Fractional Chief Development Officer

Gofractional; Berkeley, Oakland (CA, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gofractional is seeking a senior philanthropy professional to partner with the Executive Director and Board to grow philanthropic capacity and sustain community programs in Berkeley.

You will build a major donor portfolio, coach the Board, and develop corporate partnerships while aiming to secure $250k–$500k in multi-year gifts for the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience securing major gifts and multi-year commitments.
• Ability to coach boards and cultivate relationships with donors.
• Knowledge of women's leadership and racial and gender equity nonprofits.
• Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and family foundations.
• Strategic fundraising with corporate sponsorships and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a major donor portfolio
• Coach and engage the Board in relationship-based fundraising
• Partner with the Executive Director and Deputy Director on major donor cultivation and solicitation visits
• Develop a corporate sponsorship and partnership strategy
• Create individualized cultivation plans for high-potential donors
• Strengthen donor stewardship, moves management, and fundraising systems
• Help position the organization to secure $250,000–$500,000 in major gifts and multi-year commitments (no guaranteed results)

Skills

Major gifts experience

Board fundraising coaching

Corporate partnerships

Bay Area philanthropy

Diversity & equity fundraising

Job description

Role Overview

Partner with the Executive Director and Board during a pivotal period of growth and transformation to build long-term philanthropic capacity while preserving community programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a major donor portfolio


• Coach and engage the Board in relationship-based fundraising


• Partner with the Executive Director and Deputy Director on major donor cultivation and solicitation visits


• Develop a corporate sponsorship and partnership strategy


• Create individualized cultivation plans for high-potential donors


• Strengthen donor stewardship, moves management, and fundraising systems


• Help position the organization to secure $250,000–$500,000 in major gifts and multi-year philanthropic commitments (while recognizing that ethical fundraising professionals do not guarantee results)

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience with women's leadership and racial + gender equity organizations


• Knowledge of Alameda County, Berkeley, and/or Oakland government departments and legislators


• Background with racial equity and social justice nonprofits


• Major gifts experience ($10,000–$100,000+)


• Corporate partnerships and sponsorships experience


• Board fundraising coaching and engagement


• Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and family foundations


• Experience building sustainable, multi-year fundraising strategies