Development Coordinator - Los Angeles, United States - Safe Parking LA

Description

Job Posting

Job Title:
Development Coordinator (Possibly Development Manager, DOE)

Location:
Koreatown, Los Angeles / Hybrid


FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt


Department:
Development


WHO WE ARE

Safe Parking LA is a nonprofit organization that provides safe overnight parking to facilitate stability and housing in Los Angeles County for individuals living in their vehicles, and advocates for fair and equitable treatment and resources of the unhoused.

Founded in 2017, Safe Parking LA has evolved to become the largest safe parking program in Los Angeles and the only provider of safe lots exclusively focused on vehicular homelessness.

We currently operate in the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, and West Los Angeles, including a program on the VA West Los Angeles campus.

WHAT WE DO

According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2023 homeless count, 75,518 people are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County.

It is estimated that on any given night, people experiencing vehicular homelessness comprise more than 40% - representing over 22,000 adults and children - of the County's unsheltered homeless population.

By employing underutilized parking lots, Safe Parking LA fills a gap in homeless services and addresses the unique problems faced by individuals and families whose only source of shelter is their vehicle.

Our programs provide safety through secure overnight parking, basic dignity by restoring much-needed access to restrooms and running water, and supportive services (case management, financial assistance, and housing stabilization) to facilitate pathways to health and stable housing.

WHY WE NEED YOU
The Development Coordinator is a vital member of the growing Safe Parking LA development team.

We are seeking a team-oriented person who has strong interpersonal, creative, and organizational skills to help foster positive relationships with external stakeholders and help advance Safe Parking LA's mission.

Perfect for an early-career individual passionate about social change, this opportunity provides hands-on learning in all facets of non-profit fundraising, communications, marketing, and volunteer management with pathways to advance available through professional development, training, and increased responsibilities as merited.

WHAT YOUR DAYS CONSIST OF
Fundraising (60%)

• Support lead generation and prospecting efforts by assisting in the research and identification of potential donors, funders, sponsors, and partners. This includes utilizing prospecting tools such as DonorSearch.
• Assist with outreach to identified prospects including prospects for inkind gifts, as assigned.
• Assist with implementing fundraising campaigns and strategies, such as coordinating multichannel (print and digital) appeals and department events.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Development, coordinate the creation and maintenance of fundraising materials and collateral, such as the Impact Report, case for support, and onesheets. This includes copy writing.
• Support the Executive Director and Director of Development's stewardship efforts by assisting with the execution of meaningful touchpoints such as tours, dinners, appreciation mailings, intimate gatherings, and gifts of recognition.
• Attend networking and community events as directed by the Director of Development to increase professional network, foster organizational relationships, and enhance organizational visibility.
• Recruit, train, and supervise donation, fundraising, and department volunteers, as directed.

Communications (20%)

• Design, compose, and schedule posts on social media channels. Promote and maintain the organization's social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok), and a communications calendar.
• Source and organize assets and content (such as photos, videos, success stories, and quotes) for use in donor outreach and development materials.
• Coordinate Safe Parking LA's participation in Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Support other awarenessbuilding activities, as directed.
• Assist with special communications and media projects, as needed.

General Support (20%)

• In partnership with the Volunteer Coordinator, provide orientation and onboarding to community members interested in becoming volunteers and help to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, as needed.
• In partnership with the Donor Database Administrator, support the maintenance of updated constituent records and contact information to add details as they become known.
• Assist with gift processing as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Development including copying, filing, ordering, organizing inventory, scheduling appointments and work to ensure the smooth operation of the development department.
• Provide meeting preparation and notetaking support for boardlevel committees (External Affairs and Fund Deve