JOB TITLE
Chief of Development Officer
REPORTS TO
Executive Director
TIMELINE
Applications accepted starting September 17, 2024
JOB DETAILS
Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Some nights or weekends may be required in support of key Ed Fund events.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $160k-$170k Annually
BENEFITS
INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT THE ED FUND:
Founded in 2003 the Oakland Public Education Fund leads the investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. We do this by helping Oakland communities build and manage resources, partnerships, and public engagement essential to improving public education.
OUR WORK:
The Oakland Public Education Fund is a nonprofit that leads the development of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. We have helped raise over $200M for Oakland kids, placed 10,000 volunteers in local classrooms, and fiscally sponsored more than 150 education-related projects. Learn more about our work and mission at www.oaklandedfund.org.
WORK-LIFE AT THE ED FUND:
Ability to work from home; with a Hybrid schedule
Great mentorship and opportunities for both personal development and professional growth;
The opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on Oakland public schools and programs serving our youth.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Oakland Public Education Fund seeks a passionate and entrepreneurial Chief Development Officer to lead all aspects of fundraising for the organization. Possessing the knowledge and interpersonal communication skills to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising program, develop strategies, and plan for a portfolio of donors and prospects, the CDO will lead fundraising initiatives and activities to support and grow the agency’s programs, mission, and vision.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the executive team, the CDO will lead and inspire the development team, support the ED and Board of Directors by fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization, establish strategies to increase contributed revenue to meet agency goal, while managing a personal portfolio of funders across individual, philanthropic, and corporate funders. The CDO manages a robust Development Team including a Development & Partnerships Manager, a Grants Specialist, and a Senior Manager of Development Operations. They are also supported by an Executive Director with knowledge and experience in fundraising, plus an active and engaged Development Committee of the Board.
The CDO will possess the knowledge, creativity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to support robust philanthropic goals. The ideal candidate is strategic and able to operationalize, is a positive leader, energetic and engaging, with an upbeat disposition and a ‘can do’ approach. The CDO will lead with a hands-on approach with agency staff embracing change while promoting an agency culture of dignity, and respect, and driving outcomes while remaining committed to consistently learning and growing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising and Development:
Executive Leadership:
Strategic Planning and Management:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISCLOSURE:
The Oakland Public Education Fund is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are dedicated to improving our organization and know that part of it means to better reflect the people we serve. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.
JOB TITLE
Chief of Development Officer
REPORTS TO
Executive Director
TIMELINE
Applications accepted starting September 17, 2024
JOB DETAILS
Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Some nights or weekends may be required in support of key Ed Fund events.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $160k-$170k Annually
BENEFITS
INSTRUCTIONS
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience preferred.
7-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including 5 years in senior development leadership roles working closely with the executive team and board of directors.
A high degree of personal and professional integrity and honesty. Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
Significant professional experience in and passion for resource development with demonstrated success with individual, corporate, and foundation giving that has resulted in meaningful commitments.
Deep knowledge of non-profit fund development and managing funder relationships with experience designing and leading annual campaigns.
Management and supervision: Experience in employee (either staff, contractors, or volunteers) supervision, support, hiring, and evaluation, and departmental budget management,
Experience in cultivating experiences that help develop deep and long-lasting donor relationships;
Knowledge of and working relationships with the Bay Area funding community;
Successful experience with managing, growing, and supporting teams in a hybrid work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience preferred.
7-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including 5 years in senior…