Director of Development, Pacific Northwest – Northern California

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and enhance the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives for the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.

• Foster relationships and cultivate/solicit gifts ranging from six to seven figures.

• Broaden the prospect pipeline within and outside the specified regions.

• Develop and implement strategies for a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects.

• Oversee a portfolio of over 100 six- and seven-figure prospects.

• Create tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.

• Establish and maintain relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and regular communication.

• Identify new prospects and design as well as execute donor engagement initiatives.

• Plan and carry out events for diverse audiences in collaboration with the Events team.

• Collaborate with local board members, alumni, regional connectors, and volunteers on fundraising activities.

• Work alongside the Executive Leadership Team regarding select high-capacity donors.

• Suggest and organize development travel for principals and their representatives.

• Partner with regional fundraisers and exchange best practices.

• Represent the Development team at conferences and networking events.

• Promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the Foundation.

• Enhance Salesforce utilization to monitor and assess key metrics.

• Leverage data to refine practices and guide decision-making.

• Ensure the prompt creation and dissemination of fundraising and stewardship materials, collateral, briefings, and personalized proposals.

• Achieve fundraising objectives and key performance metrics.

• Assist in leading and executing regional development events.

• Plan, propose, and staff Foundation executive travel to the region.

• Perform other responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 - 10 years of experience in fundraising for complex and evolving organizations.

• Preference for knowledge of regional markets such as Seattle, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and other emerging areas like Texas or Colorado.

• Proven track record in building relationships with major donors, ideally with a history of securing gifts of $1M or more.

• In-depth understanding of fundraising programs and high-level gift strategies.

• Capability to foster and sustain long-term, productive relationships both internally and externally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.