Venice Community Housing Corporation
Director of Development & Communications
Venice Community Housing Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director of Development & Communications
Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCH) is a nonprofit organization that develops and manages 346 units of affordable and supportive housing. VCH is in a growth phase with an additional 400 units in pre‑development and construction stages. VCH’s mission is to build equitable, inclusive communities that confront the root causes of housing injustice, homelessness, racism, and economic inequity. Position Overview
The Director of Development and Communications (DODC) reports directly to the Co‑Executive Director and develops and implements comprehensive short‑term and long‑term fundraising plans, including solicitations and management of government and foundation grants, annual appeals, corporate donations, and special events. The DODC leads VCH’s dynamic fundraising vehicles, innovates new donor engagement strategies, and builds community support for VCH’s housing, programs, and vision. Leadership & Strategy
Significantly enhance and diversify revenue streams to support expansion goals and ensure sustainability. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the philanthropic landscape to pursue opportunistic partnerships and charitable contributions. Ensure broad, inclusive, and meaningful community engagement as a core component of VCH’s work and lead engagement and marketing materials for new housing sites. Work with the Board of Directors on fund development‑related projects and recruit leadership volunteers for fundraising committees and projects. Communications & Advocacy
Create and implement communications materials and plans that enhance and complement fundraising plans and reflect VCH’s mission and principles. Serve as an engaging external representative of VCH, nurturing relationships with board, donors, partners, and community stakeholders. Develop and implement diverse, coordinated, strategic communications and marketing strategies, including developing content, identifying key opportunities, and ensuring mission and brand alignment. Produce publicity information, including press releases, and build and maintain media relationships. Individual & Institutional Giving
Develop and implement comprehensive, innovative long‑term and short‑term fundraising plans, including capital campaigns as needed. Identify, research, and investigate new funding opportunities from government, philanthropic, corporate, and individual sources. Oversee the research and writing of grant proposals and reports to funders. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundation and corporate supporters, and local businesses. Lead all fundraising activities, including preparation and execution of fundraising events and donor cultivation events. Oversee the management of the donor database and grant reporting requirements. Qualifications
At least five (5) years of experience working with donors in nonprofit fundraising at a management or director level. Proven experience designing and implementing strategic fundraising programs that incorporate individual, foundation, corporate, special events, and non‑traditional fundraising sources. Demonstrated commitment to improving access to leadership opportunities for traditionally under‑represented groups. A proven track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through processes and policies. Detailed knowledge of the national, regional, and local housing and homelessness funding landscape. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience managing communications, marketing, and social media strategies. Capacity to think strategically and quickly identify viable funding opportunities while balancing competing priorities with limited resources. Demonstrated success in building and cultivating relationships that generate revenue for a mission‑driven organization. Experience with grant writing and fundraising required. Ability to interact and work collaboratively with all levels of management, volunteers, board, and the public and work with diverse groups of people. Physical Requirements
Stationary position approximately 60% of the time. Operates a computer and other office machinery such as fax, copy machine, phone. Ascends/descends stairs, moves inside and outside the office, apartments, buildings, etc. Frequently moves objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Required to have visual acuity to perform the following tasks: operate a motor vehicle, viewing a computer terminal, reading and writing. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long‑term disability, optional Aflac, 403(b) retirement plan, professional development budget, coaching programs, vacation and sick time, 15 paid holidays and 2 personal days. This is a full‑time, exempt position. Equal Employment Opportunity
VCH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
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Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCH) is a nonprofit organization that develops and manages 346 units of affordable and supportive housing. VCH is in a growth phase with an additional 400 units in pre‑development and construction stages. VCH’s mission is to build equitable, inclusive communities that confront the root causes of housing injustice, homelessness, racism, and economic inequity. Position Overview
The Director of Development and Communications (DODC) reports directly to the Co‑Executive Director and develops and implements comprehensive short‑term and long‑term fundraising plans, including solicitations and management of government and foundation grants, annual appeals, corporate donations, and special events. The DODC leads VCH’s dynamic fundraising vehicles, innovates new donor engagement strategies, and builds community support for VCH’s housing, programs, and vision. Leadership & Strategy
Significantly enhance and diversify revenue streams to support expansion goals and ensure sustainability. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the philanthropic landscape to pursue opportunistic partnerships and charitable contributions. Ensure broad, inclusive, and meaningful community engagement as a core component of VCH’s work and lead engagement and marketing materials for new housing sites. Work with the Board of Directors on fund development‑related projects and recruit leadership volunteers for fundraising committees and projects. Communications & Advocacy
Create and implement communications materials and plans that enhance and complement fundraising plans and reflect VCH’s mission and principles. Serve as an engaging external representative of VCH, nurturing relationships with board, donors, partners, and community stakeholders. Develop and implement diverse, coordinated, strategic communications and marketing strategies, including developing content, identifying key opportunities, and ensuring mission and brand alignment. Produce publicity information, including press releases, and build and maintain media relationships. Individual & Institutional Giving
Develop and implement comprehensive, innovative long‑term and short‑term fundraising plans, including capital campaigns as needed. Identify, research, and investigate new funding opportunities from government, philanthropic, corporate, and individual sources. Oversee the research and writing of grant proposals and reports to funders. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundation and corporate supporters, and local businesses. Lead all fundraising activities, including preparation and execution of fundraising events and donor cultivation events. Oversee the management of the donor database and grant reporting requirements. Qualifications
At least five (5) years of experience working with donors in nonprofit fundraising at a management or director level. Proven experience designing and implementing strategic fundraising programs that incorporate individual, foundation, corporate, special events, and non‑traditional fundraising sources. Demonstrated commitment to improving access to leadership opportunities for traditionally under‑represented groups. A proven track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through processes and policies. Detailed knowledge of the national, regional, and local housing and homelessness funding landscape. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience managing communications, marketing, and social media strategies. Capacity to think strategically and quickly identify viable funding opportunities while balancing competing priorities with limited resources. Demonstrated success in building and cultivating relationships that generate revenue for a mission‑driven organization. Experience with grant writing and fundraising required. Ability to interact and work collaboratively with all levels of management, volunteers, board, and the public and work with diverse groups of people. Physical Requirements
Stationary position approximately 60% of the time. Operates a computer and other office machinery such as fax, copy machine, phone. Ascends/descends stairs, moves inside and outside the office, apartments, buildings, etc. Frequently moves objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Required to have visual acuity to perform the following tasks: operate a motor vehicle, viewing a computer terminal, reading and writing. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long‑term disability, optional Aflac, 403(b) retirement plan, professional development budget, coaching programs, vacation and sick time, 15 paid holidays and 2 personal days. This is a full‑time, exempt position. Equal Employment Opportunity
VCH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
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