BookEnds Vice President of Raising More Money

BookEnds, an innovative Los Angeles-based community service organization is about Kids Helping Kids for Literacy. Students need books to learn to read and our children need to learn to help. Annually more than 20,000 students volunteer for BookEnds through organizing book drives in their schools to recycle their quality children’s books directly into the hands of students in schools and youth organizations in desperate need of books. Since l998, more than 140,000 students have volunteered for BookEnds to create classroom libraries in 441 youth organizations through the donation of more than 1.2 million books.

Established from the idea of an 8 year-old boy, BookEnds has grown to become an effective and efficient solution to filling the empty bookshelves serving our most educationally underprivileged students. BookEnds is powered by our students, governed by a diverse, mission-based board of directors, joined by our corporate and civic partnerships and lead by an energetic team of five staff members.

Our vision is just as our generation learned to recycle our trash to save our environment, so our children must learn to recycle their books to help educate their peers. We have created the team, the infrastructure and the partnerships; we are now ready to reach the next stage of mission impact. Join us as Vice President of BookEnds.

The Position:
? Experienced, motivated professional to direct the implementation of the Raising More Money fundraising model (a mission focused model), a proven template for the cultivation of individuals through their introduction to the BookEnds program.
? Provides direction and day-to-day management of Raising More Money program through interaction, motivation and organization of staff, members of the board of directors and community volunteers.
? Assumes responsibility for implementation of annual RMM ASK event.
? Participates as a member of the RMM leadership team the development and implementation of the annual goals of the RMM model;
? Reporting to the President, the vice president will be an experienced non profit professional with the ability to expand, elevate and enhance BE’s profile with business, media, foundations and the general public; establish an understanding of BE’s role in providing unique services; and assist in developing a diverse base of donors and deepen BE’s community presence.
? Participates as a member of the senior management team to formulate and implement general policies and plans to meet the organization’s short and long-term objectives.
? Has ability to analyze and formulate sound financial practices and administer the organization’s budget.
? Acts ethically, responsibly and with utmost integrity.
? Based out of home office but with active local travel.

The Candidate:
? Experience in implementing the Raising More Money model;
? Minimum of a BA and preferably, an advanced business degree;


? Experience in nonprofit or foundation organization’
? Proven track record of fund raising ideally with an emphasis on major gifts;
? Aptitude for computer systems and programs; ideally experienced in eTapestry Next Step data program.

? Management style:
o Positive attitude
o Team-builder, collaborative and proactive
o Entrepreneurial
o Excellent organizational skills
o Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.

? Skills and Abilities:
o Passionate about the mission of BookEnds
o Innovative out of the box thinker who can translate the vision into practical and achievable plans
o Dynamic external ambassador with a strong presence and warmth to engage our community
o Relationship builder who enjoys people and relates well to a variety of individuals
o Ability to establish trust and bring people together for the mission of BookEnds.

? Personal Traits:
o Energetic
o Outgoing
o Articulate
o Creative
o Professional demeanor
o Self-starter and entrepreneurial
o Confident
o Hard working