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Strategic Initiatives (Development Operations Director, I)

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loacation Santa Monica, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area), United States Of America
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Job Type: Regular Position Description   RAND   has an exciting opportunity for a  d evelopment professional who is looking to use their  expertise  in a highly collaborative and mission-driven organization. This position,   Associate  Director of Development,  Strategic Initiatives ,  will contribute to the organization's fundraising  objectives  by strategically managing aspects related to philanthropic  cohort engagement  and associate d  program ming .  It will also have a dotted line  to  stewardship activities, including preparing endowments reports.  Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives, this role will serve as a bridge between fundraising and operations, developing both external and internal relationships while providing strategic oversight of board meeting  logistics , communications, and documentation. The successful candidate will advance  key donor cohort  relationships and contribute to achieving the department's philanthropic  objectives  through exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement.   P rimary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:     Assisting  with  project  management  for engagement  activities   with key donor cohorts,  including  philanthropic advisory boards,  developing  timelines  and managing deliverables including invitations, research coordination, presentations, and print materials.   Supporting the coordination of  comprehensive  program   materials,  logistics , and leadership briefings to ensure seamless donor experiences and stakeholder preparedness.   Partner ing  with the Executive Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives  and Executive Managers  to develop and  maintain  funding relationships by cultivating goodwill through a consistently positive, proactive, and accountable management relations process.   Assist ing  with  key communications and written materials to aid in Development's efforts , including  support of impact reporting, such as  managing the endowment reporting process in partnership with the Senior Director of Stewardship.   Facilitating the design and delivery of  onboarding materials for new board members and internal staff supporting board operations.   Ass isting  with m anaging and analyzing  prospect and  donor engagement data, preparing regular reports on key performance indicators, and recommending data-driven improvements to strategy.   In  partner ship   with  Executive Managers,   assisting  in  d evelop ing ,  documen t ing , and continuously improv ing  standard operating procedures (SOPs) for  donor cohort   management, donor stewardship, and event  logistics .   Supporting   project - related  work of Development Coordinators  assisting  in donor and  cohort  activities.   Supporting the maint enance and implementation of technology  solutions to support board operations, donor management, and event planning, including applications such as Asana, Salesforce, Workday, and internal programs.   Collaborating with internal colleagues across the organization to effectively communicate the impact of philanthropic funding to donors and grantors while serving as a liaison for cross-divisional projects.     Qualifications     Required:   Previous  experience in the fundraising or non-profit  sector;   Demonstrated event planning and project management experience that  demonstrates  attention to details, an ability to plan, organize and work on multiple  projects;   Demonstrated experience interacting with donors, advisors, and other key external stakeholders   Demonstrated experience analyzing data and providing data-backed  recommendations;     Excellent written,  verbal  and interpersonal communications skills with a proven track records of the ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with donors and  staff  and  collaboration effectively across varying  stakeholders;   Demonstrated problem-solving skills and  decision making  skills, ability to meet deadlines under general guidance and supervision in a dynamic and ever-changing environment, resourcefulness, curiosity, openness to learning and  flexibility;   Ability and eagerness to quickly learn new software and  systems;   Ability to work evenings and weekends for  events;   Ability to travel regularly,  approximately 15-20 %     Preferred:    Experience using a CRM or donor  database       Education   Bachelor's degree  required.     Experience   A minimum of  1- 2  years of relevant experience  required. Location This position will be in the RAND Santa Monica office location with an option to work fully onsite or hybrid 2-3 days per week. Salary Range :  $64,400 - $96,100   RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills,  expertise ; and internal equity.   The  salary range includes base pay plus RAND ’ s  sabbatic  pay (which provides  additional  compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.       Application Review Date March 30th, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer

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