Director of Development

GLBT Historical Society; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

The GLBT Historical Society seeks a Director of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and external communications in San Francisco. The role works with the Executive Director and staff to sustain operations, grow programs, and drive a capital campaign.

Responsibilities include fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, grant management, and brand communications, with a focus on LGBTQ history and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in fundraising within the nonprofit sector; director-level experience preferred.
• Experience supervising staff is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop fundraising strategies and meet revenue targets.
• Strong writing and communications skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing donor relations and stewardship programs.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and donor databases; Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and government agencies.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting processes with timely submissions and compliance.
• Supervise staff in planning and executing fundraising events, campaigns, and the annual gala.
• Create annual fundraising plans and budgets; monitor progress and report to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Leadership

Budget management

Supervision

Communications

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The GLBT Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture, and arts in all their diversity. Founded in 1985, we are recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. We steward and make accessible one of the world’s largest repositories of LGBT historical materials through our archives, and we operate the nation’s first museum of LGBT History and Culture in San Francisco.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Development and Communications is a key leadership position within our organization that leads our fundraising efforts and effectively communicates our mission and impact to stakeholders. The position will be critical in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals, cultivating donor relationships, and raising awareness of our work through strategic communication initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and supervising the Development Associate and the Marketing and Communications Manager, this role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in all aspects of fundraising. This position will join the Society during an exciting moment of expansion and will play an important role in sustaining operations, planning for growth and leading a capital campaign.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Develop, refine and and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, Board, Program Directors, and Volunteer fundraisers, identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, government agencies and other potential funding sources.
• Oversee and engage in grant writing and reporting processes, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with funder requirements.
• Supervise staff engaged in the planning and execution of fundraising events (including the annual gala), auctions, and campaigns to engage supporters and raise funds for the organization.
• Develop annual fundraising plan and budget, monitor performance against goals, report progress to staff and Board of Directors on an on-going basis.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Cultivate strong relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring personalized engagement and stewardship.
• Oversee and implement strategies to recognize and acknowledge donor contributions effectively.
• Regularly communicate with donors to provide updates on the organization’s impact and maintain donor engagement.
• Supervise staff engaged in various administrative tasks that support fund development, such as processing donations, generating acknowledgment letters, writing thank-you notes, data entry, and other tasks.

Communications Strategy and Brand Management

• In partnership with the Marketing and Communications Manager, develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Supervise staff engaged in creating compelling content for various communications channels, including website, social media, e-mail newsletters, and press releases.
• Ensure the organization’s brand identity is consistent across all communication materials.
• Support the Executive Director in responding to media inquiries and support the Marketing and Communications Manager in seeking opportunities for media coverage.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff and volunteers to achieve departmental goals.
• Support the Board of Directors and Board Development Committee in engaging in fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and event planning.
• Serve as a member of the Society’s leadership team; collaborate with other Society operations and program teams.
• Develop and manage the fundraising and communications team budget.
• Work with capital campaign consultants in planning and implementing a multi-year capital campaign.
• Manage donor database and oversee communications tools.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and equity throughout the organization’s fundraising efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising roles within the nonprofit sector; previous director-level experience preferred.
• At least three years of staff supervision experience preferred.
• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and meeting revenue targets; proficiency in budget management with at least three years of experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences
• Experience managing donor relations and stewardship programs
• Proficiency in using fundraising software and donor databases is required. Experience with Salesforce is preferred, and strong computer skills, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and Google Workspace, are required.
• Excellent leadership, supervision, and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff, volunteers, interns, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ and diverse communities is preferred; a commitment to and proven track record in advancing justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of fundraising and organizational practices is required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate via phone, video calls, and e-mail
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

POSITION DETAILS

• Salary: $120,000/annually,Full Time, Exempt
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, 14 annual paid holidays, and PTO benefits are included. A 401(K) employer matching program is available.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends on occasion required.
• This is a hybrid remote and in-person position, withoccasionalonsite workor attendance at meetings and events in the community required. On occasion, the incumbent must be able to arrive in San Francisco on-site within 1-2 hours' notice.
• Location: GLBT Historical Society, 989 Market St. Lower Level, and 4127 18th Street, both in San Francisco, CA.

COVID HEALTH AND SAFETY

We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, our other guests, and our staff. All visitors, volunteers, and staff must follow and ensure the operation of all posted instructions while in GLBT Historical Society facilities. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. All GLBT Historical Society employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The final shot must occur 15 days or more before the start date.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The GLBT Historical Society, “The Society,” affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. The Society is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, current/previous medical condition, HIV status, age, physical appearance, language, educational background, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other non-job related factor or consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.