Fractional Chief Development Officer

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.

• Build 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)

• Experience 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 sponsor ships experience
• Board fundraising coaching and engagement
• Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and family foundations
• Experience building sustainable, multi-year fundraising strategies