Fund Development Director

Blue Oaks Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento is seeking a Fund Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy and drive long-term financial resilience. You will personally cultivate major gifts, oversee a full development program, and work closely with the CEO, Board, and donors to advance CRH's mission.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, strong donor stewardship, and CRM proficiency, with a passion for serving youth and building sustainable private

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience with a personal track record closing major gifts.
• Experience managing a full development program — major gifts, grants, planned giving, events, and campaigns.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce, Bloomerang, or similar) and collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a comprehensive fund development strategy — major gifts, planned giving, grants, campaigns, and events
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and close major and transformational gifts
• Manage a portfolio of significant donors with individualized, high‑touch stewardship
• Develop and grow a planned giving program to build long‑term philanthropic sustainability
• Lead prospect research and pipeline development to continuously identify new giving opportunities
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and Fund Development Committee on fundraising priorities and donor strategy
• Represent CRH in the community — with civic leaders, corporate partners, and the local philanthropic community
• Hire, coach, and lead a development team committed to mission and results

Skills

Donor relationship management

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CFRE preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Bloomerang

Job description

Are you a seasoned fundraising leader ready to make a transformative impact for Sacramento's youth?

My client, the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento, a trusted Sacramento nonprofit helping youth facing trauma and adversity find stability, healing, and hope — is seeking a Fund Development Director to lead our next chapter of growth.

This is a pivotal moment for CRH. As we build a sustainable philanthropic model and reduce our reliance on government funding, we need a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to grow private revenue, deepen donor engagement, and position CRH for long‑term financial resilience.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead a comprehensive fund development strategy — major gifts, planned giving, grants, campaigns, and events
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and close major and transformational gifts
• Manage a portfolio of significant donors with individualized, high‑touch stewardship
• Develop and grow a planned giving program to build long‑term philanthropic sustainability
• Lead prospect research and pipeline development to continuously identify new giving opportunities
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and Fund Development Committee on fundraising priorities and donor strategy
• Represent CRH in the community — with civic leaders, corporate partners, and the local philanthropic community
• Hire, coach, and lead a development team committed to mission and results

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience with a personal track record closing major gifts
• Experience managing a full development program — major gifts, grants, planned giving, events, and campaigns
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Board engagement experience and comfort working with senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or CFRE preferred
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce, Bloomerang, or similar)
• Deep passion for CRH's mission and a collaborative, donor‑centered mindset

Why CRH

At CRH, fundraising is an act of partnership- connecting community generosity with healing and hope for Sacramento's most vulnerable youth. You'll join a leadership team that values collaboration, integrity, and deep compassion for mission. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development support.

Sacramento, CA | Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to the CEO