Director of Development

Posimages; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance (

Generous PTO including 120–160 hours/年

CalSavers 401k eligibility

Trauma-informed LGBTQIA2S+-centered, 1

Job summary

Posimages is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and stewardship, partnering with the Executive Director, Programs & Outreach Manager, and Board of Directors.

You will oversee donor relations, grants, special events like the annual GAYla, communications, and data management in Harness Giving, building sustainable growth while advancing equity and queer joy in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and ability to convey impact clearly.
• 2-3 Years Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, nonprofit development, or grant writing
• Experience with CRM/Donor Management software (Harness Giving)
• Excellent interpersonal communication with the ability to speak persuasively and listen deeply
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in Employee and Department Management

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with individual, major, and legacy donors
• Write donor communications and conduct donor visits
• Coordinate Board member participation in fundraising
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgements and engagement opportunities
• Research, track, and cultivate foundation and funder prospects
• Lead proposal writing and grant reporting
• Maintain grant calendars, compliance, and recording
• Serve as lead for the annual GAYla
• Manage logistics, sponsorship outreach, donor engagement, and cross-team coordination
• Support other fundraising events, donor mixers, and digital fundraising campaigns
• Lead creation and deployment of the End-of-Year Campaign
• Support PI’s storytelling and donor-facing communications
• Collaborate on development newsletters, impact reports, and fundraising collateral
• Help position PI as a regional leader in LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion
• Maintain donor and prospect records in Harness Giving (CRM)
• Track fundraising metrics and giving trends
• Ensure strong administrative systems and documentation

Skills

Strong writing skills

Fundraising experience

Donor stewardship

Grant writing

CRM management

Interpersonal communication

Project management

People management

Tools

Harness Giving

Job description

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Hybrid eligibility based on role)
Hours: Full-Time, Exempt (30–40 hours/week)
Compensation: $90,103/year FTE, benefits eligible
Reports To: Executive Director
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; open until filled.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Development to join our team!

This role leads the design, implementation, and stewardship of Positive Images’ fundraising strategy in close partnership with the Executive Director, supported by the Programs & Outreach Manager, Development Team, and Board of Directors.

The Director of Development oversees donor and funder stewardship, grant writing and management, the annual GAYla, the End-of-Year Campaign, donor CRM systems, strategic communications, and visibility efforts, all in service of long-term organizational sustainability.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, both creative and systems-driven, and is ideal for someone who loves building structures that help an organization grow, cultivating meaningful community relationships, and telling powerful stories rooted in equity, resilience, and queer joy.

Key Responsibilities

Please see full Job Description for details

Donor Development & Stewardship

Build and sustain relationships with individual, major, and legacy donors

Write donor communications and conduct donor visits

Coordinate Board member participation in fundraising

Ensure timely donor acknowledgements and engagement opportunities

Grants & Institutional Giving

Research, track, and cultivate foundation and funder prospects

Lead proposal writing and grant reporting

Maintain grant calendars, compliance, and recording

Special Events & Campaigns

Serve as lead for the annual GAYla

Manage logistics, sponsorship outreach, donor engagement, and cross-team coordination

Support other fundraising events, donor mixers, and digital fundraising campaigns

Lead creation and deployment of the End-of-Year Campaign

Strategic Communications & Profile Raising

Support PI’s storytelling and donor-facing communications

Collaborate on development newsletters, impact reports, and fundraising collateral

Help position PI as a regional leader in LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion

Data Management & Administration

Maintain donor and prospect records in Harness Giving (CRM)

Track fundraising metrics and giving trends

Ensure strong administrative systems and documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Strong writing skills and ability to convey impact clearly

2-3 Years Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, nonprofit development, or grant writing

Experience with CRM/Donor Management software (we use Harness Giving)

Excellent interpersonal communication with the ability to speak persuasively and listen deeply

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Experience in Employee and Department Management

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

Knowledge of Sonoma County, Bay Area, or LGBTQIA2S+ funding landscapes

Experience working with multiracial, multigender, multicultural, and intergenerational communities

Strong project management and administrative skills

100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee and dependents

Generous PTO, including:

Years 0–2: up to 120 hours/year

Years 2+: up to 160 hours/year

16 paid holidays

CalSavers 401k eligibility

Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA2S+-centered workplace

Values-driven, collaborative culture grounded in community care

What to Expect

Our hiring process is rooted in transparency and fairness:

Application Review using a standardized rubric aligned with the role’s qualifications

Panel Interview with staff and/or board members using consistent scoring

Conditional Offer pending Live Scan and background check

Background Check compliant with the CA Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code §12952)

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Positive Images is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Chase Overholt at [e-mail] .

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Potential, lived experience, and passion matter to us.