Fractional Chief Development Officer

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gofractionalBerkeley (CA)

SENIORITY

Director

SALARY

$250,000 per year

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About the role

Role Overview: Partner with the Executive Director and Board during a pivotal period of growth and transformation to build long-term philanthropic capacity while preserving community programs. Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage a major donor portfolio Coach and engage the Board in relationship-based fundraising Partner with the Executive Director and Deputy Director on major donor cultivation and solicitation visits Develop a corporate sponsorship and partnership strategy Create individualized cultivation plans for high-potential donors Strengthen donor stewardship, moves management, and fundraising systems Help position the organization to secure $250,000–$500,000 in major gifts and multi-year philanthropic commitments (while recognizing that ethical fundraising professionals do not guarantee results) Ideal QualificationsExperience with women's leadership and racial + gender equity organizations Knowledge of Alameda County, Berkeley, and/or Oakland government departments and legislators Background with racial equity and social justice nonprofits Major gifts experience ($10,000–$100,000+) Corporate partnerships and sponsorships experience Board fundraising coaching and engagement Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and family foundations Experience building sustainable, multi-year fundraising strategies

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