Working Wardrobes empowers and prepares individuals for the dignity of work. Founded in 1990 by Jerri Rosen, Working Wardrobes serves approximately 5,000 job seekers in Southern California and beyond each year. By providing no-cost assessments, training and certifications, career coaching, individualized employment plans, and wardrobe services, we have helped over 120,000 clients overcome barriers to employment and The Power of a Paycheck™.

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Working Wardrobes

You need 4 years in project management, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in project tools, and a passion for community impact, along with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

You will manage the Development Team, oversee fundraising goals, cultivate donor relationships, coordinate projects and events, and present updates to stakeholders while promoting our mission.

Santa Ana

At Working Wardrobes, we help people overcome barriers to gainful employment. Working Wardrobes is an established nonprofit known throughout Southern CA as the premier provider of workforce readiness services. Niche services include individualized employment plans, career development, workshops, and professional wardrobe. Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of people in our community as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood. Position Summary: The Development Manager will play a critical role in driving key initiatives and projects that support the strategic fund development goals of Working Wardrobes. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with excellent people and project management skills, and a passion for our mission. Accountable For: * Leading, managing and holding accountable the Development Team * Managing the implementation of and updates to the Development and Marketing plan to achieve $2M fundraising goal ($700k grants, $800k events, $400k appeals) * Manage grants to ensure applications, reports, and all requirements are fulfilled on time * Prospect, solicit, cultivate, and steward assigned individual and corporate donors * Lead the Development Committee Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals. * Create and maintain relationships with assigned supporters that result in retaining and increasing their financial contributions to the organization. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and deliver project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment. Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track. Prepare and present regular project updates to the CEO and other key stakeholders. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement. * Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. * Create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Manage fundraising efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing donor relationships. * Coordinate and manage events, ensuring they are well-organized and align with the organization's goals and brand. * Attend events and represent Working Wardrobes, networking with key stakeholders and promoting our mission. * Present at events about Working Wardrobes, effectively communicating our mission, programs, and impact to various audiences. * Provide stakeholders with information and tours of Working Wardrobes. Qualifications: * 4 years’ experience in project management, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects. * Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Proficiency in project management software and tools. * Passion for the mission of Working Wardrobes and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience. Preferred Skills And Experience: * Experience working in the nonprofit sector. * PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent. * Experience in strategic planning and organizational development. * Experience in fundraising and event coordination. BENEFITS: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a benefits package that includes a portion of your medical, vision and dental coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time off, and more. Life insurance and additional supplemental benefits are also offered. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Working Wardrobes does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Pay Range For This Role Is: 66,560 - 70,000 USD per year (Santa Ana, CA) The Pay Range For This Role Is: 66,560 - 70,000 USD per year(Santa Ana, CA)

At Working Wardrobes, we help people overcome barriers to gainful employment.Working Wardrobes is an established nonprofit known throughout Southern CA as the premier provider of workforce readiness services. Niche services include individualized employment plans, career development, workshops, and professional wardrobe.Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of people in our community as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood.Position Summary:The Development Manager will play a critical role in driving key initiatives and projects that support the strategic fund development goals of Working Wardrobes. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with excellent people and project management skills, and a passion for our mission.Accountable For: * Leading, managing and holding accountable the Development Team * Managing the implementation of and updates to the Development and Marketing plan to achieve $2M fundraising goal ($700k grants, $800k events, $400k appeals) * Manage grants to ensure applications, reports, and all requirements are fulfilled on time * Prospect, solicit, cultivate, and steward assigned individual and corporate donors * Lead the Development Committee      Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals. * Create and maintain relationships with assigned supporters that result in retaining and increasing their financial contributions to the organization. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and deliver project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment. Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track. Prepare and present regular project updates to the CEO and other key stakeholders. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement. * Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. * Create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Manage fundraising efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing donor relationships. * Coordinate and manage events, ensuring they are well-organized and align with the organization's goals and brand. * Attend events and represent Working Wardrobes, networking with key stakeholders and promoting our mission. * Present at events about Working Wardrobes, effectively communicating our mission, programs, and impact to various audiences. * Provide stakeholders with information and tours of Working Wardrobes.      Qualifications: * 4 years’ experience in project management, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects. * Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Proficiency in project management software and tools. * Passion for the mission of Working Wardrobes and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.      Preferred Skills And Experience: * Experience working in the nonprofit sector. * PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent. * Experience in strategic planning and organizational development. * Experience in fundraising and event coordination.      BENEFITS:In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a benefits package that includes a portion of your medical, vision and dental coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time off, and more. Life insurance and additional supplemental benefits are also offered.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Working Wardrobes does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.The Pay Range For This Role Is:66,560 - 70,000 USD per year (Santa Ana, CA)The Pay Range For This Role Is:66,560 - 70,000 USD per year(Santa Ana, CA)

Development Manager - Working Wardrobes

At Working Wardrobes, we help people overcome barriers to gainful employment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working Wardrobes is an established nonprofit known throughout Southern CA as the premier provider of workforce readiness services. Niche services include individualized employment plans, career development, workshops, and professional wardrobe.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of people in our community as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Development Manager will play a critical role in driving key initiatives and projects that support the strategic fund development goals of Working Wardrobes. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with excellent people and project management skills, and a passion for our mission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accountable For:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leading, managing and holding accountable the Development Team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing the implementation of and updates to the Development and Marketing plan to achieve $2M fundraising goal ($700k grants, $800k events, $400k appeals)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manage grants to ensure applications, reports, and all requirements are fulfilled on time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prospect, solicit, cultivate, and steward assigned individual and corporate donors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead the Development Committee&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Create and maintain relationships with assigned supporters that result in retaining and increasing their financial contributions to the organization.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and deliver project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment. Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track. Prepare and present regular project updates to the CEO and other key stakeholders. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manage fundraising efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing donor relationships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate and manage events, ensuring they are well-organized and align with the organization's goals and brand.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attend events and represent Working Wardrobes, networking with key stakeholders and promoting our mission.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Present at events about Working Wardrobes, effectively communicating our mission, programs, and impact to various audiences.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide stakeholders with information and tours of Working Wardrobes.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;4 years’ experience in project management, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in project management software and tools.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for the mission of Working Wardrobes and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preferred Skills And Experience:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience working in the nonprofit sector.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in strategic planning and organizational development.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in fundraising and event coordination.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BENEFITS:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a benefits package that includes a portion of your medical, vision and dental coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time off, and more. Life insurance and additional supplemental benefits are also offered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As an &lt;strong&gt;Equal Opportunity Employer&lt;/strong&gt;, Working Wardrobes does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Pay Range For This Role Is:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;66,560 - 70,000 USD per year (Santa Ana, CA)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Pay Range For This Role Is:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;66,560 - 70,000 USD per year(Santa Ana, CA)

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