Senior Development Director — Grants & Major Gifts

Spirit League; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles is seeking a Development Director to lead the organization's fundraising efforts across grants, major gifts, and donor relations. The role requires strategic insight, analytical ability, and strong leadership to advance revenue goals and diversify funding across Orange County and Los Angeles counties.

The Development Director will oversee grants and contracts, cultivate major gifts ($10,000+), coordinate with executives and board, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Ability to manage grants and contracts lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies across grants, major gifts, and contracts.
• Manage grant applications, negotiations, reporting, renewal, and closeout.
• Build and manage relationships with public and private funders; report results to leadership and board.
• Collaborate with operations, program, and finance teams; ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead cross-functional support including marketing, events, and donor communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Job description

HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles is seeking a Development Director to lead the organization's fundraising efforts across grants, major gifts, and donor relations. The role requires strategic insight, analytical ability, and strong leadership to advance revenue goals and diversify funding across Orange County and Los Angeles counties.

The Development Director will oversee grants and contracts, cultivate major gifts ($10,000+), coordinate with executives and board, and collaborate with