Director of Development, Operations & Finance at Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) in CA-Los Angeles-90010
- Company: Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE)
- Location: CA-Los Angeles-90010
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficiency of organizational operations while driving resource development efforts. This position integrates operational management, strategic fundraising, program oversight, and team leadershi…
Job description
- The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficiency of organizational operations while driving resource development efforts. This position integrates operational management, strategic fundraising, program oversight, and team leadership to support the sustainability and growth of FACE’s mission. The role requires strong grant-writing experience, operational oversight, and program management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. Join us in advancing our mission and strengthening communities!
Responsibilities
- Operations & Program Management
- Oversee and manage day-to-day organizational operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Implement Microsoft 365 tools and internal databases to optimize productivity and workflow.
- Develop and enforce operational policies and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Ensure programs are delivered effectively and within budget, with clear objectives and performance tracking.
- Identify areas for improvement in workflow, compliance, and reporting.
- Funding & Resource Development
- Lead grant writing and fundraising efforts, securing funding from government, private, and corporate sources.
- Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans including sponsorships, donations, and grant acquisition.
- Lead the creation and execution of long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and overall financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic insights and guidance on financial matters.
- Maintain compliance with federal and grant-specific requirements, ensuring timely reporting.
- Build and sustain relationships with donors, grantors, and funding agencies.
- Oversee donor engagement strategies and maintain fundraising records.
- Leadership & Organizational Growth
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-driven work culture across teams.
- Advise the President & CEO on organizational strategy, challenges, and opportunities.
- Represent FACE at public events, conferences, and meetings.
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance the organization’s impact and sustainability.
- Align fundraising and operational strategies with FACE’s long-term objectives.
- Monitor industry trends to inform best practices in nonprofit management and community engagement.
- Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare regular reports on operational performance, fundraising progress, and program impact.
- Ensure compliance with California labor laws, grant regulations, and nonprofit best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, Social Work, or related fields.
- Minimum three years of experience in nonprofit operations, grant management, or fundraising.
- Strong operational management experience with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and database tools.
- Expertise in grant writing and fundraising strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with diverse community stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and resource development.
- Bilingual in English and Korean and/or Spanish.
- Experience in nonprofit leadership, financial management, or program evaluation.
Skills
Required
- Operational management
- Microsoft 365
- Database tools
- Grant writing
- Fundraising strategies
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Detail-oriented
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Resource development
Preferred
- Nonprofit leadership
- Financial management
- Program evaluation
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401k.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 observed holidays per year.
- Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
About Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE)
FACE’s mission is to advance the participation, contribution, and influence of the Asian American community through faith and community partnerships. Founded in 2001, FACE has cultivated over 1000 partnerships, ranging from the White House to Fortune 500 companies. As a bridge between the Asian American community and the broader public, FACE fosters collaborations, strengthens faith-based and nonprofit capacities, and enhances access to resources. Our key programs include: Stop AAPI Hate/ Advocacy Homeownership & Foreclosure Prevention Youth@Work Paid Internship C2 Leadership Institute Lighting the Community Summit Affordable Housing & Research More information can be found at www.facela.org. Nonprofit, corporate, and governmental partnerships Grant acquisition & distribution Leadership training & capacity building for faith and community leaders Workforce development & homeownership assistance Advocacy & Research FACE serves as a light and bridge between the Asian American community and the greater community at large by connecting and creating private and public collaboration, maximizing the capacities of faith-based organizations and other community non-profits, increasing access to resources and funds, and assisting low-income individuals and revitalizing neighborhoods. FACE has been dedicated to serving the AAPI community and other underserved communities since its founding in 2001. Our organization works to uplift and maximize the capacity of faith-based organizations, community non-profits, and the AAPI community by fostering private and public collaborations and increasing access to resources and funds for those who need them. Our major programs include: our HUD-approved Homeownership Program, our C2 Leadership Institute, Stop AAPI Hate/Black & Asian Solidarity Initiative, AAPI Career Pathways Initiative, and Clean Energy Initiatives. FACE's Homeownership Program and Fairs have helped over 15,000 individuals be on their way to homeownership as well as prevent foreclosure. Our AAPI Career Pathways Initiative has provided over 600 youth access to paid internships & job training as well as mentorship through our monthly AAPI speaker series. Our C2 Leadership Institute has graduated seven cohorts of faith leaders and young people with the tools to serve and empower their communities. In response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the AAPI community, we launched our Black & Asian Solidarity and Stop AAPI Hate Initiatives to discuss true allyship, raise awareness on myths and issues facing AAPI, and advocate for the AAPI community. We also conducted various COVID-19 relief movements including but not limited to food bag, vaccine, covid test, and facemask disbursement.