About Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream
Always Dream is committed to impacting early literacy through fostering family engagement and building a love of reading. Our Always Reading program is about more than reading; we are building confidence in each child, nurturing the discovery of their unique voice, and inspiring them to dream bigger. Our program is a magical mix of fun and learning for the entire family because we know that reading isn’t just a skill – it’s a ticket to future academic success and a world of endless possibilities. Join us on this journey where we’re turning little bookworms into big dreamers, one story at a time.
About the role
The Hawaii Development Officer is a new role at Always Dream that joins a team of fundraisers and relationship builders working together to support the achievement of ambitious revenue goals in service of the 5-year strategic plan. This role will be responsible for all front-line fundraising activities that occur within our Hawaii portfolio. This role will work closely with every member of the development team to ensure partnership and stewardship as we continue to grow our impact/reach.If you’re a savvy relationship manager who is a goal-driven fundraiser that is passionate about the work Always Dream is doing in Hawaii, and you possess a strategic mindset, we want to talk with you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the front-line fundraiser for the Hawaii portfolio
- Meet or exceed revenue goals for Hawai’i based portfolio, towards a $2.2M total revenue goal
- Build and manage the fundraising strategy and portfolio of Hawaii-based major donors and corporate donors
- Assist in the creation of a Hawai’i specific donor stewardship program to ensure high renewals and excellent donor experiences
- Lead organizer of Hawaii events including annual Dream Gala, cultivation and stewardship events
- Assist with Board support as needed
- Represent and be the face of Always Dream at local business, nonprofits, grantee events
- Collaborate with Development & Marketing Director and the Always Dream team to implement the fundraising strategy and achieve organizational revenue goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Possess a deep commitment to the mission of Always Dream
- Proven track record of successful fundraising and supporting an organization’s revenue growth and scale in Hawaii
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Proficiency using computers and software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
- Outstanding problem solver with the ability to make quick, sound decisions and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Self-motivated and driven, ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment
- Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions-oriented and collaborative mindset
- Attention to detail and the ability to operate with considerable independence to effectively establish priorities and work accurately under time constraints
Travel
There is some travel required for this position. Expect frequent local travel on Oahu, and occasional travel to neighbor islands for donor cultivation and stewardship.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: These benefits are provided at 100% coverage to full-time employees. If the employee has dependents, their dependents also receive 100% coverage.
- Connectivity Allowance: Full-time employees are eligible for $50 per month allowance for connectivity costs.
- 401K: Always Dream offers an employer sponsored 401K plan which employees are currently eligible for after one month of employment; Always Dream will match up to 3% upon enrollment.
- Vacation: 15 days (120 hours) per fiscal year; can accrue up to 22.5 days (180 hours)
- Sick: 80 hours granted at the beginning of each fiscal year; resets to 80 on July 1 annually
- Holidays & Paid Closure: 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid summer closure the week of Independence Day, and paid winter closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Extended hours
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road