Development Director

Position Summary:

NCEFT seeks an experienced Development Director to create, execute, and expand an inspiring fundraising program. The Director will build on the organization’s existing development practices to produce a successful fundraising strategy aimed at increasing contributions from a variety of sources, with a focused effort to expand individual and major gifts. The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to support fundraising efforts, create a meaningful donor experience, and further connect donors to the mission of NCEFT.

This position reports to the Executive Director and oversees one team member, a Development Associate. This position requires the successful candidate be in-person in the Woodside location 90%-100% of the time.

Direct Responsibilities:

• Implement Major Gift Development plan and management (Individuals, Foundations, Corporations).
• Conduct research and write grants to targeted foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Plan cultivation and stewardship activities (small receptions, meetings with donors/Executive Director/Board members, donor recognition/awards.
• Collaboratively develop moves management plans that engage donors in meaningful conversations and connections that ultimately inspire them to give, increase giving or get involved. 
• Develop the fundraising calendar and implement agreed upon development strategies. 
• Create a planned giving strategy and printed materials to begin securing bequests, charitable remainder trusts and other planned giving gifts-could be used to establish an endowment.
• Collaborate with the Board to guide and assist them in carrying out their fundraising responsibilities to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Develop fundraising reports for and make presentations at Board Meetings.
• Create and execute a marketing and communications plan, including social media.
• Design new and/or update current fundraising materials (remit envelope, 3-fold brochure) and Annual Report.
• Partner with the Development Associate to plan and execute annual events including, but not limited to: Annual Gala, Donor recognition, Community events, and other events as planned on the development and events calendar.
• Establish and maintain best practices as it relates to solicitations, policies, systems, and procedures.
• Develop and manage acknowledgement letter process and gift tracking system in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Ensure the donor database and filing systems are up to date and functioning with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate donor and prospect solicitations and reports for mailings as needed.

You Are:

• An experienced fundraiser who is passionate about providing outstanding opportunities for connection to underserved members of the community 
• Genuine, compassionate, and kind, you lead with optimism and confidence
• Mission-driven creative; you hold and execute a vision while maintaining flexibility, openness, and a willingness to try new things
• Dedicated to building deep, sustained relationships with donors, guests, Board Members, staff, Foundations, Corporations, granters, and other key stakeholders

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of experience in progressively challenging development roles
• Bachelor’s Degree required and Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated track record of prospect/donor portfolio management and direct solicitation of major gifts
• Demonstrated experience partnering with and managing high-level volunteers and donors
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
• Outstanding collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience designing and implementing fundraising plans
• Familiarity with San Francisco Bay Area donor population who may be aligned with NCEFT’s mission
• Event management experience
• Has the ability to work effectively across cultures and demonstrates a commitment to learning, communicating, and working respectfully with people who are different from themselves
• Passion for and dedication to the mission, vision, values, and philosophies of NCEFT

Pay Range:

• Salary range is $110,000-$145,000
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

How to Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@nceft.org.

NCEFT is an equal opportunity employer.