Envision Consulting
Director of Development
Los Angeles, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$130kDetected 22 days ago
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About the role
- This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who thrives at the intersection of fundraising, partnerships, social enterprise, and mission-driven storytelling.
- Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will play a key leadership role in advancing the organization's long-term sustainability and visibility.
- Approximately half of the role will focus on major gifts and individual donor engagement, with an emphasis on cultivating and stewarding donors at the $5,000+ level.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with a focus on gifts of $5,000 and above.
- Create personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies in partnership with the Executive Director and Board leadership.
- Support donor meetings and communications by preparing briefing materials, proposals, and follow-up strategies.
- Collaborate with artistic and program staff to define project scopes, develop proposals, and support client relationships.
- Build long-term client relationships that lead to repeat partnerships and referrals.
- Support smaller board-led cultivation and fundraising gatherings throughout the year.
- Leverage events as opportunities for donor engagement, stewardship, and long-term relationship building.
- Partner closely with board members to strengthen fundraising participation and community connections.
- Partner with the Executive Director to align fundraising and earned revenue strategies with organizational goals.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure donor and client experiences are thoughtful, mission-aligned, and high quality.
Requirements
- Experience working with individual donors and major gift fundraising required.
- Experience managing fundraising events with a focus on donor engagement and revenue growth.
- Ability to translate mission into compelling funding and partnership opportunities.
- Strong knowledge of the Los Angeles nonprofit sector.
- A true collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and enjoys building authentic relationships with donors, partners, board members, and community stakeholders.
- Self-starter with the ability to stay on task in a remote work environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- A passion for the arts, community wellness, and creating equitable opportunities for individuals who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000. Piece by Piece offers a competitive benefits package. This 32 hour/week, hybrid position is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in development, fundraising, business development or a related field strongly preferred.
- Experience with arts organizations, social enterprises, community-based nonprofits, or public-sector partnerships strongly preferred.
- Experience working with a CRM preferred, including donor tracking, relationship management, and pipeline development.
Compensation
- Lead strategy and execution for Piece by Piece's annual signature fundraising event.
- The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000.
Benefits
- Piece by Piece offers a competitive benefits package.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the
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