Work in conjunction with Development Director for the achievement of major revenue growth through March for Babies, special events, and major gifts.  Recruit senior volunteer leaders and manage volunteer committees to assist in reaching organizational goals.  Plan and implement fund raising events.  Recruit and manage temporary staff.

·         Recruit senior level business executives to serve as volunteers who assist in fundraising activities.  This includes recruitment of March for Babies chairs and revenue leaders, special event committee members, and major gifts committee members.

·         Train, manage, and provide leadership to volunteer committees to ensure that committee members are fully supported and accomplish tasks required for successful events.

·         Work with Board of Directors on opportunities for major revenue growth.

·         Develop and maintain relationships with key corporate and civic community leaders, organizations, and associations.

·         Solicit corporate sponsorship for special events.

·         Plan special fundraising events; coordinate and oversee logistics; manage budget and financial records; evaluate cost-effectiveness, profitability, and public awareness of events; compile and analyze event statistics; and create event plan for the following year.

·         Recruit, orient, train, and supervise temporary staff.

·         Work with program staff and volunteers to ensure that every event contains program content to enhance the knowledge of the audience and general public regarding the March of Dimes mission, programs, special services and benefits for mothers and babies.

·         Bachelors’ degree.

·         5 years fund raising experience.

·         Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities.

·         Proven track record of success

·         2 years management experience preferred

NOTE:  A credit and criminal background check is required for this position.

   Executive Director
   March of Dimes
   3699 Wilshire Blvd. #520
   Los Angeles, CA 90010
   Fax: (213) 637-5055
   Email: CaliforniaJobs@marchofdimes.com
   
Important: Please reference "Development Manager, Los Angeles" in the subject line of the email when responding.

In order to assist us in further assessing your skills and experience please provide responses to the following:

1.       How many years experience do you have in fundraising and non-profit?
a.       none
b.       1-2 years 
c.       2-3 years
d.       3 or more years 

2.       How many years experience do you have in sales and marketing?
a.       less than 1 year
b.       1-2 years 
c.       2-3  years
d.       3 or more years  

3.      How many years experience do you have in event planning?
a.       none
b.       1-2 years 
c.       2-3  years
d.       3 or more years 

4.   How many years experience do you have in volunteer recruitment and development?
a.       none
b.       1-2 years 
c.       2-3  years
d.       3 or more years 

5.  Rate your proficiency level on the following computer programs: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.
a.       minimal 
b.       moderate 
c.       excellent
d.       proficient in all above programs, except_______________  
 

6.  Include a one paragraph explanation of how your experience qualifies you for the position.

Once your reply is received, your background and qualifications will be reviewed by the hiring department. If they feel that there is an appropriate match between your skills and qualifications and those required in the position, you will be contacted.  Please understand that we receive resumes from many qualified applicants and regret that we are not always able to provide ongoing information on the status of a resume once it is forwarded to the hiring department.  

Thank you for your interest in employment with the March of Dimes!

BENEFITS:  The March of Dimes offers employees various levels of health, financial and quality of life benefits. Our featured benefits package, determined by your employment status and tenure with the organization, includes the following: Medical Insurance, Disability & Life Insurance, Dental & Vision Plan, Defined Contribution Plan, Flexible Savings Accounts, Tax Deferred Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Benefits, Paid vacation, Paid holiday time, sick and personal days, and summer hours.

Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
For more information please visit http://www.marchofdimes.com/.