Development Director

Women's Recovery Services - Santa Rosa, CA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts. The position will focus on building the development function, overseeing grant management, and fostering relationships with funders. The ideal candidate should possess experience in fundraising and strategic oversight to align efforts with organizational goals. This role is critical in advancing the mission of the organization and ensuring sustainable revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Strong strategic oversight abilities in grant management.
• Capability to foster meaningful relationships with donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement.
• Oversee grant management and individual giving.
• Collaborate with teams to craft compelling proposals.

Job description

Under the leadership of the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director (DD) will spearhead development efforts as WRS continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the DD will have the opportunity to build the development function. The DD is responsible for leading all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement to ensure a diversified and sustainable revenue stream for WRS. This includes strategic oversight of grant management, individual and institutional giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and special event planning. The Director will collaborate across teams to craft compelling proposals and foster meaningful relationships with funders and donors. This role will advance WRS’s mission by aligning fundraising strategy with organizational goals and community impact.