Region-Program Development Manager
About The Position
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles’ Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services Program (IRR), established in 1955 and DOJ-accredited since 1971, provides support and advocacy to vulnerable immigrants and refugees. The program aims to help clients achieve self-sufficiency, family unity, and successful integration through legal and social services. IRR is seeking a Region/Program Development Manager to expand the impact of Affirmative immigration services through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and program growth. This role is suited for a mission-driven professional committed to immigrant and refugee rights, with strong interpersonal skills and experience in community outreach, relationship building, and program development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Fund Development, Communications, or a closely related field.
- Five to seven years of related professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, and building collaborative relationships with community-based organizations and stakeholders.
- Strong grant writing experience, including development of government proposals, funding applications, and knowledge of federal, state, and local funding agencies.
- Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with foundation executives, corporate representatives, and individual donors, particularly within organizations supporting underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Proven ability to manage donor communications, including proposal development, stewardship, follow-up, acknowledgment of gifts, and ongoing relationship building.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and strengthen community engagement efforts by cultivating strategic partnerships with faith-based organizations, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations to expand program reach and client engagement.
- Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and implement outreach strategies, manage program communications and outreach materials, represent the program at community events, and identify opportunities for collaboration and growth.
- Support key departmental initiatives, including annual fundraising efforts, World Refugee Day events, and other organizational planning activities.
- Oversee grant development efforts by researching and coordinating local, state, and federal funding opportunities in collaboration with the Program Director.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders.
- Support the development of new programs aligned with community needs and funding priorities.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure grant compliance, measure program outcomes, and support continuous program improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
