Agency Development Administrator

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The Agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers, one residence and 7 homeless shelters and also serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school child care; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.

The person will plan, develop, and administer multiple fundraising and associated activities.  May supervise the work of employees and/or volunteers. Works with the Chief Development and Communications Officer to establish both short- and long-term goals.

This job is onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, and administers multiple fundraising and associated activities for a capital campaign.
• Conducts ongoing research on the development of new funding sources.
• Prepares proposals and the oversees the preparation of budgets for submission to funding sources.
• Meets with representatives of foundations and corporations to cultivate their support of the agency.
• Works with employees and volunteers to plan and implement special fundraising events.
• Displays sensitivity to the client population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Mission and Vision Statements of the Agency.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Fund Development, Communications, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five to seven years of related work experience.

Knowledge:

• Grant writing, including government proposals, applications, and knowledge of federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Fund raising techniques, including donor database and linkages, direct mail appeals, memorial/tribute gift programs, planned giving.   
• Foundation executives and personnel, corporate representatives and individuals, especially those whose guidelines encompass assistance for the poor and homeless.
• Communications with donors from the initial “ask” through follow up, to acknowledgement of gifts, and subsequent contacts.
• Publications: writing, layout and printing.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and oral communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Professional and Polished presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT database software.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set up necessary files and records.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Enthusiastic and genuine commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

•  Medical, Dental & Vision
•  Life Insurance
•  Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
•  Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
•  Flexible Spending Account
•  Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
•  Vacation days – 12 days per year
•  Sick time – 10 days per year
•  Short- and Long-Term Disability
•  13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
•  Public Service Loan Forgiveness
•  Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office 
•  Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
•  Free Parking