Development Director

Women's Recovery Services; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Recovery Services in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Development Director to build and lead the fundraising function. You will drive donor engagement, craft compelling proposals, and shape a diversified revenue strategy aligned with our mission and community impact.

You will oversee grant management, individual and institutional giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and special events, collaborating across teams to accelerate growth and ensure sustainable support for programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement to diversify and sustain revenue for WRS.
• Oversee grant management, individual and institutional giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and special event planning.
• Collaborate across teams to craft compelling proposals and foster relationships with funders and donors.
• Advance WRS’s mission by aligning fundraising strategy with organizational goals and community impact.

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.