POSITION TITLE: Development Director
REPORTS TO: Chairman of the Board
LOCATION: Los Angeles
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-Time.
His Hands on Africa (HHOA) is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating in Rwanda and based out of Los Angeles, CA. With only one dentist for every 250,000 Rwandan citizens, HHOA is working to share the hope and healing of Jesus to the people of Africa, by raising up Christian dentists who will serve the community through Gospel-centered health care.
The Development Director will organize fundraising and marketing initiatives as well as steward donor relationships for HHOA. The Development Director will support events and activities that are already in place, as well as, creating some processes of engagement from the ground up, including a concentration of efforts targeted towards the dental and Rwandan expat communities. Please visit our website at www.hishandsonafrica.org for more information.
To support HHOA’s mission, the Development Director will:
● Manage donor relationships including identifying prospective donors, executing new donor strategies and expanding existing initiatives
● Establish and execute a Moves Management process to steward and cultivate donor relationships, including a plan for regular donor communications (calls, newsletters), assuring that donors feel recognized and appreciated
● Know and understand HHOA’s history, messaging, and values to communicate our story in an effective and compelling way, both verbally and through the creation of marketing materials, and informational documents/reports.
● Create and implement effective marketing campaigns that increase giving by attracting new strategic partnerships and donor relationships
● Collaborate with the Development Committee and the Development and Operations Administrator and take the lead in planning and executing fundraising events (virtual, live and hybrid)
● Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent record keeping and data management in all areas, by communicating clearly, managing event budgets, and tracking activity in Donor Perfect (CRM)
● Collaborate with the entire HHOA team, including staff, volunteers, and Board Members, participating in various meetings, delegating tasks as needed, and tracking duties via Asana
● Other duties as assigned
● 5-7 years of nonprofit development experience or other relevant sales background
● Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and think creatively
● Strong organizational skills related to time management, attention to detail, and accuracy
● Excellent communication skills both oral and written, that are tactful and mindful of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality. (Background in writing for marketing a plus)
● Positive and professional attitude; ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
● Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively
● Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and Asana. (Experience with Donor Perfect preferred)
His Hands On Africa offers competitive pay, commensurate with experience, including benefits and paid time off.
Please complete an application, which can be found at www.hishandsonafrica.org/apply. Submit your completed application, resume, and cover letter to apply.