Development Director - Fundraising & Impact Leader

Dolores Huerta; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolores Huerta Foundation seeks a Director of Development in Bakersfield, CA to lead fundraising, donor relations, and major gift programs. The role reports to the executive team and drives annual giving campaigns, events, and bequest initiatives.

The candidate will build relationships with supporters and manage donor communications to grow unrestricted revenue. The Development Director will partner with PR to raise visibility, supervise the development team, and deliver timely reporting on

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fundraising experience for non-profits including events and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and evaluate fundraising events, campaigns and activities.
• Develop and oversee bequest program to cultivate long-term support.
• Manage the organization's budget and fundraising income programs.
• Identify and steward prospective donors using research tools and donor database.
• Oversee major donor program to support programmatic initiatives.
• Oversee small donor cultivation and fundraising.
• Train and coach fundraising staff.
• Monitor fundraising trends to inform strategy.
• Create solicitation materials and donor communications.
• Foster organization-wide fundraising culture and accountability.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Team leadership

Donor relations

Grant writing

Budget management

Proficiency with donor databases

Public speaking

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Leadership experience

Tools

Fundraising software

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dolores Huerta Foundation seeks a Director of Development in Bakersfield, CA to lead fundraising, donor relations, and major gift programs. The role reports to the executive team and drives annual giving campaigns, events, and bequest initiatives.

The candidate will build relationships with supporters and manage donor communications to grow unrestricted revenue. The Development Director will partner with PR to raise visibility, supervise the development team, and deliver timely reporting on