Organization: St. Hope Public Schools
Job Title: Development Director
Location: Sacramento

Posted: 1/7/08

Job Description:

Summary
We are seeking a motivated professional to contribute to the St. HOPE mission as Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization's development operation. This individual will work with a team to drive fundraising and partnership efforts to support St. HOPE schools and programs.

Organization Overview
St. HOPE, founded by NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, is a national nonprofit community development company with the mission of revitalizing inner city communities through public education, civic leadership, economic development and the arts.

Education is at the heart of our revitalization model. We believe the key is educating and empowering youth to change the landscape of their communities. St. HOPE began in 1989 as an after school program and developed into a rapidly growing community development company that currently operates a pre K-12 grade school system in Oak Park, Sacramento. In 2008, St. HOPE will expand its education model opening the New York Leadership Academy serving students in Harlem. Our schools are guided by the promise to ensure our students leave for college with the desire to serve their community and the ability to succeed academically. The Neighborhood Corp program (Hood Corp) complements our education focus by providing students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills while serving the community. The program educates, trains and empowers individuals of all ages to become civic leaders through community service. Hood Corps continues to grow its membership each year and has gained national recognition as a model service program.

We understand that sustainable revitalization efforts must take place from within. Our development projects draw on the culture and assets of the communities in which we work. In May 2003, St. HOPE opened the 40 Acres Art and Cultural Center, a mixed-use retail complex located in the heart of the Oak Park commercial district. Today, 40 Acres serve as a catalyst for economic and cultural renewal.

Combining the four tenants of our revitalization model has greatly benefited the Oak Park neighborhood. We are excited by the opportunity to take our model to other deserving communities throughout the United States. As a rapidly growing organization we are dependent upon attracting committed individuals to join our efforts. For more information on St. HOPE visit our website www.sthope.org.

Mission – St. HOPE
The mission of St. HOPE is to revitalize inner-city communities through public education, civic leadership, economic development and the arts.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Planning

• Create and implement a diversified annual fundraising plan for all divisions of St. HOPE.
• Create and manage annual development budget.
• Set up electronic information management and reporting system (GT Pro database).
• Lead the team in the researching, writing and reporting of all grants.
  Fundraising
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors.
• Write powerful and inspiring letters and proposals and prepare dynamic presentation for target audiences.
• Maintain relationships with current funders (individuals and organizations).
• Lead annual dinner sponsorship and table sale efforts in collaboration with dinner chair and steering committee.
• Oversee recognition of gift giving including thank you letters, tax information, acknowledgments and fulfillment of donor requests.

Partnerships and Relationships

• Identify potential major partners and secure partnerships.
• Nurture partnerships with current and prospective funder through donor recognition programs and stewardship.
• Cultivate long term relationships to ensure continued funding and funder involvement.
• Manage relationships with current partners and small school sponsors.
• Oversee and coordinate Annual Partnership Summit.

Fiscal Agent

• Oversee dissemination of small school sponsor funds, foundation grants and other partnership resources to all St. HOPE charter schools.
  Scholarships
• Secure and administer new scholarships for St. HOPE Public Schools students.
• Manage existing scholarships

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five years development experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks
• Demonstrated success in fundraising or public relations
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills
• Strong strategic thinking, writing and organizational skills
• Ability to write successful grants for all aspects of the organization
• Exceptional ability to manage complex projects
• Commitment to St. HOPE’s mission

Salary
SHA offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply

St. HOPE is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. If interested in this job opening, please access our online application process at www.sthope.org or send a cover letter and resume to Lara Knight, Recruitment and Selection Manager, lknight@sthope.org.

To learn more about St. HOPE visit us online at www.sthope.org.