Director of Giving

East Bay Community Foundation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Community Foundation is seeking a Director of Giving to lead strategies for Major Gifts and campaigns, manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors, and secure six-figure support for EBCF's work.

Reporting to the VP of Philanthropy, you will expand our donor base, drive revenue growth, and cultivate partnerships with a joyful, diverse team pursuing social justice in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategies for Major Gifts and campaigns.
• Manage a portfolio of High-Net-Worth donors and secure six-figure support.
• Report to the VP of Philanthropy and collaborate with a diverse, joyful team.

Job description

The Director of Giving is responsible for creating and executing fundraising strategies for East Bay Community Foundation's Major Gifts and campaigns. The Director will be in charge of the Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) engagement to secure new revenue streams. The Director will manage a portfolio of High-Net-Worth Major Donors with a primary goal of securing new six-figure support for EBCF's work, and lead EBCF's prospecting strategy. The Director will play a key role in driving revenue growth while expanding and diversifying our partner base.

The ideal candidate will have a unique set of skills and experiences, combining social justice analysis with an entrepreneurial mindset, fundraising prowess, excellent customer service, and strong networking skills.

The Director of Giving will report to the VP of Philanthropy and work closely with the other members of a joyful Philanthropy and Gift Planning team.

The Team:
We are a hardworking, dynamic, playful, playful, and fast-paced team of professionals who reflect the diversity of the East Bay, share a sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a low ego high output mindset. We support EBCF's fundraising efforts for local social justice work and see huge potential for growing our impact in the region and beyond.

The East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) is an equal-opportunity employer committed to racial justice and equity. EBCF does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law and is an employment-at-will organization. The Foundation welcomes and encourages people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups to apply.