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Senior Director of Development
Location
California
Posted
52 days ago
Salary
$155K - $170K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Director of Development
CalMatters
• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy for foundations, major donors and mid-level giving that aligns with organizational goals • Supervise and mentor development directors and the development manager • Oversee major gift initiatives, cultivate relationships with key donors and funders, and manage donor event strategy • Work closely with the editorial and product departments to align development efforts with organizational programs • Build and monitor an annual revenue budget using Salesforce • Identify, research, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and foundations • Develop a donor communications plan and lead the creation of compelling fundraising materials • Plan fundraising and engagement events • Manage development processes and systems including recordkeeping and grant reporting • Lead a high-performing development team to achieve organizational revenue goals
Job Requirements
- Five or more years in development roles at a senior management level
- Proven track record of leading successful development initiatives and creatively engaging donors and funders
- Experience leading a high-functioning development team of three or more people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams
- Familiarity with nonprofit media and journalism fundraising is a plus
- Ability to stay focused, highly organized, pay close attention to details and produce reliable results
- Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Be based in California with the ability to occasionally travel
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance — we cover 95% of the cost for employees and dependents
- paid family leave
- 401(k) matching of up to 4% of your salary
- life insurance at no cost
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