Peninsula Education Foundation · 18 hours ago
Development Director
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $90K/yrPeninsula Education Foundation is seeking a Development Director to lead its fundraising strategy in support of students and schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This role involves planning and executing fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and managing corporate sponsorships to increase philanthropic revenue.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Laura Hughes
Responsibilities
Responsible for helping raise over $2.176 million towards our annual pledge to support PVPUSD
Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow annual giving, major gifts, community and business partnerships, and corporate sponsorships, with a focus on attracting new donors, increasing gift size, and identifying, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding supporters
Cultivate and grow long-term donor relationships with PVPUSD school families and alumni that lead to sustained donor support
Develop, engage, and manage corporate sponsors for both PEF’s Annual Campaign and the annual Toast on the Coast fundraising event, including expanding event sponsorships and securing a title sponsor
Oversee and expand PEF’s Real Estate Honor Roll program by developing strategies, building relationships, and engaging local realtors to secure increased participation and contributions
Collaborate with the Major Donor Committee and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects through the full development cycle, from research and identification through solicitation, closing, and stewardship of $5,000 donors and above
Schedule and lead regular face-to-face meetings with donors and prospects to build relationships and successfully secure gifts
Plan and participate in donor engagement events, including the Major Donor Reception and other cultivation and stewardship activities
Identify and secure donated items and experiences for online and live fundraising auctions
Track fundraising progress, analyze results, adjust strategies as needed to meet goals, and maintain accurate donor records and reports in PEF’s database (Raiser’s Edge)
Research grant opportunities and prepare, submit, and track grant proposals to meet all deadlines
Identify, develop, and secure planned giving, endowed, and capital gifts from qualified prospects
Assume other duties as determined by the Executive Director
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, sales, or business development
Ability to build relationships and confidently ask for financial support
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and move projects forward
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills
Positive work style
Experience working with boards, volunteers, and community partners
Record of meeting fundraising goals
Must be available for evening and weekend events
Preferred
Deep connections in the Palos Verdes community
Familiarity with Raiser's Edge software
Grant writing experience
Company
Peninsula Education Foundation
Peninsula Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support the education of children.
Founded in 1979
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase