PUBLIC ADVOCATES- DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHOPIC ENGAGEMENT
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HYBRID. CAN WORK FROM HOME BUT MUST ATTEND EVENTS AND BE IN LOCAL OFFICE WHEN NEEDED.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a key leader in this vibrant organization, the Director of Philanthropic Engagement (the Director) will work closely and strategically to design and implement an effective and collaborative strategy that enables new types of funders and donors to value and join us in advancing racial and economic justice in California. This position is unique in that it is responsible for adding value to an already successful and productive fundraising machine.
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director will develop and implement new fundraising strategies that will enable Public Advocates Inc. (PA) to ensure program effectiveness and long-term financial sustainability. This will require creative and impactful fundraising, strategic partnerships, and influence strategies that move more philanthropic interest and resources to PA.
For more information, please visit https://publicadvocates.org/.
LOCATION: This position is currently hybrid and based in California. If the successful candidate lives in the Bay Area or Sacramento County, they will be expected to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If the successful candidate resides elsewhere in California, they will be expected to work from home and travel to San Francisco or Sacramento as needed for meetings and events (approximately 4-6 times per year).
YOU ARE A/AN:
A strategic and entrepreneurial development visionary who delights in creating and executing strategies for successful long-term fund development
A trusted collaborator who enjoys partnering closely with organizational leadership in service of building deep relationships with board members, donors, foundations, staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders
Inspired and excited by the day-to-day advocacy work of Public Advocates, which advances racial and economic justice in housing, transportation, education, and climate change policies
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary range is $135,000-$160,000
Benefits include:
o 100% of premiums paid for health and dental insurance for the employee and eligible family members
o Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
o Generous vacation and paid holiday schedule
o Employer contributions to the 403(b) retirement plan
o Professional development budget
o Paid sabbatical after 7 years
The opportunity to use your skills as an experienced development professional to fight the systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination through successful legal and policy victories
To learn more about the impact of Public Advocates, please click on the links below:
An Introduction to Public Advocates
Public Advocates: 50 Years of Making Rights Real
EQUITY STATEMENT
Public Advocates reflects the rich diversity of California and is committed to creating a work environment and society free of all forms of oppression. We respect each person in the organization as unique and empower each other to contribute and lead. Our workplace honors our individual and collective identities and fosters the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations and engage in courageous conversations about power, privilege and identity. Our cultural competence enables us to form long-term and honest relationships with our community allies, working as partners to achieve shared public policy and community empowerment goals.
Public Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all interested individuals to apply, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color; women, people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, or anyone belonging to any other federal or state protected category.
