Now Hiring - ORALE: Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation and Empowerment - Development Manager in Long Beach, CA

Full description of the position

**HOW TO APPLY** Email a writing sample (proposal, letter of Intent or any fundraising related document). Send a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for two people who are familiar with your work, experience, and character. Applications without these items will be considered incomplete.

Position Summary: The Development Manager will play a critical role in RALEs fundraising efforts, contributing to a sustainable and thriving organization. The ideal candidate is a skilled fundraiser who has creative ideas about development for a growing nonprofit. They will have demonstrated success in a development role, including a track record of securing foundation grants, sponsorships, and/or individual major gifts. They are highly organized and have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, at times under tight deadlines. The Development Manager is an excellent writer, clear communicator, and relationship builder who is committed to RALEs mission.

What youll do:

Foundations Work

Lead development processes, philanthropic research, and potential opportunities

Collaborate with the communications team to develop a digital fundraising strategy

Write grant proposals, reports, acknowledgment emails and letters of inquiry

Manage RALEs foundation grants and ensure reporting deadlines are met

Ensure compliance by the organization of terms stipulated in the grant award

Develop and manage reporting and grants systems

Identify and analyze trends in foundation funding in relevant issue areas

Work closely with the Executive Director and Associate Director to establish new and deepen existing foundation relationships

Individual Giving

In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop a fundraising plan that includes donor segmentation, objectives for individual, corporate, and institutional fundraising and success metrics, identification of staff and board members who will be actively involved in fundraising and definition of roles, targets and fundraising goals

Manage and personally engage in solicitation and stewardship activities in collaboration with the Executive Director, other staff, and members of the Board

Develop and lead a plan for growing individual giving, including deepening engagement of monthly and annual supporters through thoughtful relationship building, stewardship, and digital engagement

Develop a strategy and calendar for donor events for both large and small donors

Build relationships with individual donors and community partners

Establish, implement, and monitor rigorous approach to donor tracking and cultivation

Manage direct solicitations and individual appeals

Write donor updates and stewardship materials

Other

Support Executive Director to advance Board engagement in fundraising

Act as liaison to board committees that support development

Lead special events that boost institutional and individual fundraising efforts, including galas, openings, corporate and private gatherings, and events celebrating contributions of various donor groups and marking special milestones for RALE

Develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic annual development plan designed to reach established revenue goals

Maintain donor database records and create relevant reports

Supervise development staff and volunteers, when applicable

Actively engage the Board in support of annual fundraising goals and activities, and leverage their relationships with institutional and individual Donors

Work closely with RALEs program team to stay informed about RALEs campaign efforts and victories

Partake in media interviews and organization social media efforts to elevate ORALEs mission.

Support other development and organizational functions as needed, including RALEs art initiatives

Attend all staff and organizational meetings

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to RALE mission and values

Exceptional writer, storyteller, and communicator skilled in analyzing, breaking down, and communicating complex ideas in ways that inspire others to action

Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience writing foundation grant proposals and reports

Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Able to compellingly articulate the mission, programs and stories of our organization in writing.

Minimum of two years of experience securing financial support for mission driven nonprofits from a variety of sources, including foundations, individual donors, major donors, or members

Knowledge of donor software

Excellent relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including funders, organizational leaders, and team members

Knowledge of the regional/state funding landscape

Experience with and interest in issues of immigrant rights and/or racial equity

Bilingual, a plus

Access to reliable transportation.

Work authorization required. DACA recipients are encouraged to apply

A creative problem-solver who knows when to act independently yet consults the senior management team when necessary and well in advance of crisis situations with foresight and integrity.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Why join the RALE team?

We offer generous health benefits, salaries, 403b retirement options, and a monthly cell phone stipend to all staff.

Clear community focus: Our team gets to work with dedicated and growing community membership committed to the abolition of immigration detention and nurture immigrant leadership in our community.

Youll be working with directly impacted staff who are dedicated and passionate about advocating for immigrant rights.

ORALE will pay DACA renewals for impacted staff members.

Every other Friday off to allow our team to recharge

11 paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, Cumulative Vacation Time, Sick days; plus we are closed 3 weeks in December and one in the summer.

**HOW TO APPLY** Email a writing sample (proposal, letter of Intent or any fundraising-related document). Send a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for two people who are familiar with your work, experience, and character. Applications without these items will be considered incomplete.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sabbatical
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90813: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90813