Vice President of Development and Strategy

Except in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
• The Vice President of Development and Strategy works closely with internal and external partners to advance La Familia’s mission and fundraising goals.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring La Familia can continue delivering culturally responsive services by translating mission into sustainable resources.
• The Vice President (VP) of Development and Strategy is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that drives sustainable revenue growth.
• The Vice President (VP) of Development and Strategy oversees all aspects of philanthropy, including individual giving, institutional funding, events, and donor engagement, while centering equity and community voice.
• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President (VP) of Development and Strategy partners with the CEO and leadership team to align fundraising with organizational priorities and strengthen long-term sustainability.
• The Vice President (VP) of Development and Strategy directly supervises development leadership staff and fosters a high-performing, collaborative, and equity-centered team culture.
• This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Fund Development

• Develop and implement a multi-year, diversified fundraising strategy aligned with La Familia’s mission, growth goals, and community impact.
• Provide visionary leadership across all fundraising areas, including major gifts, annual giving, institutional funding, events, and planned giving.
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, including public-private partnerships and innovative funding streams.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to position La Familia with donors, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on donor strategy, relationship management, and philanthropic trends.

Individual Giving & Donor Engagement (40–50%)

• Lead strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, with an emphasis on major gifts.
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
• Strengthen donor engagement practices that center relationship-building, trust, and long-term partnership.
• Support executive leadership and Board members in managing donor portfolios and advancing fundraising efforts.
• Oversee fundraising events and ensure they align with organizational values and revenue goals.
• Expand planned giving efforts, educating donors on legacy and future giving opportunities.

Institutional & Community Partnerships (15–20%)

• Oversee strategy for foundation, corporate, and government funding in partnership with program and finance teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional funders and community partners.
• Identify and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with programmatic priorities and community needs.
• Support development of compelling proposals and funding narratives that highlight La Familia’s impact.

Development Operations & Infrastructure (20–30%)

• Ensure strong systems, processes, and data integrity to support effective fundraising operations.
• Oversee donor database management, reporting, and revenue tracking.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate performance, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation of funds.
• Guide integrated fundraising campaigns across mail, digital, and community engagement channels.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Strategy and Development Department, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
• Develop and manage the department’s annual budget, including revenue projections and expense tracking.
• Monitor and report on fundraising performance, providing regular updates to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.
• Ensure accurate and timely donor data entry, gift processing, acknowledgments, and reporting through the organization’s salesforce system.
• Establish and maintain effective systems, policies, and procedures to support compliant and efficient fundraising operations.
• Oversee grant tracking, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements in coordination with program and finance teams.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Support Board and committee administration, including preparing reports, presentations, and fundraising updates.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for audits, funder requirements, and internal accountability.
• Lead internal planning processes for development activities, including annual work plans, campaign timelines, and team priorities.
• Supervise and approve departmental expenditures, invoices, and procurement requests in alignment with agency policies.
• Promote data integrity and confidentiality standards related to donor and organizational information.

Staff Supervision

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to assigned staff.
• Partner with program, communications, and operations teams to align messaging and storytelling with fundraising goals.
• Represent La Familia in the community, at events, and in professional networks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of development professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and equity.
• Set clear expectations, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor staff performance.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with organizational values.
• Conduct regular team meetings, check-ins, and coaching sessions.
• Address performance concerns promptly, documenting and escalating issues when necessary.
• Support professional development by identifying training needs and opportunities for growth.

Contract Management

• Serve as a liaison with funders regarding programmatic and operational issues.
• Attend all funder-required meetings, events, and trainings.
• Ensure delivery of program elements in compliance with contract language.
• Submit all required documents and reports by the deadlines.
• Collaborate with La Familia Administration and the Supervisor to ensure accurate and appropriate contract expenditures.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts related to development activities, including consultants, grant agreements, sponsorships, and vendor services.
• Review, negotiate, and execute contracts in partnership with Finance, HR to ensure alignment with organizational policies and risk management standards.
• Ensure all contracts clearly define scope of work, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Maintain organized and compliant contract documentation, including tracking key dates, renewals, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure grant and funding contracts are implemented in accordance with funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, funding restrictions, and organizational policies, including proper use of restricted funds.
• Approve invoices and payment requests tied to contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed-upon deliverables and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements, escalating issues as needed.
• Develop and implement standardized contract management processes and tools to improve efficiency and accountability.

Program & Coverage Responsibilities

• Ensure program operations continue without interruption by providing coverage for essential duties when positions are vacant.
• Temporarily fill in unstaffed roles until the position is filled.
• Prioritize workload and allocate resources to maintain service delivery during staffing gaps.
• Communicate staffing needs and operational impacts to leadership promptly.

