Director of Development

Breakthrough Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Silicon Valley is seeking a passionate, strategic fundraising leader to serve as its next Director of Development. This is a pivotal moment for BTSV: with a new Executive Director at the helm, a compelling mission, and a track record of success, the organization is poised for bold new growth in the years ahead.

The Director of Development will lead a small, highly collaborative team—currently including a full-time Development Events Manager and a contracted grant writer—and work

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, collaborative Development team to execute fundraising programs
• Strengthen donor engagement, storytelling, and donor stewardship
• Foster partnerships with foundations and corporate funders to grow philanthropy

Job description

Breakthrough Silicon Valley is seeking a passionate, strategic, and equity-driven fundraising leader to serve as its next Director of Development. This is a pivotal moment for BTSV: with a new Executive Director at the helm, a compelling mission, and a track record of success, the organization is poised for bold new growth in the years ahead. The Director of Development will play a central role in shaping this next chapter-building new approaches to fund development and donor engagement, deepening foundation and corporate partnerships, and strengthening the systems and culture that support long-term sustainability.

The Director of Development will lead a small, highly collaborative team—currently including a full-time Development Events Manager and a contracted grant writer—and work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and broader staff to elevate storytelling, foster meaningful donor relationships, and grow BTSV's philanthropic impact. The ideal candidate is a powerful communicator, a relationship-builder at heart, and a leader who brings out the best in their team.

The Director of Development reports to BTSV's Executive Director.