ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Director, the primary role of the Director of Development is to raise money to support OTTA United’s ongoing work. In the future, the Director of Development may have a team of direct reports.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Development, also commonly known as fundraising, is relationship-based work, requiring someone who is adept at communicating OTTA United’s mission and impactful work, building rapport and soliciting donors and funders, and thanking previous and ongoing supporters. Key job responsibilities include:
Managing communications with donors, foundations, and funders
Working with our fundraising consultant to raise money, craft appeals, make donor calls, and run fundraising campaigns
Attending local and regional events to build rapport with funders and network
Planning and leading fundraising events
REQUIREMENTS
DREAM ROLE
This is the dream role for someone that is a great communicator, connector, and champion for a cause, confident, and has demonstrated success in one or more fields of fundraising. Key skillsets may include:
Confidence and people skills
Relationship-building
Fundraising
Great storytelling & writing skills
Takes initiative
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Previous fundraising experience is required, with preference given to individuals with experience fundraising for youth or for youth-related issues. A high school diploma is preferred, although not required if a candidate has exemplary fundraising experience.
WORK MODALITY & LOCATION
OTTA United’s office is located in San Diego, California (3252 Holiday Court Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92037). Fundraising efforts are mainly taking place in San Diego, so applicants must be in the San Diego region with the ability to travel around the City of San Diego and to the OTTA United office. The work modality is hybrid, with some required meetings at the OTTA United office and events around San Diego.
PAY & BENEFITS
This position is on a volunteer basis. There is no compensation for this position at this time. OTTA United deeply values the potential for personal and career development and strives to uplift its team members to best position them for their bright futures. Non-monetary benefits include:
Tailored work experience and growth to fit your desired career path
Networking opportunities with community nonprofits, policymakers, elected officials, and companies
Letters of recommendation
Certified Volunteer Hours, if requested
A tight-knit team and community of fellow change-makers
EXPECTED HOURS & FLEXIBILITY
In a Director position, expected hours fluctuate from 15-25 hours per week. Certain responsibilities, such as staff meetings, are fixed. Other obligations can be flexible around your schedule. Many staff members are also students, so our work environment is as flexible as possible. Approximately 80% of meetings will be conducted online, with some optional in-person attendance, and 20% will be conducted in person.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
OTTA United is a youth-founded, youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to organize powerful youth for an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.
OTTA United values authenticity and passion. We play the role of coalition builders and mentors within our communities, sharing knowledge, resources, credit, and impact. And as a justice-oriented, impact-driven, and people-centered organization, our perspective grounds us with who we serve and the work we do while advancing our mission.
Applications are a two-way street. We make our values as an organization clear to you to make sure our team is the right fit—and we hope we are! Here are some things to keep in mind:
Our team values flexibility and taking initiative over structure and top-down delegation. This philosophy is not a good fit for all, so we want to be clear upfront. If you thrive in dynamic, open environments, this is the place for you.
We value meaningful impact and support. We seek to authentically serve both our audience and our team members alike.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse group of people. These values are reflected in our hiring practices, decision-making, and programs.
Our team and organization are growth-minded and development-focused. We always have room to improve, at all levels of our organization!
Our organization promotes honesty, communication, and integrity. These values allow us to be an effective team.
We praise creativity and ingenuity. Nothing is more exciting than thinking outside of the box or challenging the status quo.
We prefer personability over professionalism, at least in internal settings.