CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) is a senior executive responsible

for leading and integrating all aspects of fundraising, marketing, communications, and donor

relations for the Dream Center Los Angeles. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer,

the CDCO will design and execute comprehensive strategies that significantly increase

philanthropic revenue, expand the Dream Center’s visibility, and strengthen relationships with

donors, partners, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate is a visionary fundraiser and communicator with proven experience in

major gift cultivation, brand development, digital strategy, and community engagement at a

large, complex nonprofit. This highly visible leadership role requires exceptional creativity,

strategic agility, and deep commitment to advancing the Dream Center’s mission of “finding a

need and filling it, finding a hurt and healing it.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Development

• Lead all philanthropic initiatives, ensuring growth across diverse revenue streams:

individual donors, foundations, corporations, government, and churches.

• Drive major and legacy giving, including cultivation of high-net-worth individuals,

planned giving programs, and the development of an organizational endowment.

• Direct foundation and government grant writing, submission, and reporting processes.
• Provide strategic leadership for signature fundraising events, ensuring alignment with

organizational goals and donor engagement strategies.

• Oversee facility tours and donor experiences, ensuring they inspire generosity and

deepen long-term commitment to the Dream Center.

Marketing, Communications & Media

• Develop and implement an integrated communications and marketing strategy that

elevates the Dream Center’s visibility and strengthens its brand nationally.

• Oversee media, video, and graphic design functions to produce compelling content that

communicates impact.

• Lead digital engagement strategy, including social media, website, and email

campaigns, ensuring consistent storytelling and donor engagement.

• Oversee all organizational fundraising related events, publications, and communications

to ensure excellence, consistency, and alignment with the Dream Center’s mission and

brand.

• Serve as the primary architect for the Dream Center’s narrative, producing

communications that inspire, inform, and mobilize donors, partners, and the public.

Partnership Development

• Cultivate and expand relationships with churches, corporations, and civic partners,

building broad coalitions of support.

• Represent the Dream Center in the community and in government relations, advocating

for the organization’s mission and securing collaborative partnerships.

• Engage the Board of Directors and Development Committee in fundraising and

communications strategies, leveraging their networks and expertise.

Leadership & Management

• Build and lead a high-performing Development and Communications team, currently

comprised of 10–12 staff members across fundraising, communications, marketing, and

media.

• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability systems to ensure the success of all

development and communications initiatives.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to staff, fostering a culture

of growth, excellence, and alignment with the Dream Center’s mission.

• Foster a collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, and faith-driven service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management,

Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, communications, or

marketing at a large nonprofit organization.

• Proven track record in major donor cultivation, capital campaigns, foundation and

government grant funding, and event-based fundraising.

• Demonstrated success in marketing and communications leadership, including digital

and social media strategy.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and vendors (graphic design, video, PR).
• Strong network in corporate, foundation, and/or faith-based communities is highly

desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional ability to inspire generosity and build lasting donor relationships.
• Expertise in fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and legacy/endowment

development.

• Strong communication, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Experience leveraging social media, marketing, and media production for nonprofit

growth.

• A servant leader with humility, integrity, and passion for the Dream Center’s mission.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send all applications, emails, and inquiries to Liana Garcia at

hr@dreamcenter.org or 213-273-7018.

Benefits

include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development

opportunities, and support resources aligned with faith-based values.