Development and Communication Officer

Title: Development and Communication Officer

Reports to: Vice President of Development

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Location: San Francisco, CA.

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be able to work three days per week in our San Francisco office.

Apply here: https://medasf.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/193

ABOUT MEDA

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) - Rooted in the Mission and focused on San Francisco, MEDA’s mission is to strengthen low- and moderate-income Latino families by promoting economic equity and social justice through asset building and community development.

MEDA is advancing strategies to create asset-building opportunities for San Francisco’s Latino families and in the Mission District through: (1) our core, integrated Asset Building Programs in housing, financial capability, workforce development, and tax preparation; (2) serving as a backbone agency to advance educational achievement and family economic success through the Mission Promise Neighborhood 2-generation approach; (3) creating and preserving affordable housing and commercial real estate in the Mission District through Community Real Estate; (4) providing access to capital and business technical assistance through MEDA’s CDFI, Fondo Adelante; (5) Policy & Advocacy efforts that support our mission; and (6) Sharing the Model through providing technical assistance on successful MEDA programs to local and national partners.

Position Description

The Development Officer is part of an eight-person Development and Communications team. The Dev & Comms Officer will lead or support on responsibilities that may include but are not limited to: assisting, supporting, or leading in, writing, and monitoring grants; preparing Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and grant reports; managing fundraising systems and MEDA’s funder database; soliciting donation appeals, mailings, and sponsorship requests; supporting and leading the planning and coordination of key events; and helping the Communication team with generating social media content for MEDA. The Dev & Comms Officer is a strong project manager, writer, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who is passionate about MEDA’s mission to support the Latino community in the SF Mission District. This position is supported by a strong development team and able to work and learn from seasoned professionals in the nonprofit field. This position requires working in MEDA’s San Francisco office three days a week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and/or lead in preparing funding proposals (up to $50,000) for corporate and foundation grants, including coordinating proposal components with evaluation, programs, and finance departments.

• Support the Senior Development Operations Manager in maintaining Development’s Salesforce database for grant, gift, donor, and funder records.

• Coordinate with Senior Executive Assistant for CEO signature of new grant agreements

• Assist Philanthropic Engagement Manager with reconciliation of online giving and donor records in Salesforce CRM.

• Assist in the coordination of funder meetings, communications, and correspondence.

• Lead the coordination and logistical duties of virtual and in-person events, including MEDA’s Annual Gala.

• Assist with MEDA’s annual individual, grassroots donor campaigns and appeals, which include Giving Tuesday, the End-of-Year Appeal, and the MPN Scholarship Fundraiser.

• Contribute to annual fundraising objectives and strategies.

• Develop customized presentations and approaches, based on agreed areas of interest and aligned with MEDA's programming priorities.

• Work with the Communications team to create social media content and posts. This may include video editing and generating content that supports the Comms calendar.

• Work with the communications team on the production of monthly newsletters and other external communications for stakeholders and community members.

• The role is anticipated to dedicate 75% of its time to Development and 25% to Communications responsibilities.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Additional related experience may substitute degree requirement.

• Three to five years of work experience in direct fundraising for a nonprofit organization with measurable goals.

• Proficiency with fund development and/or CRM databases; proficiency with the Salesforce CRM database platform is highly desired.

• Excellent writing skills, with a strong attention to detail. Experience with grant and report writing is preferred.

• Ability to facilitate meetings, and develop and execute complex presentations.

• Ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distill and present information.

• Experience with planning and coordinating events.

• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.

• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment while working to meet multiple deadlines. Strong organization, planning and time management skills are a must.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Knowledge of community development, housing, education, and or other core areas of MEDA’s work is a significant plus.

• Ability to work both independently with limited direction, and also collaboratively as a team player.

• Experience with Canva, InDesign or other graphics programs is a plus.

• Ability to create, generate and edit social media content to include video for MEDA’s social media channels.

BENEFITS

MEDA offers a competitive benefits package, including 100% covered medical insurance for employees and their families, medical, vision, and retirement savings plan, 4 weeks of paid time off earned in the first year, paid holidays, and a robust professional development program. We pride ourselves in having a family-friendly work environment, promoting work-life balance, and spending time as a team through retreats and “fun days” to help us better serve our community.

TO APPLY:  Click on the above link and complete the application, including your resume and cover letter.