Director of Fund Development

3 weeks ago

Long Beach, United States Tichenor Clinic for Children Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary
The Director of Fund Development is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director. This position is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, renewal, upgrade and stewardship of individual donors to enhance the sustainability of Tichenor Clinic’s services. The Director of Fund Development works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in their development and fundraising endeavors. This position has full supervisory responsibility for a Development and Communication Assistant.

The Director of Development and Communication’s goal is to broaden the donor base and increase the average size of donations. This position will have the exciting opportunity to lead the organization’s centennial fundraising efforts and celebratory activities in 2026.

Candidates who are familiar with the Long Beach, CA area and/or have established connections within the community are preferred. Local knowledge and relationships will be considered a valuable asset for this role.

About Tichenor Clinic for Children
Tichenor Clinic for Children’s mission is to maximize children’s abilities by providing therapy and parent support to those with limited access. The clinic is one of the oldest nonprofits in Long Beach, serving children with disabilities (e.g., developmental delays, musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, and/or genetic disorders) regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Our core programs include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy; an early intervention program; water safety and swim instruction; and parent support, education, and empowerment.

Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office in Long Beach and 2 days remote.

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation for the Director of Fund Development is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Simple IRA
  • Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Cell phone reimbursement

Essential Position Responsibilities

Fund Development

  • Annual creation of the fundraising strategy.
  • Cultivate donor prospects, manage portfolio to ensure organizational revenue goals are met, steward donor relationships, and upgrade current donors to larger gifts.
  • Lead efforts to schedule and prepare for meetings with current and prospective donors.
  • Develop and monitor fundraising project budgets.
  • Directly supervise the Development and Communications Assistant, including training, delegation and performance management.
  • Support the Board Development Committee.
  • Collaborate with the contract grant writer to meet grant application and reporting deadlines.
  • Plan and implement donor recognition and cultivation events.

Communications and Marketing

  • Develop and implement an annual communications plan and strategy.
  • Produce the impact report.
  • Develop messaging for donor facing material.
  • Create content for and oversee the newsletter and social media.
  • Identify and amplify stories that describe our impact.
  • Oversee website edits and updates.
  • Create and work with the contracted graphic designer for printed marketing materials.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated success in direct fundraising with a focus on managing a donor portfolio.
  • Experience initiating and conducting donor visits and fundraising calls, with demonstrated success at securing sponsors.
  • Experience working for a non-profit organization preferred.

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story.
  • Knowledgeable about the latest fundraising tactics and the ability to determine their effectiveness.
  • Excellent understanding of marketing and communications and how to utilize these to enhance fundraising.
  • Complete deliverables in established timeframes while maintaining flexibility.
  • Proficiency at a high level with fundraising software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva and Adobe.
  • Deep understanding of or lived experience with disability highly valued.

How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the Director of Fund Development opportunity with Tichenor Clinic for Children Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We are unable to accept direct inquiries about this position (i.e. phone calls, emails).

Equal Opportunity: Tichenor Clinic for Children is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. This is not just in compliance with the law; it is embedded in our mission and values.

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