Development Director (Fundraising)

Location: Prefer a candidate located in or near San Francisco

Company: ChromaDiverse https://ChromaDiverse.org

About Us: ChromaDiverse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to preserving and managing digital assets with our innovative CD DigitalVault™, a trademarked Digital Asset Management System customized for performing arts organizations. We work closely with arts organizations to ensure their digital archives are secure, accessible, and well-organized.

Position Overview: We are seeking a results-driven, tech-savvy Development Manager to lead and execute our development strategies, securing financial support to help sustain our mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan, overseeing donor development and stewardship, and managing various revenue streams, including major gifts, individual donations, and corporate/business partnerships. This role requires a strong communicator with exceptional strategic and executional skills to engage donors and stakeholders in meaningful and impactful ways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development Systems and Reporting
  • Set up and manage CRM database to support development activities.
  • Track donor profiles, donation history, pledges, and communications.
  • Prepare regular development reports and presentations for leadership team.
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
  • Work closely with Executive Leadership, Board Members, and staff to establish fundraising goals and priorities.
  • Develop and oversee a Development Plan to secure major gifts, individual donors and business partnerships through multi-channel strategies.
  • Participate in board training to ensure enthusiastic involvement in the organization’s fundraising activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts, adjust as necessary.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on fundraising trends and associated technologies.
• Major Gifts
  • Research and prioritize donor prospects with interests in performing arts, cultural preservation, and archiving.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring deep understanding of their philanthropic interests, promoting long-term engagement and retention.
  • Write, produce and present customized donor solicitation materials.
• Individual Donor
  • Design and execute regular fundraising campaigns, appeals, acknowledgement efforts
  • Responsible for lead development
  • Coordinate with Marketing to integrate fundraising messaging in ongoing marketing and communications channels (e.g. website, e-newsletter, social media, etc.)
  • Develop and implement innovative approaches for virtual and in-person fundraising and stewardship events.
  • Recruit and manage any volunteers needed to support fundraising activities.
• Corporate/Business
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through business partnerships, sponsorships, and other sources as appropriate.
  • Write compelling proposals and oversee submission process.
  • Cultivate and manage business partnerships and sponsorships to enhance fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fundraising or development role. This can include fundraising in board capacity with an established non-profit.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications or related field (preferred).
• Proven track record of successful, multichannel development campaigns directed at individual donors, major gifts and institutional philanthropy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire a variety of audiences.
• Passion for the mission and values of ChromaDiverse.
• Self-motivator, driven to achieve goals and overcome challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with donors, staff and other stakeholders. Comfortable making the “ask” of major donors.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High level of proficiency with development software, and/or other CRM systems, Stripe or payment processor database, Microsoft 365 Office suite, Canva, and project management tools.

Benefits

• • We offer a competitive hourly pay rate for this contractor role, with 30-40 hours per week. Annual pay can range from $90,000 - $130,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Other:

• Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this position along with names and contact information of three (3) professional references to jobs@chromadiverse.org .
• Applications received by February 28, 2025 will be guaranteed consideration