Hours: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Main site (11500 W Olympic Blvd, LA) with travel to other locations

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

The salary range for this role is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance and organizational needs.

General Description: 

The Vice President of Development will take on a critical leadership role at Claris, responsible for spearheading fundraising strategies, donor relationships, and revenue generation initiatives for the organization. This role entails overseeing marketing initiatives, grant writing, data and research identifying and nurturing potential donors, and providing strategic direction to ensure the sustainability and growth of the organization.

It is important to note that this position will oversee a new team at the organization and will be responsible for supporting strategic hires for all development activities as the role grows.

Qualifications:

• • Hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in fundraising activities.
  • 10+ years experience in leadership roles.
  • Profound understanding of fundraising techniques, donor relations and development.
  • Ability to understand and manage strategic marketing and grant writing efforts.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker capable of devising and executing comprehensive fundraising plans.
  • Leadership experience, including managing and motivating a development team.

Attributes:

• • Passionate about the mission and values of the organization.
  • Innovative thinker with a results-oriented approach.
  • Collaborative and capable of thriving in a team-oriented environment.
  • Adaptable and able to excel in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ethical and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in fundraising practices.