EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Go For Broke National Education Center – Torrance, California
Position:
Development Director
Reports to:
President and CEO
Major Duties:
- Work closely with the President/CEO to create an overall strategic plan for Development and for the public phase of a capital campaign
- Manage Corporate, Foundation and Donor relations with President/CEO and Board of Directors
- Develop and execute all aspects of annual fund campaigns, planned giving and membership program
- Plan and execute annual gala dinner, Evening of Aloha; serve as dinner committee liaison
- Assist with national outreach; includes identifying and researching potential donors, developing a cultivation and stewardship program; creating presentations
- Generate reports and maintain Raiser's Edge Donor Database
- Write and review all fundraising copy for brochures, correspondence and solicitations
- Manage and mentor three development department staff
Time Commitment:
Full-Time (40 hr/wk, including some nights and weekends)
Qualifications:
- Possess an understanding and commitment to the GFBNEC mission
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3 years of capital campaign experience required
- 3-5 years of fundraising, marketing and/or public relations experience
- Experience in special events coordination
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Managerial and supervision experience
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
- Ability to multi-task and deliver on commitments in a fast-past environment
- Proficiency in Raiser's Edge Database preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Ability to attend community functions on weekends/weeknights
Compensation:
DOE
Start Date:
Immediate
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Go For Broke National Education Center
PO Box 2590, Gardena, CA 90247
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: (310) 222-5700
Email: jobs@goforbroke.org
www.GoForBroke.org
No phone calls please
Organizational Background
The Go For Broke National Education Center was established in 1989 and built the Go For Broke Monument near Los Angeles' Civic Center as an eternal tribute to those who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service (MIS), and the many other men and women who served overseas during World War II. For more information, visit www.GoForBroke.org.
