Director of Development | Lead Major Gifts & Partnerships

Resource Area for Teaching; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RAFT seeks a Director of Development to lead and grow a fundraising program generating more than $2 million annually. Based in San Jose, CA, this role reports to the CEO and collaborates with the Board to expand donor engagement and partnerships.

You will develop strategy, secure six-figure gifts, and guide a high-performing team to diversify revenue through grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar programs and goals.
• Experience securing six-figure gifts and multi-year commitments.
• Strong background in corporate partnerships and foundations.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with executives and boards.
• Excellent communication, planning, and donor relationship skills.
• CFRE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue targets.
• Cultivate and steward high-value donor relationships, focusing on six-figure gifts.
• Expand sponsorships, grants, and corporate partnerships.
• Grow revenue across individual giving, grants, events, and campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing Development team and collaborate with leadership.
• Strengthen donor engagement and diversify funding streams.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Corporate partnerships

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification

Job description

RAFT seeks a Director of Development to lead and grow a fundraising program generating more than $2 million annually. Based in San Jose, CA, this role reports to the CEO and collaborates with the Board to expand donor engagement and partnerships.

You will develop strategy, secure six-figure gifts, and guide a high-performing team to diversify revenue through grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and campaigns.