Advancement Manager

LA Promise Fund•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Working closely with the Director of Advancement, the Advancement Manager will assist with the agency’s annual fundraising efforts. They will support and contribute to the LA Promise Fund’s special events, general development and grants. This position will report to the Director of Advancement, as part of the Advancement and Communications team, and will work collaboratively with all LA Promise Fund headquarters and school-based staff. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
2-4 years of experience in development, especially corporate, individual and foundation giving
Special event and volunteer management experience highly valued
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies
Experience and established relationships with prospective funders
Experience in the public sector and/or in external affairs
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Innovative thinker who can contribute to continuous improvement of protocols, policies and operating procedures
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional written and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills
Experience identifying, attracting and retaining corporate funders through a solid account management system and engagement protocol
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Excellent computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and online communications; Google Suite, Salesforce and Adobe experience a plus
Ability to work in dynamic, demanding, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of public education and experience with K-12 schools is a plus
Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, and Fairness
Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
Must complete Mandated Reporter training

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a staff/team, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the compliance of all funds received including ensuring relevant information entered and maintained in our Salesforce or other systems as well as funder portals.
Manages the systems of fundraising like Salesforce, Google Drives lists, Classy, Mailchimp, and more
Writes concept papers, LOIs, Prepares Decks, materials, etc. for all corporate and individual funders, occasionally foundations
Interfaces with LAPF and School staff on implementation and compliance, monitoring, reporting, budget monitoring, funds receivable
Writes all reports to funders and submits upon supervisor approval
While a grant writer is retained on staff, all members of the advancement team will grant write as needed to meet competing deadlines.
Completes corporate and individual portal or material requests
Meets regularly with each department and the school to review their funding obligations, list of grants, progress monitoring, obtain data for grant applications or reports, etc.
Assists with Special Events
Prepares all tax-exempt letters annually working with finance and other relevant individuals
Participates and contributes to team meetings, staff meetings, board meetings, strategic planning
Other duties as assigned