Development Director

Partners in Child Development

Andover (CA)

Hybrid

USD 118,000 - 142,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remote/hybrid work options

Vacation & holidays

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Employee recognition

Job summary

Partners in Child Development seeks an inaugural Development Director to lead our fundraising program and advance major gifts to support our mission across Early Intervention, Anderson School and Woodbridge School.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build donor relationships, guide volunteers and board members, and partner with Marketing to tell our story and grow revenue through individual giving, institutional support,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressive fundraising experience.
Proven track record in securing individual and major gifts.
Experience with donor databases and fundraising best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
Collaborate with Executive Director and Board to set priorities and gifts.
Provide fundraising dashboards and progress updates to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Donor relationships

Solicitation

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Analytics & metrics

Ethical fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Description

Partners in Child Development seeks an inaugural Development Director to implement and lead our fundraising efforts. This is an opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to our mission of nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners, and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-16 who have complex medical needs, and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director is a new position that will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the organization’s continued growth. The role is largely external facing, serving as an ambassador for Partners in Child Development. Highlighted objectives:

Establish effective fundraising systems, processes, goals, and performance metrics. You’ll manage a diversified fund development program designed to increase revenue, with a particular focus on individual giving, while also strengthening institutional, corporate, foundation, event, and other philanthropic opportunities.
Serve as the organization’s key solicitor and a recognized ambassador. You’ll effectively communicate the organization’s mission, impact, and strategic priorities to donors, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders. You’ll cultivate new donor relationships and deepen those with existing supporters.
Guide board, staff, and volunteers in fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. You’ll work in close partnership with the highly supportive Executive Director and collaborate with the dynamic leadership team, Board of Directors, and relevant Board committees to align fundraising priorities with organizational strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Partners in Child Development’s strategic priorities and financial goals.
Establish annual fundraising goals, budgets, projections, and performance measures across revenue streams, with accountability for achieving approved targets.
Lead the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, with a strong focus on major gifts and long-term donor relationships.
Lead or support capital campaign planning and execution, as applicable.

Leadership, Board & Executive Partnership

Foster a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, leadership, and the Board in fundraising and donor stewardship.
Partner closely with the Executive Director to develop fundraising priorities, cultivate key relationships, and advance major and strategic gifts.
Provide the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board with regular updates on fundraising performance, opportunities, challenges, and progress toward established goals.
Develop and present fundraising reports, dashboards, and other performance updates to support informed decision-making and accountability.

Systems, Reporting & Operations

Ensure effective use of donor relationship management systems to maintain accurate donor and prospect records and monitor fundraising performance.
Evaluate key development metrics, including revenue growth, donor retention, acquisition, average gift size, major gift pipeline, prospect activity, and overall pipeline health.
Establish effective development policies, procedures, and workflows to support a consistent and efficient fundraising operation.
Ensure fundraising activities and donor records are managed in accordance with organizational policies, applicable regulations, and established ethical standards.

External Relations & Visibility

Serve as a key ambassador for Partners in Child Development by representing the organization in donor meetings, fundraising events, community activities, and other external settings.
Collaborate with Marketing to align organizational messaging, storytelling, and fundraising efforts.
Participate in occasional evening and weekend activities related to donor engagement, fundraising, and organizational events.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing individual and major gifts.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful fundraising strategies and achieving revenue goals, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with donors and funding partners.
Strong knowledge of individual giving, major gifts, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and fundraising best practices.
Strong strategic planning, organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with donors, Board members, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories and communicate our mission and impact in ways that inspire philanthropic support.
Hands-on experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or another donor database/CRM and fundraising technology.
Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and fundraising analytics to evaluate performance and inform strategy.
Genuine commitment to Partners in Child Development’s mission, vision, and values and the ability to communicate that commitment authentically.

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