CNCDA Foundation is dedicated to creating career pathways for highly skilled automotive service professionals throughout California.

Our vision and values:

· Connect with the education community and youth organizations to build awareness and interest in auto careers.

· Collaborate with automotive manufacturers to lead the way in training highly skilled professionals for today’s clean vehicle technology.

· Grow the foundation’s support of an essential workforce who keep Californians driving.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director of Philanthropy

REPORTS TO: President

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Philanthropy reports to the President and is responsible for planning and implementing a strategic, targeted, multifaceted fundraising plan to generate $1.5 million in annual program and operating funds through individuals, corporations, foundations, and board members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Conduct internal fundraising and database audit.

• Develop fundraising plan and manage its successful implementation with the goal of raising $1.5 million annually.

• Develop and implement robust annual giving campaign.

• Build pipeline resulting in successful major gift solicitation.

• Research and identify new prospective funding sources through individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Cultivate and solicit partners to secure both restricted and unrestricted funds across all market segments with emphasis on individual donors and corporations.

• Provide appropriate and personalized stewardship resulting in renewed and increased giving through recognition and communication.

• Provide input and feedback to President and grant writer on grant proposals/reports when applicable.

• Collaborate with President on Board campaigns/participation.

• Review and approve communications, including website postings, electronic and print publications, press releases, and donor communications.

• Develop and execute fund raising events.

• Focus on donor retention and lapsed donors.

• Ability to develop and support corporate volunteer activities with the goal of bringing in corporate sponsorships and donations.

• Prepare reports and presentations for the Board and fundraising/marketing committee.

• Document all donor communications and action items in database.

• Submit weekly status reports in meetings with and/or via email to President.

• Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

REMOTE WORK

• This position is primarily remote, but the candidate must reside in Southern California. Some travel is required for this position, particularly within Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties.

• Candidate must attend donor meetings at prospect businesses, primarily in Southern California, attend two in-person board meetings, meet regularly with all board members, and attend all in-person fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Five+ years of demonstrated progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising required.

• Experience in planning and managing strategic fundraising programs.

• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking experience, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interact with all levels of business executives, community groups and other individuals to promote the Foundation.

• Ability to work effectively independently and professionally when interacting with staff, volunteers, program recipients and Board members.

• Strong leadership and management skills.

• Highly self-motivated, organized, adaptable.

• This position requires "remote" access and capability.

• Valid CA Driver’s license required.

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $100,000. Position is bonus eligible.

BENEFITS:

• 401K after one year

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 15 days Paid Time Off accrued annually

• Cell Phone & Internet monthly stipend

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kim McPhaul

President

California New Car Dealers Association Foundation

cncdajobs@cncda.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CFRE (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road