Development Director
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
1 week ago
Los Angeles, CA
Executive
Description
SUPERVISOR: President and CEO
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation was inspired by the acclaimed motion picture Mr. Holland’s Opus, the story of the profound effect a dedicated music teacher had on generations of students. The film's composer, Michael Kamen, started the foundation in 1996 as his commitment to the future of music education. The Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs, and vital support services to school districts nationwide, giving economically-disadvantaged youth access to the many benefits of music education, leading them to success in school, and inspiring creativity and expression through playing music.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Development Director will work with the CEO, Board of Directors, and fundraising support staff to increase individual, institutional, and corporate giving to meet the financial goals of the Foundation. The Foundation supports a small and efficient staff in a casual and open atmosphere. MHOF is in a growth phase, hiring key employees who want a long-term commitment to delightful and meaningful work in music education. The Development Director will build relationships with a strong existing donor base and identify new opportunities and creative strategies for growth.
Responsibilities
- Advance fund development by insuring the continued growth of a diverse and stable base of support from all sources. Meet budget goals currently in the $1.5 M- $2M range, with expectations to increase that goal in the next three years.
- Work with staff and board to research and identify new prospects, plan face-to-face meetings and cultivation events, and perform follow-up activities focusing on growing the donor base and major gifts ($5,000+).
- Assist with social media, communications, follow-up calling, mailings, event planning, and other activities related to building strong donor relationships and enhancing donor confidence in the organization.
- Coordinate and oversee donor communications including appeal letters, newsletters, email messaging.
- Expand fundraising to include a robust monthly giving program, cultivation events, corporate sponsorships, and creative options to engage existing and future donors.
- Manage marketing and promotion of the foundation along with staff support.
- Provide full range of skills associated with fund development including grant writing and reporting, creating budgets, creating and executing a development plan, reports to board members, and department volunteer management.
Qualifications
- A minimum of five (5) years of fundraising experience.
- Proficient in public speaking and able to clearly express ideas and represent the values and programs of the foundation.
- Experience managing others in a department.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong experience in grant writing with successful proposal outcomes.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency using donor management software.
- Enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
- Background in music education or in working with an arts-related organization is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 DOE
Excellent Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays. Medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered with 80% of the insurance premium covered by employer.
New employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) plan immediately with employer matching effective 60 days after hire.
Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement
MHOF is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability. MHOF complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants. MHOF does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any protected class, including: race; religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress and grooming practices); color; national origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer); genetic information; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); reproductive health decision-making, gender identity or expression; transgender status or gender (including gender identity or gender expression); sexual orientation; marital status; registered domestic partner status; military or veteran status, current or prospective service in the uniformed services; age; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Included in the definition of each protected category is the perception of membership in a protected category and an individual’s association with an actual or perceived member of a protected category. Applicable law prohibits coworkers and third parties, as well as supervisors and managers, with whom any employee comes into contact from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, job assignment, compensation, discipline, access to benefits, training, termination or other aspects of employment.
Deadline
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job function
Executive
Salary Range
$85,000-$105,000
Website
How to Apply
Send résumé and cover letter to Natalia@mhopus.org.