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Associate Director of Development

Description:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating current fundraising strategies and strengthening and building the individual donor base. Within this newly created position the Associate Director will identify, cultivate, steward, acknowledge, and solicit individual and corporate prospects and maintain a donor cultivation plan. This position will identify funding agencies, write grant proposals, and create all follow-up reports. S/he will collaborate with volunteers on executing special events, assist the Executive Director with representing the organization within the community, collaborate with the Executive Director on board communications, assist with PR activities including making connections with county, state, and national legislators. The Associate Director will be called upon to analyze various forms of data to identify funders and position the organization to its various constituencies.

Salary Range:
$40,000 - $47,000

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and minimum two-years non-profit experience. Background in public policy and/or knowledge of the juvenile justice system preferred. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator and writer, have entrepreneurial drive, and be an organized and strategic thinker. S/he must have the ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively and efficiently. S/he is a team player with the ability to establish a presence in the community and bring staff, volunteers and community leaders together to maximize fundraising opportunities

Employer Information:
The Unusual Suspects brings theatre arts to youth, ages 9-25, from the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Currently based in Culver City, its programs cultivate pride, racial tolerance and social consciousness. The Unusual Suspects has experienced tremendous growth in the past three years and is seeking its first full-time development professional. This opportunity has potential for growth as the organization continues to achieve its fundraising and programmatic goals. Earlier this year The Unusual Suspects was awarded the prestigious Coming Up Taller Award, our nation’s highest honor for after-school arts and humanities programs celebrating the creativity of our nation’s youth.

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@theunusualsuspects.org or The Unusual Suspects, 10536 Culver Blvd., Suite B, Culver City, CA 90232. No phone calls please.