Now Hiring - Director of Development in Richmond, CA

Job Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Director of Development is responsible for directing the school’s comprehensive fundraising program. This includes providing strategic oversight of annual giving, planned giving, major and capital campaigns, leading foundation outreach and grant-writing efforts, and managing alumni relations and stewardship activities.

This is a senior-level role that works closely with the President, the executive team and the Board of Directors, to establish funding relationships and secure resources that support the school’s mission and long-term strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute an effective, comprehensive fundraising program aligned with the school’s strategic goals
• Identify, cultivate and enhance funding relationships with foundation and corporate partners
• Manage grants pipeline, including proposal and report preparation for grants and oversight of freelance and/or part-time grant-writers
• Direct capital campaigns and major gift solicitation activities
• Work with event planners for events such as the Crab Feed, Golf Tournament on the fundraising aspects of such events
• Oversee annual giving program; work with Alumni Relations and Social Media Manager to evaluate and improve annual fund drive events and activities to meet strategic goals for engagement and donations
• Manage a third party planned giving program
• Oversee the donor acknowledgment plan for gift acknowledgement and identify opportunities to enhance existing donor relationships
• Coordinate with the Alumni Relations and Social Media Manager to increase alumni giving and engagement
• Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance for the President and the Board of Directors
• Produce content for the Salesian Magazine
• Provide financial oversight for the department, including budgeting, planning and expense tracking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or other applicable field required; master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability leading fundraising and/or business development teams
• Proven track record in major gifts or business development
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; grant-writing experience a plus
• Deep understanding of foundation and corporate philanthropic giving
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Fluency with CRM and/or donor tracking software; proficiency in Raiser’s Edge a plus

Employment Terms:

• Full time Exempt
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

To Apply: Email your complete resume, cover letter and relevant work samples to [please apply online] No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, CA 94804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever managed a capital campaign or major gift solicitation activity?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person