Development Director | Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site

Rancho Los Cerritos is a national, state and locally recognized museum and historical site located in beautiful Long Beach, CA. Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive and sustainable world by exploring the historic connections between people and Rancho Los Cerritos and our mission is to honor diverse perspectives, enrich collaborative conversations, and inspire broader understanding through stewardship of Rancho Los Cerritos’ natural and cultural history.

We teach about the history of the area, archaeology and other topics through school tours, special events, concerts and other youth and family programs such as bilingual Storytime.

The full-time Development Director is joining our team during an exciting and defining moment in the Rancho’s history as we completed a new strategic plan to incorporate STEAM education and environmental sustainability throughout the four pillars of our work:
Preservation, Innovation, Education and Stewardship.

The selected candidate will lead the effort in implementing a comprehensive fundraising program to support the annual fundraising goals of the organization. The Development Director will serve as part of the senior leadership team to foster a culture of philanthropy and meaningful support to ensure that the Rancho can sustain and deliver on its vision, mission, and goals.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000, dependent on experience. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Details of the schedule will be determined once a candidate has been selected.

In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop a fundraising plan that includes donor segmentation, objectives for individual, corporate, and institutional fundraising and success metrics, identification of staff and board members who will be actively involved in fundraising and definition of roles, targets and fundraising goals.

Manage and personally engage in solicitation and stewardship activities in collaboration with the Executive Director, other staff, and members of the Board.

Lead the strategy and execution of Rancho Los Cerritos’ major gifts program and serve as the primary major gifts officer for the organization.

Primarily responsible for development related revenue forecasting, managing expenses, and overseeing budgets and financials for funding submissions.

Support Executive Director to advance Board engagement in fundraising. Includes regular attendance at Board meetings and supporting member-driven fundraising activities. Function as liaison to board committees that support development.

Retain, recruit, and manage a team of three development professionals establish work plans, performance objectives and goals, and regularly review performance; provide professional development and training opportunities to cultivate staff skills and professionalism.

Orchestrate special events that boost institutional and individual fundraising efforts, including biannual gala s and golf tournaments, corporate and private gatherings, and events celebrating contributions of various donor groups and marking special milestones for Rancho Los Cerritos.

Lead efforts to maximize fundraising appeals including, Long Beach Gives, Giving Tuesday, End of Year Appeal, and the Annual Impact Report.

Establish institutional giving programs for corporate and foundation gifts; ensure successful adherence to grant and restricted giving agreements; establish clear standards for institutional sponsorship, with particular emphasis on the proper use of branding and logos, naming and other recognition opportunities.

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