Director of Development
About the role
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is a leading community health center committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to everyone, with a special focus on uninsured, low-income individuals. Founded over 55 years ago, FHCSD operates more than 90 sites across San Diego County, offering a wide array of services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and specialized care. With over 227,000 patient visits annually, FHCSD is the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation.
Responsibilities
- Possesses strong leadership and fund development skills; provides guidance and support to development staff; sets performance goals; and mentors staff to raise performance levels and increase fundraising year over year.
- Works with CEO to develop a comprehensive development plan to include corporate, foundation, government grants, and others.
- Buys an active and diversified donor base; develops a long-term relationship with all FHCSD donors.
- Succeeds in producing the Spirit of the Barrio, four times a year; and the donor newsletter, Adelante, a companion piece to the Spirit of the Barrio luncheons, produced six times a year.
- Oversees daily organizational operations.
- Develops and articulates clear individual and team goals based on a sound annual development and communications plan so each team member understands their role in the overall effort.
- Develops a system to monitor all donor information, report statistical analysis to senior leaders.
- Develops and oversees regular events through the activities of the event/fundraising team (open houses, dedication of new facilities, groundbreakings, etc.).
- Develops strong access/influence contacts through tours and Spirit of the Barrio.
- Cultivates a strong volunteer network.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8-10 years’ experience working in Development and Grants.
- 5+ years’ experience developing/leading events and developing solicitation campaigns.
- Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and fund development skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with developing and executing events.
- Flexible and adaptable style.
- High energy and passion for the organization’s mission.
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating and expanding cultivated donors and building relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent donor relations skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking to large or small groups.
- A professional and resourceful style.
- The ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
Skills
- Experience with developing and executing events (fundraising, ribbon-cutting, tours, dedications, etc.).
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent donor relations skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking to large or small groups.
- A professional and resourceful style.
- The ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
Benefits
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
FHCSD is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.