Development Associate

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$60,000-$80,000

About This Job

COMPENSATION: $60,000 - $80,000 plus excellent benefits

This position is on-site 5 days a week in our DTLA HQ office


ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

PACE was founded in 1976 to provide job training and placement services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles. PACE has since expanded into a variety of service areas, all tailored to meet the growing and changing needs of the multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles County. Now, in addition to job training and employment services, significant PACE programs encompass: business development; early childhood education (Head Start); financial education and asset building; housing and rehabilitation services; weatherization and energy-conservation programs; and affordable housing development. PACE serves more than 40,000 people each year with our wide scope of services with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs and is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients. https://pacela.org/


POSITION DESCRIPTION

PACE is seeking an enthusiastic Development Associate to join organization and team! The Development Associate will be part of a dynamic and committed development team working to provide economic and community development opportunities to Los Angeles’ diverse low-income, ethnic minority and immigrant communities. Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, this position will focus on supporting PACE’s development strategies to drive the organization’s fundraising and community engagement efforts.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports strategies and activities to secure funding from individuals, corporations, foundations and government sources to include special events, annual and capital campaigns and specific program fundraising
Identify and research new grant opportunities that match the goals and objectives of the organization
Research relevant external data relevant to PACE’s programming, priorities, and initiatives
Develop and maintain effective, long-term working relationships with funders to facilitate approval of grants
Follow up with funders to determine/monitor grant status, as needed
Prepare and submit all grant applications and reports within deadlines
+ Gather and compile specific and supporting information related to grant applications + Gather information from various departments and coordinate/write thorough and compelling grant proposals for government, corporate and foundation funds + Attend briefings/meetings/bid conferences for grant proposals + Complete timely and accurate reporting and other requirements for all grants received
Perform day to day fundraising activities including drafting and sending acknowledgement letters to donors, updating internal and external databases and registries, conducting research and preparing presentations
Draft speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of PACE’s causes, activities, or needs
Develop, plan, coordinate and support annual and special events to generate funds, attendance, volunteers, and/or clients for the organization
Liaise and coordinate volunteer opportunities with external stakeholders and staff
Coordinate promotion for joint events with partner agencies, as needed
Conduct post-event appraisals to determine success and/or necessary improvements, as needed
Perform other duties and support events as required


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, Public Policy or other related field.
1-2 years’ experience in development, fundraising or other related field.
Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Must be organized, highly attentive to detail and have excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
Experience with CRM (i.e. Salesforce, Blackbaud, Donor Perfect, etc.) highly preferred
Positive, energetic, creative thinker with a passion for giving back to LA minority communities.
Experience working with multicultural and Asian Pacific Islander community is preferred.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Driver’s License, adequate automobile insurance coverage and an automobile in working condition; local travel may be required.
COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.
Must satisfactorily pass background and employment/reference check


APPLICATION

Please upload resume, complete online application, and upload written work samples if available.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position has been filled.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Development and Marketing Director. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, carry up to 30 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

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