Chief Development Officer: The Tech Interactive

Donation Places; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California seeks a Chief Development Officer to guide the organization's philanthropic direction. This full-time hybrid role leads the development team, shapes a comprehensive fundraising plan, and partners with the CEO, board, and staff to reach annual goals including a roughly $12 million fundraising target.

The successful candidate has 10+ years of leadership in fundraising, a track record across foundations, corporate donors, and individuals, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience leading philanthropic strategies.
• 10+ years in development leadership.
• Hybrid work in San Jose is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development department and fundraising strategy.
• Manage foundations, corporate donors, agencies, and individuals.
• Set goals and coach staff; report to CEO and board.
• Plan annual fundraising around $12 million.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

# Chief Development Officer: The Tech Interactive**The Tech Interactive**San Jose, California Start Date09/09/2026$267,500.00 Full-TimeThe Tech Interactive is hiring a Chief Development Officer for a full-time hybrid role in San Jose, California. The position leads the development team and the center's fundraising strategy across foundation, corporate, and individual giving. The salary range is $250,000 to $285,000.The officer works on site three days per week, with donor meetings and events sometimes taking place on other workdays, evenings, or weekends. The role sets development goals with the CEO, staff, and board and leads an annual fundraising plan of approximately $12 million. The application record requests a resume, and an application deadline is Not provided by the employer.* Role: Chief Development Officer* Employer: The Tech Interactive* Location: San Jose, California* Work mode: Hybrid, with three on-site days per week* Employment type: Full-time* Salary: $250,000 to $285,000* Experience: 10 or more years leading philanthropic strategies* Application deadline: Not provided by the employer.Apply For This RoleCandidates submit a resume through the public application record. The employer has not provided an application deadline or application contact for this role.## Fundraising Leadership At The Tech InteractiveThe officer leads a development department that works with foundations, corporate donors, agencies, and individual supporters. The position sets goals, establishes performance measures, coaches staff, and uses fundraising data to guide decisions.The annual fundraising goal is approximately $12 million, and the role's annual fundraising goal covers foundation, corporate, and individual giving. The officer also leads corporate giving, grants, sponsorships, and in-kind support.## Donor Programs And Development WorkThe position identifies major prospects, develops donor relationships, and works with board members and the President and CEO on significant gifts. Planned giving, gift solicitation, stewardship, and donor recognition are part of the role's fundraising practice.* Development team leadership and staff coaching* Foundation, corporate, agency, and individual fundraising* Major-prospect identification and engagement* Grant, sponsorship, corporate-giving, and in-kind-support programs* Fundraising and cultivation eventsThe role's San Jose fundraising role also represents the center with donors, partners, and funders. That external work includes cultivation events and other public-facing development activity.## Executive Experience And Team ScopeA bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, while a master's degree is preferred. The role requires a record in development, fundraising, communications, and management, along with business relationships across corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors.The officer leads and develops the team, structures and resources the department, and establishes performance metrics. The role calls for direct-fundraising and relationship-management skills, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to The Tech Interactive's mission and communities.## San Jose Schedule And WorkplaceThe position is hybrid and normally requires three on-site days each week in San Jose. Donor meetings and fundraising events can add workdays, evenings, or weekends to the normal schedule.The Tech Interactive operates in Silicon Valley and serves young people, educators, and families through hands-on STEM experiences and educational programs. The center receives more than 250,000 visitors each year and has served its communities for more than four decades.## Questions About The Chief Development Officer Role### What is the salary?The salary is $250,000 to $285,000.### Is the job remote?The job is hybrid in San Jose, with three on-site days per week and additional donor or event work as scheduled.### How much experience is required?The employer requires 10 or more years of leadership in philanthropic strategies. Entrepreneurial nonprofit experience is preferred.### When is the application deadline?An application deadline is Not provided by the employer.The employer is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The position carries responsibility for the center's external fundraising relationships and development team.The public application record requests a resume. The listed role does not provide a separate application contact.