Development Director

Are you a fundraising leader ready to drive impactful change for a cause you believe in?

Do you have a natural ability to cultivate a pipeline of donors and prospects, leading to meaningful giving?

If that's you, consider joining the Davis Street Community Center as our next Development Director!

The Development Director is responsible for planning and successfully executing a comprehensive fundraising plan. The program will include individual giving, corporate giving/sponsorships, major gift portfolio, planned giving, annual giving and direct mail. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer, directly supervise the Development Associate. The Development Director will closely with the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Davis Street Foundation and development staff to design and fulfill annual and major gift fundraising strategy and goals.

Davis Street is committed to helping low-income families of San Leandro and surrounding communities by providing a variety of comprehensive services. Davis Street programs include a FQHC Primary Care Clinic providing medical, dental and behavioral health services; food and clothing pantry; subsidized child care; childcare centers; and programs for individuals with development disabilities. Visit davisstreet.org for more information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement strategies and tactics for growth and success across all areas of fundraising, including major gifts, planned giving, annual fund, and corporate and foundation grants.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of up to approximately 250 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
• Engage donors and prospects at events and other venues.
• Plan and execute regular donor cultivation events, house parties, and political briefings, working closely with Host Committee members, staff and board members, to execute.
• Provide stewardship and recognition of major donors.
• Write persuasive presentations and personalized emails, letters, reports and proposals to donors and prospects.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing Coordinator to develop compelling materials for fundraising campaigns.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the CEO, CHRO, Senior Management Team, Board President, Board of Directors and Davis Street Foundation to build and empower the Board’s capacity, capability, consistency, and confidence in fundraising.
• Report and monitor progress and share fundraising results to the, CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Work with CEO senior staff to develop budgets, monitor and forecast revenue and expenses, and drive financial results.
• Personally, solicit gifts and solicit gifts in collaboration with the CEO.
• Staff the Fundraising Committee of the Board.
• Oversee donor and prospect management systems.
• Provide regular fundraising training to board members and the Board Fundraising Committee.
• Create and implement a planned giving program including marketing and solicitation of planned gifts and blended gifts.
• Generate new ideas that increase revenue and donor longevity.
• Oversee all aspects of Annual Giving campaign, including direct mail and online giving campaigns.
• Solicit gifts/sponsorships for Annual Gala.
• Develop a pipeline of donor prospects for Annual Giving campaign to be adhered to by the development team.
• Achieve monthly goals for prospect and donor visits and prepare visit reports and follow up correspondence.
• Engage in regular database use and management to record moves management, activities, and donor information for current and prospective donors
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of progressively challenging fundraising experience, with experience and understanding of all general fundraising methods (direct mail, major gifts and events in particular) required.
• Experience in managing a major gift portfolio preferred.
• Experience in developing a culture of philanthropy in a medium to large-sized nonprofit preferred.
• Experience in CRM systems like Salesforce, RE7, RE NXT, and/or Blackbaud preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with a collaborative approach to working with co-workers, volunteers, and donors; a natural team-builder.
• Ability to maintain a high level of donor confidentiality and respond to donor issues with tact, diplomacy, and poise.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency skills including word processing and internet utilization.
• Passion for and dedication to the mission of Davis Street, including an understanding of and interest in the social and political causes of poverty.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street

COMPENSATION

• This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
• The salary range for the Development Director is $110,000-$120,000 annualized.

BENEFITS

• Davis Street pays 100% of the Employee Premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Group Life plans.
• 403(b) Retirement plans, including Employer Matching of up to 3% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 Paid Holidays PLUS additional Paid Birthday Holiday.
• Employee Discount Program.
• and more!

If you’re ready to make a difference and are interested in joining the Davis Street team, apply today!