Director of Development

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Background:

AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a healthcare organization
founded in 1969 as the East Los Angeles Barrio Free Clinic, provides
high quality, culturally appropriate, comprehensive health and human
services in Southern California, with particular attention to Latino
communities.

AltaMed, with a $40 million operating budget, has a
fundamental commitment to provide medical care to indigent,
uninsured, under-insured, and those in need without regard to ability
to pay.

Duties:

AltaMed is currently seeking an experienced Director of Development.
• The Director of Development coordinates strategies for cultivation and
  solicitation of corporate, foundation, and government grants, major
  gifts, annual gifts and other fundraising efforts.
• S/he participates in
  stewardship and recognition of donors and is responsible for
  developing and maintaining relationships with key current and
  potential donors.
• Additionally, the Director of Development manages
  and mentors a diverse development department.
• S/he assists staff
  leadership, the Board and other volunteer leaders in understanding
  and fulfilling their roles in fund development.
• Finally, the Director of
  Development manages the organizational budget, including income
  projections.
• S/he ensures the database of donors and prospects is
  maintained.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management and
  fundraising experience implementing a variety of development
  strategies
• Verifiable experience in creating effective, comprehensive, strategic
  fund development communication and solicitation plans
• Proven track record of implementing, managing and coordinating
  successful development programs and cultivating and maintaining
  donor relationships

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to exceed fundraising goals
• Ability to provide support, coaching, and leadership to diverse groups
  of people
• Ability to interact with individuals of high net worth with tact,
  diplomacy and poise
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills
• Demonstrated ability in managing and working with board, staff and
  volunteer leaders
• Strong commitment to AltaMeds mission
• Strong computer skills including experience with fundraising databases
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired

Application Instructions:

Fax or email resume and cover letter highlighting pertinent experience and
salary history to: