Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development and Communications is a key leadership team member at LALDEF and an active participant in strategic decisions affecting the Organization.  The Director’s duties are focused on the organization’s Development and Communications functions.

The Director has primary responsibility for all LALDEF’s fundraising and development activities.  S/he is consequently responsible for the following:

• Establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed for the solicitation of gifts, Federal/state/local government grants and contracts, and corporate and foundation support.
• Cultivating and stewarding major donors to develop and maintain relationships.
• Preparing and submitting, with the assistance of our Development Associate, all grant applications and contract proposals.
• Serving as a contact for foundations, companies, government funders, and private donors, and supporting the ED in his or her interactions with these funders and potential funders.
• Partnering with the ED in reporting to foundations, companies and government funders on the activities they support.
• Directing and mentoring LALDEF’s development staff.
• In consultation with the ED, overseeing research on funding sources and trends, and monitoring all donor information.
• With the consent of the ED, directing events and other activities that seek to raise funds and/or cultivate relationships with future funders.
• Supporting and working with the Board of Trustees to design and implement fundraising strategies.

The Director of Development also has primary responsibility for all LALDEF’s written and electronic communication with supporters of the organization, other stakeholders, targeted audiences, and with the general public.  S/he is consequently responsible for the following:

• In collaboration with the ED, developing and implementing LALDEF’s communication strategy.
• Broadening awareness of LALDEF’s programs and priorities, and increasing the Organization’s visibility among key stakeholder audiences.
• Creating marketing and public relations strategies to cultivate relationships with targeted audiences, including the media and key influencers.
• In consultation with the ED, overseeing the preparation and execution of public announcements, and managing relationships with the media.
• Overseeing the preparation and production of LALDEF’s printed documents, such as impact reports, annual reports, program service reports, and various marketing materials, and the availability of such documents in electronic form.
• Collaborating with the ED in overseeing LALDEF’s website and electronic communications.
• Supporting and working with the Board of Trustees to design and implement communication strategies.

In addition, the Director of  Development  is expected to support the Executive Director in areas beyond Development and Communications, especially the following four:

• LALDEF’s software systems, notably including those used to collect and maintain data on program activities and clients. These systems specifically include Salesforce, and LALDEF’s Google Workspace.  Under the ED’s direction, the Director will maintain and support these systems and facilitate their use by staff and the Board.   S/he also has responsibility for the oversight of data specifically related to Development and Communication (e.g. data on donors, grants) as well as other types of data identified by the ED.
• LALDEF’s communication systems, such as internet, printing, email, social media, and texting. These systems specifically include the internet, email, printing, and LALDEF’s presence on the internet, such as its webpage and Facebook page.  Under the ED’s direction, the Director will maintain and support these systems and facilitate their use by staff and the Board. S/he also will promote LALDEF’s visibility and influence through our use of the internet.
• LALDEF speeches, presentations, and supporting materials. The Director’s responsibility for the Communications function extends to speeches and presentations by the ED and other LALDEF staff, and s/he is expected to review speech texts, Powerpoint slides, and other pertinent materials, and offer suggestions and corrections, before they are used.  S/he will take these and other steps to help ensure that the quality and consistency of the Organization’s speeches and presentations is high.
• Supervision of special projects and other areas where his or her expertise is needed. These special projects and short-term needs will develop over time. At present special projects specifically include community health work initiatives providing Covid-19 vaccines, testing, and information.