Timekeeping & Attendance Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards, and prescribed procedures.
• Ensure staff complies with established work schedules, attendance, and punctuality requirements.
• Monitor and approve employee timecards, including daily clock-in/out, breaks, overtime, and leave.
• Ensure employees take required meal and rest breaks in compliance with labor laws and agency policy.
• Submit approvals on time to support accurate payroll processing.
• Investigate and resolve timesheet discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues to HR/Payroll.
• Enforce organizational policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable labor laws.

Other

• Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities.
• Track and regularly report on key metrics for the responsible function areas.
• Leads and collaborates on projects supporting Agency objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Leading the self:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Relationship building and influence
• Data-informed decision making
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Strong ethical and values-based leadership
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Displays drive and purpose
• Manages self and adapts to change
• Exhibiting leadership stature
• Practice self-awareness and continuous learning

Leading others:

• Communicates effectively
• Supports the professional development of staff
• Builds and maintains relationships
• Promotes effective teamwork

Leading the organization:

• Manages change
• Problem solves effectively
• Navigates organizational dynamics
• Develops and executes strategy
• Managing politics and influencing others
• Enhances organizational knowledge and skills

INCLUSION, RESPECT, AND COLLABORATION:

• Exhibit inspirational leadership by being highly responsive, leading a team to resolve immediate issues while strategically and inclusively addressing root causes.
• Develop staff by providing support to allow them to flourish in their roles, and promote a culture where everyone is valued and included, fostering a sense of belonging in an environment where employees can reach their full potential.
• Practices cultural humility and cultural responsiveness when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, while practicing appropriate boundaries.
• Develop relationships with their teams and across the organization to foster cultural humility and cultural responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration, ensuring positive outcomes for the organization both internally and externally.
• Utilize effective communication skills to listen and respond with empathy, while adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to drive innovative change. This approach should be sensitive to the organization's culture and its role within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication in English is essential for this position.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising/development, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and leading multi-channel fundraising strategies.
• Strong track record of building relationships with diverse donors, communities, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Excellent communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in non-profit and community-based organizations preferred.
• Demonstrates and models excellent “customer service” orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance, and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace products.
• Valid CA Driver’s license required.
  • Auto insurance: If your vehicle is used for business-related purposes, it is recommended that you inform your auto insurance carrier.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates cultural awareness and provides respectful, client-centered care. 
• Maintains knowledge of community resources for client referrals 
• Attend work regularly, adhering to policies on absences and tardiness. 
• Understands and applies legal requirements, including confidentiality and risk management.

Timekeeping & Attendance Responsibilities

• Accurately record work hours each day by clocking in/out at scheduled start, break, lunch, and end times.
• Take all required meal and rest breaks in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
• Review and submit timesheets by established deadlines to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Notify supervisor promptly of any scheduling conflicts, absences, tardiness, or timekeeping issues. 
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance to support team and program operations.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures related to overtime, schedule changes, and paid/unpaid leave.
• Correct and/or report any timekeeping discrepancies immediately to the supervisor for resolution.

TEAM COMMITMENT:

• Viewed by others as an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others, and acts as a resource to team members and clients, where appropriate.
• Handles difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Accepts accountability and constructive feedback.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and staff meetings as required, and actively participates in other departmental professional development, including providing training and consultation.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers in other departments, senior management, executive staff, and community stakeholders.
• Handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments and individuals in a tactful and effective manner to maintain goodwill within the agency.  

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING:

• Ability to occasionally or frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulders 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, walk, talk, and hear, use hands to keyboard, fingers, handle, and feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the office
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 
• May require travel, dependent on agency needs
• Can work under deadlines
• Performing general physical activities such as picking up, moving, and using objects, tools, or controls
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand and move from one location to another daily. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to visually focus on near and far items, and to be able to switch between them.
• Ability to reliably report to work on time and perform the position's required tasks as scheduled
• Ability to grasp and carry items
• Ability to hear and effectively communicate with co-workers, clients, and the public
• Ability to identify potential issues within the workplace, determine an appropriate means of avoiding and/or resolving the issues, work with others to address the issues, and carry out organized strategies for resolving and preventing similar issues in the future
• Ability to process information and data for use within the organization

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Health benefits package for you and your family, including: 
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 95% employee and 80% dependent employer premium contributions, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual
• Employee Assistance Plan to support you and your family’s well-being and finances 
• Pet Plan Benefit: 
  • PetPlus Product and Prescription Discounts, Pet Assure Veterinary Discounts, AskVet 24/7 Pet Telehealth, and ThePetTag Lost Pet Recovery Service
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Work-life wellbeing & excellent work hours
  • La Familia understands the importance of work-life balance! Our therapists enjoy flexible scheduling options, including hybrid work arrangements, to ensure high-quality client care while maintaining their well-being.
• License and Certification renewals reimbursed.
• Supportive/Collaborative work environment 
• Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development
  • We believe in growing together. As a team member, you’ll have access to structured mentorship and ongoing training. Whether you’re pursuing licensure or looking to specialize in clinical psychology, we support your growth every step of the way.

Salary : $170,000 - $190,000