Development Specialist

**Job Title: Development Associate - In-Kind & Special Events****Job Overview:** This role is responsible for executing a range of relationship-based philanthropic functions to support the annual and strategic fundraising goals. The primary focus areas are in-kind appeals and special events. You will serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors, with a concentration on in-kind supporters. Your responsibilities include building strong relationships through the philanthropic cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. **Essential Functions:**- Expand the in-kind giving function to meet program needs
- Conduct four annual in-kind drives: Back to School, Halloween, Holiday Helper, and Spring
- Develop and implement a specific action plan for the Holiday Helper as a major in-kind activity, growing both components (sponsor a family drive and toy drive, including an annual classic car show/toy drive)
- Coordinate with program staff regarding general drives, special appeal needs, wish lists, and activities
- Coordinate in-kind drives/service day activities as cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship opportunities (e.g., hygiene drive, book drive, coat drive)
- Work with program staff to coordinate and participate in on-site events
- Collaborate with program leadership on solicitations based on client needs
- Work with the Senior Director of Development to identify corporate sponsorships
- Provide information to Communications regarding drives and social/media
- Coordinate with Communications on updates for the in-kind section of the website
- Have overall responsibility for organizing the annual special event, working with a volunteer committee and leadership:
- Develop master action plan, timeline, checklists, and status reports
- Organize committee and subcommittee meetings, prepare rosters, notices, agendas, and minutes
- Identify and work with all event vendors (venue, food/beverage, rentals, program, event software, entertainment, décor, etc.)
- Coordinate all facets of day-of logistics, from set-up to clean-up
- Conduct appeals as assigned (e.g., silent auction)
- Work with the Development Coordinator on tracking in the CRM system
- Work with the Senior Director of Development and Board members on house parties or other cultivation/solicitation events
- Participate in the organization of cultivation and stewardship events (e.g., Board installation, open houses, groundbreakings)
- Investigate and identify a fundraising project for a young professionals group
- Participate in Development team and cross-team meetings
- Participate in Development cross-functions and Development-Communications cross-functions as needed
- Other duties as assigned **Qualifications:**- 2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit philanthropy/development department or function, with major event planning knowledge
- Bachelor's degree
- Willingness to drive for in-kind and event activities in Southeast Los Angeles County
- Ability to work night and weekend activities as needed
- Must have a valid California Driver's License and Insurance **Benefits:**- Monday-Friday schedule
- Hybrid schedule after 90 days (2 days remote)
- Full benefits package after 30 days of employment, including 100% employer-paid premiums for HMO Health, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Employee Discount Program (LifeMart)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing up to 15 days annually, increasing with seniority
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid office closure during the last week of the year
- Opportunity for growth
- $66,000-72,000/year starting pay, dependent on experience and skillset
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 66,000.00 72,000.00 Per Year