Children in Harmony · 2 months ago
Director of Development and Communications
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$30/hr - $62/hr
3+ years expChildren in Harmony is a global, non-profit organization focused on empowering youth through music and emotional learning. The Director of Development & Communications will drive revenue growth and visibility for the organization, executing fundraising strategies and managing communications to support donor engagement and campaign success.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Execute existing fundraising strategies across individual, corporate, foundation, and government funding sources
Manage all aspects of the grants pipeline, including research, proposal drafting, submission, and reporting
Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and institutional funders
Oversee donor management and pipeline tracking
Support campaign implementation for initiatives such as #MakeMusicDay, the Year-End Appeal, and other special events
Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to expand major donor engagement and corporate sponsorships
Track KPIs and report progress to leadership
Create, manage, and post content across CIH’s social media platforms, and newsletters to ensure consistent, engaging, and mission-aligned messaging
Develop digital, print, and visual materials that support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and organizational storytelling
Produce and distribute donor communications, including donor acknowledgements, board fundraising collateral, press releases, eblasts, and event collateral
Aid in maintaining CIH’s website using WordPress, updating content regularly with current programs, campaigns, and impact stories
Assist with public relations efforts, leveraging media, influencer, and entertainment- industry connections to secure coverage and increase CIH’s visibility
Build relationships with journalists, editors, and relevant outlets to highlight CIH’s mission and programming
Track engagement analytics and adapt content to strengthen reach and visibility
Qualification
Required
3-7+ years progressive nonprofit experience across fundraising, communications, including major gifts/campaigns
Bachelor's degree required; advanced credential (e.g., CFRE) a plus
Excellent tech skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) a plus
Demonstrated success securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
Expert writer/storyteller; strong brand and digital strategy chops
Proficiency with donor CRMs (Funraise or similar) and email marketing; WordPress/Canva a plus
Video editing skills a plus
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences
Ability to prioritize concurrent projects with high attention to detail
Flexible schedule with availability on some nights and weekends
Demonstrated interest in nonprofit work and a strong commitment to the mission of Children in Harmony
Company
Children in Harmony
Children in Harmony aims to provide young people with the tools they need to make their voices heard through music-making, emotional learning and community engagement within youth-led programs.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase