Strategic Fundraising & Grants Lead

Ncphilanthropy; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Star Theatre Company in Oceanside, CA seeks a Development Officer to drive growth by identifying funding opportunities, securing major gifts, writing grants, and building donor relationships. The role manages campaigns, tracks performance, and ensures a diversified stream of resources to support the organization's mission.

Responsibilities include donor cultivation, fundraising strategy, grant writing, data tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with the executive team and board.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2–3+ years fundraising or related relationship-management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling donor stories.
• Experience with donor management software and digital fundraising tools.
• High emotional intelligence, networking ability, and comfort with asking for financial contributions.

Responsibilities

• Donor Cultivation & Stewardship: Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Fundraising Strategy: Design and execute annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns, and fundraising events.
• Grant Writing: Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reporting for foundations and government entities.
• Data Tracking & Reporting: Oversee the fundraising database, track donor interactions, and measure KPIs against financial goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Executive Team, Board, and marketing to align fundraising goals with organizational objectives.

Skills

Donor management software

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Data tracking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Digital fundraising tools

Job description

The Star Theatre Company in Oceanside, CA seeks a Development Officer to drive growth by identifying funding opportunities, securing major gifts, writing grants, and building donor relationships. The role manages campaigns, tracks performance, and ensures a diversified stream of resources to support the organization's mission.

Responsibilities include donor cultivation, fundraising strategy, grant writing, data tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with the executive team and board.