Strategic Development Director — Bay Area Fundraising & Growth

Summer Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Search Bay Area is seeking a creative and strategic Senior Director of Development to join the senior leadership team. You will steward and grow our base of individual and institutional funders, partnering with the Executive Director and National Chief Advancement Officer to deepen impact in the region and empower more young leaders.

You will manage a five-person development team, design and lead fundraising strategies to reach FY25 goals, and collaborate across the Bay Area board and

Qualifications

• Seasoned fundraiser with strategic leadership experience.
• Ability to design and lead fundraising strategies.
• Experience managing donor relations across individuals and institutions.
• Proven ability to manage a team and collaborate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead fundraising strategies for growth.
• Oversee development team to meet regional fundraising goals.
• Manage portfolio of major donors and foundations.
• Partner with Executive Director to engage Board and supporters.
• Ensure data integrity in donor management systems.
• Represent Summer Search at events and in community networks.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor engagement

Team leadership

Board relations

Tools

CRM tools

Moves management

Job description

Summer Search Bay Area is seeking a creative and strategic Senior Director of Development to join the senior leadership team. You will steward and grow our base of individual and institutional funders, partnering with the Executive Director and National Chief Advancement Officer to deepen impact in the region and empower more young leaders.

You will manage a five-person development team, design and lead fundraising strategies to reach FY25 goals, and collaborate across the Bay Area board and