Development Officer - Kheir Clinic (FQHC)
Los Angeles, CA 90020
About the Job
Job description:
A successful Development Officer is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and resourceful professional who will lead all fundraising efforts for the organization and ensure that Kheir is maximizing and leveraging individual, foundation and corporate contributions, while effectively strengthening our brand. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Development Officer will develop and execute a fundraising strategy designed to support the organization’s future goals and mission. This position is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, strategic development professional who wants to shape and influence the organization’s directions through targeted external affairs, marketing, and public relations, related to fundraising. The individual is a a hands-on, motivated, and experienced self-starter with a sense of urgency and social responsibility. Being able to live and lead by the organization’s mission and values is a mandatory qualification for any member of Kheir, particularly for key staff positions such as this one.
You will leverage your creative talent and cumulative leadership experience and expertise in generating revenue from philanthropic, corporate and government sources. As you implement best practices and find new and innovative avenues in which to build our revenue stream, you will enjoy knowing that your hands-on efforts directly impact our service and capacity expansions, making our community healthier. Working as a key member of our leadership team, it will be your ability to blaze new trails that will allow you to collaborate with smart, committed and mission-oriented individuals on a daily basis as you drive and support our growth! Your polished and engaging verbal, written and presentation skills are paramount to effectively collaborating with internal leadership and guiding a team responsible for assuring the fulfillment of philanthropic grants and government contracts.
BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Referral program
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee, develop, and edit content for print and digital materials that strengthen the Kheir brand, including e-blasts, videos, social media, flyers, reports, fact sheets, website, etc.
- Oversee press release creation and distribution to ensure consistent messaging and successful media events.
- Manage public relations initiatives and programs to increase Kheir’s visibility, promote collaboration and partnership, and engage new and existing supporters.
- Develop a comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan with specific, measurable goals that will enable Kheir to meet its current budget forecast and future goals; oversee implementation of that plan (initial annual target of $1.5 Million Non-Federal funds awarded).
- Establish a development plan, priorities, deliverables and timeline.
- Initiate, oversee and implement minor and major fundraising activities, including preparation of high-quality proposals, grant reports, major donor cultivation and annual fundraising events.
- Maintain latest knowledge of healthcare issues & serve as an in-house policy expert, educator & advisor.
- Initiate, cultivate and steward relationships with the organization’s portfolio of individual, foundation and corporate supporters.
- Strategically leverage the time and connections of the CEO and other senior leaders to support targeted fundraising efforts, including developing the capacity of the Board to execute against development goals.
- Attend special events & serve as a key spokesperson for the organization.
- Oversee all aspects of development from concept design to record-keeping.
- Serve as agency liaison for Kheir’s Board of Directors, and support meeting coordination and other Board engagement efforts.
- Manage Kheir’s section 330 Community Health Center grants, collaborating with other departments to ensure compliance with federal funding requirements, and submit reports and other documents as requested by HRSA.
- Assist with writing PR material, including annual reports & newsletters.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years direct fundraising, program design, and grant-writing experience at management level.
- Track record of building and leading the development function in fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit organizations
- Substantial experience designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising plans for diverse funding streams including corporate, and foundation giving, with a track record and experience of significantly growing revenues over time.
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively with all levels of management, personnel, and voluntary boards.
- Demonstrated ability to network to build creative and mutually beneficial partnerships within the nonprofit, public and corporate sectors.
- Significant organizational and management skills including team building, staff supervision and development; ability to manage colleagues, senior management and Board members to achieve fundraising goals.
- Experience managing contract and proposal deadlines with attention to details.
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources, research techniques, data management and evaluation.
- Track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions to meet pressing development needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to develop program budgets and pro forma with minimal guidance.
- Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree highly preferred.
About Kheir Clinic (FQHC):
The Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income.
Source : Kheir Clinic (FQHC)