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The Vice President, Philanthropy, will lead the strategy and implementation for KQED’s philanthropic portfolio, which includes individual major gifts, foundation and government grants, and planned giving and endowment gifts. The VP will effectively articulate the vision of the organization and the impact philanthropic giving has in enabling the programming and services KQED provides to millions of individuals and families in the Bay area, and across California and the country. The VP will inspire and collaborate with the development team, executive leadership and board of directors to build relationships that help advance our public media mission. The VP will partner with the CEO and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) on long-term and annual planning, and create pathways to innovate fundraising and stewardship programs.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Development, the Director of Development serves as a major gift officer with a focus on qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects and donors who have the capacity to give $25,000 or more.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Associate Director, Individual Giving (PCLC) serves as a key team member and is actively responsible for the management of the Parks Conservancy Leaders Circle (unrestricted gifts of $1,000+) annual fund campaigns and supports additional restricted campaigns as needed. The Associate Director is a strategic thought-partner to the Director helping to grow the unrestricted major giving portfolio. The Director provides excellent support and customer service to major donors ensuring ongoing growth through consistent and effective outreach to donors through personal connections, events, and renewal and acquisition efforts. The Director staffs and leads the Leaders Circle volunteer fundraising committee and manages the major donor acquisition and renewal programs, the major donor benefit and stewardship programs; and provides financial and data reports on the Leaders Circle, Trails Forever, Presidio Tunnel Tops Campaign, and the People and Parks Forever Fund.

This position is located at Park Headquarters at 201 Fort Mason. Work is performed in an office setting, including a mix of telework and on-site. The Conservancy currently requires a minimum of 4 full days per month onsite; the Development and Membership Branch is committed to two onsite days per week. Due to the nature of this role, more on-site days may be required.

The Manager oversees all aspects of the One Tam membership (annual gifts less than $1,000) and One Tam Circle programs (individual annual gifts of $1,000 and up), to ensure ongoing growth through consistent and effective outreach to donors through personal connections, events, and renewal and acquisition efforts. This role also leads One Tam’s outreach and fundraising committee, staffed by Conservancy board members and community volunteers. The Manager is an integral member of the One Tam development and outreach efforts and reports directly to the Associate Director of Philanthropy. This is a full-time exempt position.

This position is located at Park Headquarters at 201 Fort Mason. Work is performed in an office setting, including a mix of telework and on-site. The Conservancy currently requires a minimum of 4 full days per month onsite. The Development and Membership Branch is committed to two onsite days per week. Due to the nature of this role, more on-site days may be required.

The Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Investments will support Ceres Community Project’s funding goals by managing all aspects of the foundation and government grant process, including: collaborative strategic planning and program design; prospect research and vetting; effectiveness of the grant process; timeline and team management; proposal, report and materials development; funder cultivation; grant submission; and grant compliance. Specifically, this role will manage the grants calendar, develop grant strategies, and research, write and prepare foundation and government grant applications and funder reports.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Community Affairs, this role will work closely with the CEO and Chief Program Officer to strategically develop funding partnerships to support and scale Ceres’ impact. This position supervises a Grant Coordinator.

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a vital organization serving the LGBTQ+ community in Sacramento, California. Established to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, the center plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging and advancing equity in the region.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and drive transformative change as the Chief Development and External Affairs Officer at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center? This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant and impactful organization dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence (NDS) in their search for a Director of Development.
As Santa Clara County’s largest provider of domestic violence services, the agency’s comprehensive approach includes crisis services, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services. The organization is proud of its survivor-centered, innovative, and advocacy-focused culture which extends both internally and externally. The Director of Development will be joining a social justice-minded team that truly loves what they do and cares about each other; an environment that is committed to collaboration and transparency; and a “can-do/will-do” attitude, particularly as it relates to the organization’s clients.

Reporting to NDS Executive Director Colsaria Henderson, the Director of Development is expected to be a key member of the executive team. This is a hybrid position.

The Director of Development must have compassion and an understanding for adult and child victims and survivors affected by domestic violence. With the goal of ending domestic violence now and forever, Next Door Solutions is a big agency of “YES!”

San Francisco State University seeks applications and nominations for the Senior Director of Development, College of Liberal and Creative Arts

The Oakland Public Education Fund seeks a passionate and entrepreneurial Manager of Development & Partnerships to support fundraising efforts, raising critical resources toward our mission. Under the leadership of an engaged and fundraising-savvy Executive Director and reporting to the Director of Development, the Manager of Development & Partnerships will play a leading role in achieving the fundraising goals of the Ed Fund by helping to maintain and grow sustainable and long-term support from new and existing major donors. We’re looking for someone who’s dynamic and will strategically identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of funders including corporations, foundations, and individuals. The ideal candidate is strategic, organized, proactive, and able to build trust and relationships to create meaningful partnerships that drive impact.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about educational equity and is enthusiastic about joining a collegial, fun, successful, and growing team. Embarking on our 20th anniversary, the Oakland Public Education Fund is poised to increase and diversify the resources raised and broaden its thought leadership around innovative public/private partnerships that help students thrive. The Manager of Development & Partnerships will play a key role in growing our donor support, leading to equitable outcomes across Oakland’s public schools.