campaigns and appeals, ensuring year-over-year growth in individual giving.">
- Develop and coordinate 2-3 smaller donor cultivation events throughout the year, with a focus on building a major gifts pipeline.">
- Represent the OLC at donor meetings and events, articulating our value, goals, and impact.">
- Identify and pursue relationships with potential corporate partners to leverage corporate social responsibility and sponsorship opportunities.">
- Manage the grants pipeline/calendar and work with the grant writer to develop accurate and highly effective proposals, reports, budgets, and other materials and ensure timely submission.">
- Work with program and finance staff to track grant deliverables and budgets.">
- Maintain policies, systems, and procedures to track fundraising activities and donor data.">
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fund development with progressive responsibilities for an organization with an annual budget of at least $1 million.">
- Authentic and compelling communicator who can effectively pitch the OLC's work to engage and inspire supporters, leveraging storytelling to build relationships that drive results.">
- Track record of expanding donor networks and fostering partnerships that lead to increased funding and sustained engagement.">
- Strong strategic thinker who holds the big picture while owning the end-to-end process of implementation, ensuring alignment with goals and accountability for outcomes.">
- You thrive in a small, dynamic organization by working independently and creatively to maximize available resources, contribute innovative ideas, and drive impactful results.">
- You are passionate about our work, mission, and values and are excited to help us secure new and sustainable funding streams.">
Compensation and Benefits
">This is a salaried position with an annual compensation ranging from $95,000 to $110,000, depending on experience.
">The OLC offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, observed holidays, retirement plan, and opportunities to take paid time out of the workday for community volunteering.
">The position is based out of our office in a bright and inviting co-working space in Artthaus Studios, located in Oakland's Jingletown neighborhood. Our regular work schedule is weekdays from 9 am - 5 pm.
">We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
">The Oakland Literacy Coalition is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse staff and inclusive environment. We especially encourage members of historically marginalized communities to apply for this role.
">In compliance with applicable laws, the Oakland Literacy Coalition does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, primary language, citizenship, or immigration status.
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