Director of Strategic Advancement & Major Gifts

San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Retirement plan
Life insurance

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District invites a Director of Development to lead its strategic fundraising initiatives, including multi-year campaigns and major donor engagement. You will build and steward relationships with high-value donors and guide staff across campuses, ensuring alignment with district priorities and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with district and college leadership and offers an on-site work environment with opportunities for cross-functional partnership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, public relations, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and multi-year campaigns.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of diverse student, faculty, and staff backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic fundraising plans, including multi-year campaigns and major donor initiatives.
  • Manage high-value donor relationships, proposals, and solicitations for commitments.
  • Collaborate with district leadership, colleges, and volunteers to drive fundraising results and compliance.

Skills

Fundraising
Donor cultivation
Campaign planning
Major gift solicitation
Strategic planning
Nonprofit governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related discipline
CFRE Certification (desired)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

San Mateo County Community College District invites a Director of Development to lead its strategic fundraising initiatives, including multi-year campaigns and major donor engagement. You will build and steward relationships with high-value donors and guide staff across campuses, ensuring alignment with district priorities and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with district and college leadership and offers an on-site work environment with opportunities for cross-functional partnership

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