Director of Development — Strategic Fundraising Leader

Association of Fundraising Professionals; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Phone/internet stipend

Professional development

Health benefits for dependents (50%)

Dental & Vision insurance

403b retirement plan with 3% employer"

Job summary

The Redford Center is seeking an experienced Director of Development in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and a three-person development team. You will cultivate major gifts, institutional funders, and corporate partnerships while aligning with program and communications goals to sustain growth and impact.

You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the Executive Director, board, and department leads.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive fundraising and development experience, including experience leading and/or managing a comprehensive development program and team, and overseeing an annual operating budget of at least $3m.
• Significant leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing development team.
• Experience managing across multiple revenue streams and aligning major gifts, individual giving, institutional fundraising, and corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and funders, including managing a personal portfolio.
• Experience partnering with Board members to advance fundraising goals.
• Strong understanding of fundraising operations including CRM systems, prospect pipelines, revenue forecasting, reporting, and data-informed decision-making.
• Experience overseeing and executing fundraising and donor events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate impact into donor-facing messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive annual fundraising plan with clear revenue goals.
• Lead long-term fundraising strategy across major gifts, giving, grants, and partnerships.
• Oversee prospect development strategy and prioritization.
• Lead donor education strategies with executives and program teams.
• Coordinate fundraising planning with the Board of Directors.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic planning

CRM management

Team management

Job description

The Redford Center is seeking an experienced Director of Development in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and a three-person development team. You will cultivate major gifts, institutional funders, and corporate partnerships while aligning with program and communications goals to sustain growth and impact.

You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the Executive Director, board, and department leads.