To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree or fundraising-related certifications is highly desirable.
- Five to seven years of successful experience in major gift fundraising.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all areas of development including annual giving, major, and planned giving.
- Must adhere to the highest ethical standards and “best practices” of fundraising.
- Highly motivated to set and achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, personal and written communications skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite, and Raiser Edge preferred.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong leadership, organization and computer skills a plus. Valid California Driver's license with excellent driving record. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, budgets, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to design and maintain a budget.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Supervisory Skills: Ability to effectively supervise and motivate others to perform. Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Ability to interview and hire well-suited candidates and to provide/oversee discipline as needed. Ability to address complaints and resolve problems.
WHAT WE OFFER
Casa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:
- Comprehensive Benefits package,
- 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
- Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
- Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
- Education/Tuition Assistance programs
- Group Discount Pet Insurance
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
- 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression
- Life transitions
- Grief and Loss
- Divorce
- Conflict Resolution
- Substance Abuse
- Work-Life Counseling
- Free Legal and Financial Consultations
- Identity Theft Recovery Services
Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.
