AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Reports to: Executive Director FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Full-time (schedule may vary) Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Benefits: Competitive health insurance package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live. (www.apch.org)

SUMMARY
The Director of Development is responsible for providing leadership and impact in the areas of fundraising (institutional, individual, and event driven), budgeting, strategic planning, financial reporting, and relationship cultivation and maintenance. The DoD will manage staff to execute annual and ongoing institutional fundraising programs, including producing LOI's, proposals, sponsorship invitations, and grant reports; produce income reports and projections, as well as metrics and critical analysis of the organization's fundraising efforts; oversee communications that express the financial need and demonstrate fiscal responsibility and transparency; represent the organization at community activities, professional seminars and organizational events.

Required Technical and Performance Skills
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills Diplomacy
Proofreading Skills Professionalism
Customer Service Organizational Skills
Computer Skills Time Management
Public Relation Skills Networking
Fundraising (including on-line and understanding of web communications/capabilities)
Collaborative Skills (ability to work with donors, staff, board members, volunteers)
Excel and Database Management (preferably in Raiser's Edge)
Creativity Entrepreneurial
Mission-Driven Multi-tasking
Detail oriented Dedicated to excellence

Education/Training
Degree: B.A. degree (or equivalent)

Experience
Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in fundraising and nonprofit management is required. Experience with special events, volunteers, and private fundraising are critical, as is the proven ability to create and manage an aggressive development program.
EEO
Background screening required

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, references, and a recent grant-writing sample to Angela Maldonado; HR Director at angela@apch.org (E-mail submission only/No phone inquiries)

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