Marketing and Development Director

SAFETY CENTER INC.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Center is seeking a Marketing and Development Director in Sacramento, CA to lead fundraising, business development, marketing, communications, and strategic partnerships that expand revenue, enrollment, and community engagement.

You will develop and implement strategies to secure philanthropic support, strengthen the brand, and promote programs. Collaboration across divisions will cultivate donors, sponsors, and community partners while ensuring impactful outreach and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of three to five years of fundraising, development, marketing, or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, development, marketing, communications, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, sponsors, and funding partners.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategies.
• Oversee donor communications, reports, and impact storytelling.
• Manage proposals, sponsorship requests, and grant reporting.
• Coordinate with divisions to support program growth and engagement.
• Track activities using CRM and reporting tools.

Skills

Fundraising and donor development

Grant writing

Marketing and communications planning

Public speaking

Relationship management

Project management

CRM

Social media marketing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Nonprofit Management

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing and Development Director

SAFETY CENTER INC. SACRAMENTO, California, United States

About this position

Position Description:

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Real Difference

Are you ready to impact the lives of many and work with colleagues who share your passion?

Would you like to be part of a company that is on a journey to become one of the nation’s best places to work?

Do you have a desire to be part of something special and work toward becoming the best version of yourself?

If you answered “YES” to all three questions, YOU would be a great addition to the Safety Center Team!

About the Organization

We are a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to making a lasting impact through innovative, life-changing programs. Our mission is to support individuals in making informed, positive decisions for a healthier future.

Safety Center is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1934 whose mission is to reduce injuries and save lives by empowering our community to make positive life changing decisions. We accomplish this mission by promoting lifelong safety and health through a variety of community and professional programs.

• We bring extraordinary ENERGY to everything we do!
• We COLLABORATE with those that execute with excellence!
• We INSPIRE others to become the best version of themselves!
• We CELEBRATE the success of our colleagues, clients and partners.
• We place a priority on clear and inclusive COMMUNICATION!
• We take pride in identifying CREATIVE solutions!
• We enjoy living with a Customer-centric mindset, ready to serve our customers and colleagues.
• We live a Kaizen lifestyle, dedicated to continuous improvement.
• We demonstrate R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for others in every way, every day!
• We focus on earning TRUST and being a trusted resource.

In addition to the benefits of working in an excellent environment alongside awesome teammates, Safety Center is pleased to offer our eligible employees a wide range of benefits that include:

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• Health, dental, vision
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts.

Safety Center is not just another company, we are a team of dedicated, passionate, and innovative professionals continually looking for better ways to enhance our impact and positively influence the life choices of those we serve.

Summary: The Marketing and Development Director is an essential member of the Administration Department’s Operations team responsible for leading fundraising, business development, marketing, communications, and strategic partnership initiatives that increase revenue, awareness, enrollment, and community engagement. This position develops and implements strategies to secure philanthropic support, expand client and corporate relationships, strengthen Safety Center's brand, and promote the organization's programs and services.

The Marketing and Development Director works collaboratively across all divisions to cultivate donors, sponsors, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and community partners while ensuring consistent and effective communication of Safety Center's mission, impact, and value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Fundraising & Development

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to increase philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, community organizations, and government entities.

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, sponsors, and funding partners.

Research and pursue grant opportunities, funding sources, sponsorships, and workplace giving campaigns.

Write and coordinate grant proposals, sponsorship requests, donor communications, and impact reports.

Build and maintain long‑term donor relationships through personalized engagement and stewardship activities.

Track fundraising activities and donor interactions using CRM systems and reporting tools.

Business Development & Partnerships

Serve as project manager for RFP and RFQ responses by researching business opportunities, coordinating with Division leadership, managing response timelines, and ensuring Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and other submissions are completed accurately and submitted by deadline.

Assist with the identification and development of strategic partnerships that advance Safety Center's mission and expand service delivery.

Marketing & Communications

Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communication strategies that promote Safety Center programs, services, events, and initiatives.

Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels.

Oversee creation of marketing materials, newsletters, annual impact reports, donor communications, presentations, advertisements, and promotional campaigns.

Manage Safety Center's social media presence, electronic communications, and public relations efforts.

Develop targeted marketing campaigns to increase enrollment, participation, sponsorships, and public awareness.

Collaboration & Program Support

Partner with division leaders to develop marketing strategies that support program growth and awareness.

Assist with development of proposals and communication materials for organizational initiatives and funding opportunities.

Collaborate with program staff to collect impact data, success stories, outcomes, and performance metrics for external communications and grant reporting.

Support special events, sponsorship activations, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement activities.

Professional Development

Stay current on fundraising, nonprofit marketing, business development, communications, and industry best practices.

Participate in professional associations, networking opportunities, and ongoing training.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise interns or employees as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, marketing, communications, sales, business development, or related fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, governmental bodies/boards and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter and telephone.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Fundraising and donor development
• Grant writing and proposal development
• Marketing and communications planning
• Public speaking and presentation development
• Relationship management and networking
• Project management and event coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CRM, donor database, and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Social media and digital marketing experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional after hours and weekend as responsibilities require

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually DOE