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Development Director

Date : April 16, 2008
Agency : AADAP Inc.- Admin
Job Title : Development Director
Salary : Commensurate Upon Experience
Opening Date : Immediately
Closing Date : Until filled
Opening Position : One (1) Full Time
Submit Resumes to :
Susan Park
2900 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Tel: (323) 293-6284, Fax: (323) 295-4075

A. SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the Supervision of the President and CEO, the Development Director is responsible for expanding the agency's funding base through a variety of activities.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (100%):

  1. CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOP AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM TO ASSEMBLE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT SEEKING ACTIVITIES (25%):
    1. Research appropriate public policy and public funding trends.
    2. Research private, corporate, and foundation resources; serve as liaison for the agency.
    3. Research the literature appropriate to specific service areas.
    4. Collect and organize community needs assessment and client based data from past and present agency projects and services.
    5. Conduct additional needs assessments in coordination with agency staff.
    6. Develop a resource library and access the Atlas GIS, on-line services, and other direct sources.
  2. DIRECT AND IMPLEMENT GRANT WRITING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING (25%):
    1. Organize proposal development teams consisting of appropriate program, fiscal, and administrative staff; plan the timelines make assignments, and coordinate the team for proposal submission.
    2. Serve as primary proposal writer when appropriate.
    3. Develop agency wide proposals as necessary, e.g., the United Way proposal, corporations and foundations.
    4. Assist in start-up of new projects as necessary.
    5. Manage and maintain the Proposal File in both the hard copy and automated forms.
  3. DIRECT AND SUPPORT FUND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE AGENCY TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (15%):
    1. Plan and implement the annual direct mail appeal, agency’s annual fundraiser ShowTime.
    2. Serve as liaison and coordinate agency participation in the United Way and Asian Fund drives to maximize the agency's share.
    3. Develop agency participation in other federated giving programs as possible.
    4. Assist in market research and concept development for fund development enterprises, e.g., the Residential Self Sufficiency Program.
  4. PARTICIPATE ON THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND PROVIDE INPUT TO AGENCY WIDE ISSUES AND CONCERNS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE FOLLOWING (15%):
    1. Develop recommendations to the Management Team for long range positioning of the agency in accordance to the agency's mission and the direction of public policy.
    2. Provide weekly updates on public policy, legislation, and grantsmanship activities.
    3. Assist in the development of the Board of Directors with an emphasis on fund development and grant seeking. Staff the Fundraising Committee.
  5. COORDINATE THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE RICE PAPER (15%):
    1. Chair the editorial board to define and develop the agency’s newsletter Rice Paper.
    2. Oversee the production and layout of the Rice Paper.
    3. Update & maintain the Rice Paper mailing list.
    4. Coordinating the Rice Paper mail out in the bulk mail format.
  6. COORDINATE AGENCY PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION (5%):
    1. Serve as public information officer.
    2. Develop and maintain press packets.
    3. Oversee development and production of agency brochures.
    4. Oversee web site development; coordinate with Managers in other staff in updating information.

C. QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES):

  1. REQUIREMENTS:
    1. Six-year college education related to field or equivalent work experience related to field.
    2. Permanent resident or U.S. Citizen; proof of work eligibility upon hiring.
    3. Valid California Drivers License and current automobile liability insurance.
    4. Must have at least three (3) years of recovery or drug free lifestyle as of the date of application.
    5. Must be able to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds
    6. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in computer operations.
    7. Strong written, verbal, analytical, and communications skills with people of diverse culture, education, social, and economic backgrounds.
  2. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Bilingual and bicultural capabilities with Asian/Pacific languages and cultural groups.
    2. Knowledge of PC programs such as, Front Page and Power Point.

AADAP, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ADHERES TO HIRING PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.

 

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The Asian American Drug Abuse Program | AADAP, Inc.
Main Office: 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90016
Phone: (323) 293-6284 | Fax: (323) 295-4075

 

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