Position: Director of Development
Reports to: President & CEO
Supervises: Development Officer
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Cal Humanities seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts with a long-term approach to organizational growth and innovation as the organization looks to its future. With new leadership, a new strategic framework underway, and a strong foundation of grantmaking and programmatic excellence, Cal Humanities is ready to take an exciting step forward in increasing resources for greater impact statewide. Founded in 1975, Cal Humanities is the state’s only independent, non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Over the last 40 years, the organization has supported thousands of filmmakers, authors, artists, scholars, libraries, museums, universities, and community centers through grants and public programs, and we continue to review how to best serve the people of California.
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in strategic decision-making affecting Cal Humanities. This position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities, designing and implementing a development strategy and system for Cal Humanities that diversifies its funding portfolio beyond its core operating support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build Cal Humanities’ visibility, impact, and financial resources across California, and will work closely with the Board of Directors and President & CEO to maximize their development potential.
LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and implement annual and long-term three-and five-year fundraising plans integrated with Programs & Grants, Communications and Operations. Plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising activities, including an annual giving campaign, major donor cultivation, special events, planned giving, and institutional gifts from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
Research and implement new trends in giving that utilize crowdsourcing, social media, and other technology tools.
Develop department’s annual operating budget, in coordination with the CEO and the management team; monitor budgets in coordination with Development staff.
Collaborate with the President & CEO to engage the Board in fundraising strategies, to increase the Board’s fundraising capacity and effectiveness, and to actively involve Board members in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and institutional donors.
Develop and deliver materials, information, and presentations for the Board, and attend and staff full Board and Board committee meetings, in particular serving as the primary staff to the Development Committee.
Work with Programs & Grants staff to develop and align targeted fundraising campaigns for on-going programs and initiatives, including development materials and communications strategies to advance programmatic goals.
Partner with Communications staff on strategic communications aimed at promoting philanthropic giving and raising the visibility of Cal Humanities, its programs, and its interests.
In collaboration with the Special Projects Associate, create, manage, and implement annual advocacy plan to maintain existing and secure new government funding.
Collaborate with the Finance and Development staff on compliance systems and procedures, as needed.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals, foundations, organizations, and government institutions to further development goals and the mission of Cal Humanities.
Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate Development staff.
Oversee, participate in, and encourage the professional development of Development staff in order to advance the mission of the Cal Humanities.
Represent Cal Humanities to a variety of constituents, including philanthropic decision-makers, advisors, partners, consultants, grantees, and the public.
Other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.
The ideal candidate will have:
A successful track record in both large gifts and in developing fundraising programs and systems from the ground up.
An understanding of and a deep appreciation for the humanities, as well as experience working for a cultural organization.
A flexible, supportive, and collaborative approach in the workplace, as well as a good sense of humor.
Donor database experience, particularly Salesforce and Gifts.
This position is currently located in San Francisco, but the office will move to Oakland in June 2015. Candidates must be willing to travel occasionally as part of their work.
How to Apply:
Please email a letter of interest and résumé as file attachments to: jobs@calhum.org. Include “Director of Development” in subject line of email. Preference will be given to applications received by April 30. No phone calls, please. For more information about our organization, go to www.calhum.org.