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LULAC washington, dc
Nov 21, 2023
Full time
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-09-2023 OPEN: November 21, 2023 CLOSES: December 21, 2023 Position Title : Development Manager Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Chief Executive Officer We are seeking an energetic and highly organized Development Manager to manage the fundraising strategy and activities of the organization. This is a key role in helping to grow and sustain the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and coordinate and manage multiple projects. This Development Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help establish a professional fundraising and donor relations function. The position will require managing relations with current, long-standing donor partners, as well as supporting efforts to broaden the donor base. The position is a self-starter keen to establish a career in fundraising and with a deep commitment to organization. Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.   Essential Function: The Development Manager (DM) is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization. The DM develops and implements a strategic partnerships and corresponding action plan, to generate funding to include corporate, foundation, government investments, events, grant writing and high donor giving for both the LULAC 501(c)3 and 501(c)4.  Essential Functions: Assist with annual development goal setting and track progress towards those Design, manage and strategically use donor database Plan and execute strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects, donors, and foundations In coordination with senior team, research potential new donors and foundations and support outreach process Maintain correspondence with existing and prospective donors in a timely and professional manner Manage and track grant reporting deadlines Prepare proposals and grant reports and support other staff managers/director with proposal and grant report writing Ensure that staff submits timely and professional grant reports grant reports in appropriate formats Help prepare CEO or designated senior staff for meetings with donors and, when required, accompany the senior management to donor meetings Manage the fundraising schedule of the CEO and other Directors Assist in the development of development related marketing materials and Assist the CEO in preparation for Board engagement in development activities Serve as the data manager for development, including the generation of accurate call lists, creating and running reports, tracking donor outreach, and call notes. Manage and staff call-time for the CEO and ensure accurate data entry in tracking and follow- Track stewardship goals for major donors, ensuring proper acknowledgement of gifts, and moving a process for moves management of recurring donors.  Key Competencies: Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles Knowledge of strategic planning and metric setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving Analytical skills to manage development industry trends and reports Expertise in conducting research for potential donors Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects Required Education and Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in non-profit organization fundraising department Ability to grasp and communicate complex policy ideas and work goals in clear, accessible, and compelling ways Strong writing and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and Demonstrates a very high level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures Experience working with a fundraising or CRM database is preferred Fluency in Microsoft Office  Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.  Salary Range: $ $65,000-$85,000/year Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.  Benefits: Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month 11 Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment Retirement Plan  How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.   LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any
LULAC Washington DC
Sep 01, 2023
Full time
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  JA-08-2023 OPENS:  09/01/2023 CLOSES:  09/30/2023 Position Title:  Director of Policy and Legislation Location:  Washington, D.C. / National Headquarters Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer Organization:  The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit  www.LULAC.org . Duties/Responsible: Lead, develop and execute strategy to advance federal and state policy, and partners with external and regional stakeholders to cultivate congressional/governmental champions. Develop and maintain relationships with local, state and federal elected officials, influencers, members of policy and advocacy foundations, coalitions, and key partners to advance policy goals. Serve as top policy expert and represent the organization in discussions and presentations with external stakeholders as needed. Create tools, reports and op-eds or other various forms of communication that promote the policy agenda. Lead, write, and coordinate policy and advocacy initiatives that are relevant to improving the organization and its membership. Monitor and identify relevant federal, state, and local policies and prepare appropriate policy analysis. Analyze white papers, laws, publications, briefs, case studies and monitor proposed policy efforts at the local, state, and federal level that will influence the organization policy agenda. Review and/or recommend on the policy agenda. Conduct research and develop briefings on key policy issues as needed. Ensure timely and accurate departmental lobbying reporting. Competencies:   Expert understanding of tactics to drive a policy and advocacy strategy. Ability to analyze policies for impact on policy agenda. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Constructive and effective relationship building across the political spectrum. Capitol Hill experience or experience in a state legislature preferred. Strong political acumen and significant experience navigating complex environments to derive creative solutions. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including building and maintaining coalitions. Experience in effectively managing a high-performing team. An understanding of advocacy and mobilization of Latino communities. An understanding of membership organizations with multiple legal organizations. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned by the management. Supervisory Responsibility: Manage and supervisor legislative staff, lobbyist consultants, fellows/interns and other team members assigned to the government relations team. Recruit, interview, and hire staff for the policy and legislation department in coordination with Human Resources and management. Responsible for assigning, overseeing, and approving all employee assignment in department. Approves employees, time sheet, time off and any other requirements with time and attendance in department. Responsible for setting and evaluating employees’ performance standards in department. Counsels or mentor’s employees as needed. Provides adequate training and assistance when required to carry out the function of the job. Communicates all necessary information for employees to be able to complete assignments successfully. Education: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Political Science or other related majors. Experience: Strongly preferred a minimum of 3 years of federal legislative and/or government relations experience required, at the White House Administration level, congressional staff member on Capitol Hill and/or in government relations staff for advocacy organization. Strong Understanding of federal policy and government relaitons, including House and Senate policy and procedures, and administrative rulemaking. Practical Experience tracking and reporting lobbying hours for both the IRS and LDA filings. Fluent in English and Spanish language. Must be able to read, write and translate materials. Full/Part Time:  Full Time Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position daily uses specialty public affairs software to communicate with elected officials, track legislation, monitor trends at the state and federal level, and maintain a scorecard. Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some physical aspects may be required. This would require the ability to lift, handle, and open boxes and/or containers; set up and breakdown displays; store and move materials to and from events, stand as necessary. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. Salary : $80,000-$100,000/year Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position is dependent on the candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals. Benefits : Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per pay month. 11 Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment Retirement Plan How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to  jobs@lulac.org  by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at  jobs@lulac.org LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
LULAC Washington DC
Aug 31, 2023
Full time
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-07-2023 OPEN: September 1, 2023 CLOSES: September 30. 2023  Position Title : Chief Development Officer-CDO (Fundraiser) Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Chief Executive Officer  Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.   Essential Function: The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization. The CDO develops and implements a strategic partnerships and corresponding action plan, to generate funding to include corporate, foundation, government investments, events, grant writing and high donor giving for both the LULAC 501(c)3 and 501(c)4.  Creates annual strategic development fundraising plan by analyzing past efforts, setting donor strategies, determining calendar of activities, and establishing goals and evaluate fundraising Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals.  Researches and identifies opportunities to write and submit major requests for proposals as outlined in the annual fundraising plan to generate Develop supplementary materials, marketing plan, and program timelines as requested by sponsor. Determine success metrics and develop progress reports to funders.  Maintains foundation and corporate relations by strengthening working relationships with foundation and corporate giving representatives. Actively participates in external engagements or gatherings where target investors are present, using these opportunities to deepen relationships with current investors and to advance strategies and secure new partners. Schedule face-to-face meetings with major contributors and prospects, send acknowledgement, provide program updates, and required reports, and shares media promotions with funders, meets any other funder requirements.  Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals  Conducts program design, goal setting & finance by participating in internal programs’ meetings where development perspective is required, including corporate Collaborate and coordinate with top management to set annual fundraising goals. Create new innovative programs to pitch to funders. Coordinates with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of grant portfolios, budget creation, and ensures compliance with government and grant regulations. Prepare invoices and conduct collections from funders, manage fiscal agent agreements, and provide other finance and budget planning support to CFO as requested by the CEO.  Serves as the onsite event liaison to greet donors, sponsors , and ensure all agreed upon services are carried out as specified per the signed agreement.  Manages information using database and other software as Oversees online giving strategies and develops fundraising tools such as partnership opportunities guide, programs and event reporting as required.  Serves as liaison with Corporate Alliance members and prepares requirements  Responsible for management of Development This includes assignments, providing guidance to accomplish team goals, setting up annual goals and conducting performance rating.  Other duties as assigned.  Competencies: Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate sponsorships Knowledge of strategic planning and metric setting Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles Excellent management and supervisory skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable Expertise in conducting research for potential donors Required Education and Experience: A. degree required in finance, corporate development, or similar related degree. Five to ten (3-5) years minimum of grant proposal writing and fundraising experience working with nonprofits and advocacy organizations. Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, develop work plans, set deadlines, work independently, manage multiple projects and duties simultaneously, prioritize. Experience in government, private and foundation grant writing proposals Database management experience Proficiency in oral and written Spanish desired but not required Experience in working and coordinating large events, e., conventions, galas of 15,000 people plus.  Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Three years’ minimum experience as Director or Chief Development Officer.  Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities. Supervisory duties include:  Responsible for assigning, overseeing, and approving all employee Approves employees, time clock entries, time off request and any other requirements with time and attendance. Employee performance Coordinates with the Chief Executive Officer on any performance annual increases or Coordinates personnel actions with Human Resource Counsels or mentor employees as Provides adequate training and assistance when required to carry out the function of the Communicates all necessary information for employee to be able to complete assignments succesfully  Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some physical aspects may be required. This would require the ability to lift, handle, and open boxes and/or containers; set up and breakdown displays; store and move materials to and from events, stand as necessary.  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. A full-time employee work Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Employees are required to work 9 hours daily, this includes 8 hours of work and 1 hour for unpaid lunch. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Work Authorization/Security Clearance: (if applicable) Required: Yes   x   If yes, list work authorizations and security clearances required. Background check required due to financial aspects of Eligible for bonding may be required Travel Requirements: The employee is required to travel as needed to meet job responsibilities and to attend organizational events.  Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000/year Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.  Benefits: Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month 11 Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment Retirement Plan  How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.   LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed,  national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.