Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development, California will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a significant pipeline of major gift prospects in California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development will develop innovative fundraising approaches that advance COOP’s mission and vision. As a member of a geographically distributed team, the Director of Development will work seamlessly with colleagues in different regions and time zones to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. The Director of Development will serve as a visible presence for COOP Careers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, building and nurturing relationships with a broad range of current and future funders and stakeholders in support of COOP’s college partnership and integration strategies. This is a hybrid position based at a co-working facility in the San Francisco Bay area or Metropolitan Los Angeles. COOP's hybrid workplace strikes a thoughtful balance between at-home flexibility and in-person chemistry. 

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of frontline fundraising experience is preferred for this position. COOP Careers will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to COOP Careers, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of COOP Careers as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 annually.

COOP Careers is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.