Director of Development

Director of Development

Mission Statement:
The mission of WSLB is to eliminate domestic violence through compassionate intervention,

education and personal empowerment.

About Us:
Since 1977, WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB) has helped thousands of women, men, and

children overcome the trauma caused by domestic abuse. WSLB assists families by providing

safe housing, counseling, case management, education, health, and legal advocacy at no cost. In

order to impact future generations, WSLB also provides “Healthy Relationships” and “Teen

Dating Violence” prevention education in middle, high schools, and colleges in Southern

California.

History and Background:
WomenShelter was incorporated in 1977 by Dr. Virginia Corbett. In 1999, WSLB opened its

innovative community-based, storefront counseling and resource center to provide easily

accessible outreach services to victims of domestic violence in the community. The Domestic

Violence Resource Center (DVRC) was the first such facility in the Greater Long Beach area.

The DVRC is a place where survivors and victims can come and receive non-judgmental,

compassionate services, and work on empowering themselves. Our staff of 30 provides

thousands of services yearly as well as raise awareness for domestic violence throughout the

community. Coupled with a new and exciting managerial direction we are looking to make a big

impact in the coming years.

Throughout the agency’s history, there is one constant. WomenShelter continues to be

committed to providing compassionate, supportive services and housing to victims of domestic

violence.

The Opportunity:
The Director of Development will lead the vision and strategy for the WSLB’s development

function which is financially strong and poised for growth. The DoD will lead a team consisting

of a grant writer with executive support. The DoD will serve as a member of the Leadership

Team and is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing philanthropic programs and

initiatives directed to meet the short, intermediate, and long-term financial needs of WSLB.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s development strategies and continue to chart the organization’s

course in fund development

• Lead and manage the funding/revenue base for WSLB while focusing on a

comprehensive fund development plan that identifies prospects, donors, and community

partners to enhance the short- and long-term diversified funding base

• Implement the development plan to institute individual, corporate and planned giving

• Create and conduct presentations designed to elicit donations and contributions from

corporations, individuals and planned giving

• Collaborate with the Outreach and Education department to support a digital fundraising

strategy

• Coordinate gala and women’s golf events with the support of active committees

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing sponsors and underwriters

• Coordinate and supervise the grant writer

• Generate development materials such as grants, planned giving documents, and case

statements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• CFRE Certificate preferred

• Minimum of 4 years with non-profit fundraising experience

• Proficient with sponsorship solicitation and donor relations

• Proficient with fundraising software, DonorQuest preferred

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Committed to the mission and work of the WSLB with the credibility and persuasiveness

to secure support from others.

• An imaginative and visionary manager who leads with integrity and exemplifies the

values and ethics of the organization.

• An organized individual with strong creative and conceptual skills.

• An energetic doer who is a team player who is inclusive, flexible, creative, energetic, and

fair-minded.

Please send resume and cover letter to Anthony Marquez, HR Generalist at

HR@womenshelterlb.org