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

·         Recruit senior level business executives to serve as volunteers who assist in fundraising activities.  This includes recruitment of 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.

·        3-5 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.

Associate Director of Field Services
March of Dimes
1755 Creekside Oaks Dr., Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95833
Fax: 916-922-3258
Email: californiajobs@marchofdimes.com

Important: Please reference "Development Manager, Irvine, CA (MOD)" in the subject line of the email when responding.  Include a one paragraph explanation of how your experience qualifies you for the position.

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 and/or a strong sales background?
a.       less than 2 years
b.       2-3 years 
c.       3-4 years
d.       4 or more years 

2.       How many years experience do you have in event planning?
a.       less than 2 years
b.       2-3 years 
c.       3-4 years
d.       4 or more  years 

3.       How many years experience do you have in volunteer recruitment and development?
a.       less than 2 years
b.       2-3 years 
c.       3-4 years
d.       4 or more 

4.   How many years experience do you have soliciting Major Gift donors?
a. None
b. less than 1 year
c. 1-2  years 
d. 2-3  years 
e. 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_______________ 
 

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!