Creative Growth - Development Director → California

CA For The Arts; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CA For The Arts in Oakland, CA seeks a Development Director to partner with the Executive Director, leading contributed revenue strategy across major gifts, institutional giving, sponsorships, campaigns, and donor stewardship.

This is a unique fundraising role shaping the organization's future while strengthening systems, relationships, and philanthropic strategy to ensure sustainability and broader impact.

Qualifications

• Lead contributed revenue strategy across major gifts and institutional giving.
• Develop donor stewardship and campaigns to advance sustainability.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and leadership team to shape fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising plans across major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and events.
• Build and manage donor relationships and stewardship programs to maximize retention and giving.
• Partner with leadership to strategize for organizational sustainability and impact.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 annually

Organization Type: Non-Profit | Arts & Culture

Job Summary

The Development Director will serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director, leading contributed revenue strategy across major gifts, institutional giving, sponsorships, campaigns, special events, and donor stewardship. This is a unique fundraising position; the Development Director will help shape the future of one of the world's leading disability arts organizations while strengthening the systems, relationships, and philanthropic strategy necessary to support its next era of sustainability and impact.