Head of Key Relationships - Los Angeles, United States - Access Philanthropy

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Position Title: Head of Key Relationships &

CommunicationsReports to: CEOFLSA Status: Exempt (full-time)Location: Rideback Ranch, Los Angeles, CASalary Range: $95,000 - $110,000Please Submit a Resume & Cover Letter to:

Diana Mogollon / CEO We AreRideback Rise is a new non-profit content and creator

accelerator focused on developing mainstream BIPOC-created film and

television in order to propel narrative change. Launched by

prolific producer Dan Lin (Rideback) in July 2022, Lin now serves

as the chairman of the Board of Directors.Our MissionTo empower BIPOC creators, artists, and entrepreneurs to make

commercial entertainment that reflects our multicultural society in

an effort to propel narrative change.Were creating a system of change designed to reshape majority

opinions by ensuring that creators of all backgrounds can tell

their stories and see themselves in popular culture.Our VisionWe are committed to creating a more empathic world. We believe

stories and content have the power to unite people, bridge

cultures, and achieve racial equity.Our FundersRise launched in July 2022 from leading philanthropic

institutions " the Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T.

MacArthur Foundation, Zelnick Belzberg Charitable Trust, Doris Duke

Foundation and the UTA Foundation. Since then, Rise has raised

additional funding from the Murphy Family Fund, Comcast

NBCUniversal and GTDI, and TAAF, bringing the total raised by Rise

to more than $4 million.OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe Head of Key Relationships & Communications is

responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects

of Rise's fundraising, communications, and marketing program to

achieve the organization's annual and long-term financial and

relationship goals. Alongside the CEO, they develop, oversee, and

implement Rise's major gift program, foundation support, planned

giving, special events, capital campaigns, marketing and

communications. The Head of KR & Comms will identify and

cultivate donors and funding sources to achieve our roughly $2.5

million annual operating budget and will work closely with the CEO,

Rise's programs team, the Board of Trustees, and Rise's community

of champions to grow Rise's funding base. They work closely with

the finance staff on budgeting, grant management and reporting

processes and with Rise's coordinator to ensure compelling

fundraising messaging. This position reports to the CEO and is a

valued member of the senior leadership team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFundraising: Using creative, strategic, and

effective development strategies, Head of KR & Comms prepares

and implements fundraising plans for annual operations,

reserves/endowment, and special campaigns. The position works with

donors, cultivating new prospects and sustaining the organization's

existing base of support. They lead all strategic initiatives to

identify, cultivate, solicit, and maintain positive relationships

with major donors and foundations, as well as identify and bring in

new donor prospects, sustain grassroots members, and increase

overall contributions. Along with the CEO, they have lead

responsibility for meeting with and engaging major donors,

foundations, and other sources of significant funding. They seek

funding from sources that can include foundations, individual

donors, board members, planned gifts, and businesses and

corporations. They will oversee annual appeals, special events, and

online and social media fundraising campaigns.Special Campaigns & Events: Working with

the CEO and Rise's Event Producer, the Director develops and

implements special fundraising campaigns and events, such as Rise's

signature annual event, Rise for Comedy III, to meet campaign

outcomes and objectives.Communications & Marketing: Understand our

work and develop compelling narratives to explain our mission and

build a case for support. Craft effective communications and

messages which help engage, educate and steward prospects and

donors to maintain interest and excitement for our vision and

mission. Develop, adapt, and oversee all aspects of Rise's

marketing and communication strategy including branding, the design

and content for social media, newsletters, annual report, year end

appeal mailings, and other collateral material.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResource DevelopmentThe Head of KR & Comms is charged to drive key results in

fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors

and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage

personal and professional contacts and relationships into

fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising

in the organization, both at the staff and board level.Strategic ManagementThe Head of KR & Comms serves as the principal resource to

the CEO, Board of Directors and its key committees and gives

direction and shape to all fundraising goals and strategies. They

partner with the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team

to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that

they are achieved.EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Informed passion and sense of urgency

for the mission of Rise.

5+ years of progressive experience in

and responsibility for non-profit fund development and

communications.

Demonstrated track record cultivating

and stewarding major gifts from individuals and

institutions.

Superior executive functioning skills

and sound judgment with a growth mindset.

Experience with leading and inspiring

teams to perform at their best.

Strategic mindset with the ability to

develop and implement vision, strategy, and timelines to reach the

end goal of multiple projects.

Prior experience writing

communication materials such as newsletters and annual reports and

using electronic communications, including social media,

preferred.

Bachelors degree in Communications,

Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience

working with communications and/or development programs for a

non-profit agency required.

Excellent written and verbal

communication skills.

Computer proficiency in the use of

Microsoft Suite and database applications.

Talented candidates that meet all

requirements are encouraged to apply.

They have unquestioned integrity; a long term perspective; a

strong sense of accountability; a practical ability to get things

done; wisdom and good judgment; a fair and thoughtful approach to

management, combined with the flexibility and courage to shift

direction and experiment with new initiatives; excellent verbal and

written communication skills; a high energy level and sense of

humor.Education BackgroundUndergraduate degree required. Training, experience or advanced

degree preferred in business, public administration, or not for

profit management. Experience 2-3 years working closely with senior

strategic leadership teams and boards required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position is an in person role, located at Rideback Ranch in

historic Filipinotown, in Los Angeles, California. This is not a

remote position.The CEO must be able to lead his/her team as they

work long hours producing events several times a year. There is

regularly a need to meet after or before normal business

hours.CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS

POSITION

Mission-Focused: Catalyze others'

commitment to the mission to create real social change. This drives

their performance and professional motivations.

Relationship-Oriented: Astute in

cultivating and managing relationships toward a common

goal.

Collaborator: understands the roles

and contributions of all sectors and can mobilize resources

(financial and human) through meaningful

engagement.

Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared

and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing,

scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad

investment and impact.

Brand Steward: Steward of the brand

and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the

reputation and results of the greater network.

Visionary: Confronts the complex

realities of the environment and simultaneously maintains faith in

a different and better future, providing purpose, direction, and

motivation.

Team-Builder: First ensures that the

right people are in the right roles at the right times; fostering

commitment, trust, and collaboration among multicultural leaders

and stakeholders.

Business Acumen: Possesses a

high-level of broad business and management skills and is effective

at generating financial support for the

organization.

Network-Oriented: Values the power of

networks; striving to leverage Rideback and Rise's breadth of

entertainment industry presence, relationships, and strategy.

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous,

people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted,

are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression

and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.We also offer great benefits and perks for employees:

Fully covered health and dental

insurance;

A 401(k) upon completion of 1 year of

employment

A beautiful creative space and office

in Historic Filipino town

Unlimited, flexible paid

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