ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: 

Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a national non-profit organization which provides free, daily afterschool programs to more than 150,000 children in need at 728 school and community sites in 18 chapters across the U.S. Our goals for our All-Stars are the same we have for our own children: to be healthy and active, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a job that they love and to give back to their communities. We achieve this by identifying and fueling our students' individual passions, tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment and health and fitness programming.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: 

The Development Manager position on the ASAS National Development team is an ideal opportunity for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations. This position will work closely with the Executive Vice President of Development and will perform key functions on the Development team including helping build and maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities, executing appeals/campaigns, and providing support with fundraising events. The successful candidate will enjoy research, writing, learning, and managing multiple, concurrent projects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prospect Research, Outreach, & Grant Writing 

· Research corporate and foundation prospects aligned to ASAS’ mission to help maintain and grow a pipeline of viable funding opportunities. 

· Review prospects with EVP of Development on a weekly basis.

· Ensure all funder data in Raiser’s Edge is complete and accurate.

· Conduct initial outreach to new prospects and schedule introduction meetings for EVP of Development.

· Prepare briefing memos, PowerPoint decks, and extensive research for introductory funder meetings.

· Proactively assist with follow-up after funder meetings, entering all notes and action items in Raiser’s Edge

· Assist with proposal development and submission as needed.

Appeal Campaign Management

· Manage all logistics for spring and winter appeal campaigns, including project management of recipient mailing lists, content development and design, interfacing with printing vendors, postage and mailing.

· Track data related to each campaign, ensuring that all donors receive appropriate communications.

· Interface with marketing and programs departments to build and execute successful campaigns.

Support with Fundraising Events 

· Assist with planning and execution of large annual fundraising event each fall.

· Manage logistics and details of additional fundraising events throughout the year.

· Travel throughout Los Angeles in preparation for and follow-up after events as needed to ensure events are planned and executed with the highest degree of professionalism and customer service.

· Coordinate logistics and manage detailed planning for multiple fundraising events throughout the year, ensuring seamless execution and professional presentation.

· Conduct in-person outreach across Los Angeles before and after events to maintain relationships, oversee preparations, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Development Operations 

· Lead development of department newsletter and dissemination to all staff.

· Lead development of department pre-send materials for board meetings. 

· Support planning and implementation of annual department retreat. 

· Send agendas for weekly team meetings.

· Manage calendar for EVP of Development and department convenings as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.
 

WHO SHOULD APPLY? 

The successful candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about advancing educational opportunities and youth development. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and writing capabilities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with funders and stakeholders. This role requires someone who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. If you are energized by mission-driven work and want to play a key role in securing resources that directly impact the lives of students in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.

· 2+ years of fundraising, project management, or other relevant experience

· Exceptionally detail-oriented 

· Demonstrated excellent writing skills (writing samples required)

· Experience managing data in a CRM (Raiser’s Edge preferred)

· Outstanding research skills

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of flexibility and initiative

· Resourcefulness and ability to work autonomously, multi-task, and manage deadlines

· Excellent ability to work collaboratively on a team and across departments

· Passionate about and committed to ASAS’ mission

· Bachelor’s degree required

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $69,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This position is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of four days a week, Monday-Thursday with an option to work remotely on Fridays for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.

ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: 

· 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Vision plan 

· Employee Assistance Program 

· Short-term and long-term disability options 

· Life insurance 

· Optional employee critical illness plan coverage 

· 403 (b) plan, with employer match 

· Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years. 

· Up to 25 paid holidays a year 

· Discounted ticket program 

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter in PDF format via e-mail to: mary.sanchez@afterschoolallstars.org Please put "Development Manager" and your last name in the subject heading. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS: To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website: www.afterschoolallstars.org