San Diego Foundation is seeking an experienced Director of Development, San Diego North County to join our Development & Stewardship team. This frontline fundraising leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow donor engagement and major gifts fundraising in San Diego North County communities.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience working with high-net-worth individuals
- Demonstrated success identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and principal gifts of $1 million or more
- Proven ability to convert prospects into long-term, strategic philanthropic partnerships
- Strong critical thinker with demonstrated success developing and executing innovative fundraising strategies
- Ability to independently manage a donor portfolio and consistently move relationships toward defined goals
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with diverse constituents
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace, and online research tools
Benefits
- Salaried, Exempt $140,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Supportive, inclusive company culture
- Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule
- Hybrid work environment
- 100% Employer paid medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability premiums
- 403B Retirement plan match up to 4% + Annual discretionary contribution
- Earned Incentive Program
- 3 weeks of paid time off + 1 additional week off with pay in July
- 4-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
- 13 paid holidays + 2 paid volunteer days off each year
- Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period
- $100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement
- $75 quarterly gym reimbursement
- Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice
- Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice
