Director of Development, San Diego North County

San Diego Foundation is seeking an experienced Director of Development, San Diego North County to join our Development & Stewardship team. This frontline fundraising leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow donor engagement and major gifts fundraising in San Diego North County communities.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience working with high-net-worth individuals
• Demonstrated success identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and principal gifts of $1 million or more
• Proven ability to convert prospects into long-term, strategic philanthropic partnerships
• Strong critical thinker with demonstrated success developing and executing innovative fundraising strategies
• Ability to independently manage a donor portfolio and consistently move relationships toward defined goals
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with diverse constituents
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace, and online research tools

Benefits

• Salaried, Exempt $140,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Supportive, inclusive company culture
• Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule
• Hybrid work environment
• 100% Employer paid medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability premiums
• 403B Retirement plan match up to 4% + Annual discretionary contribution
• Earned Incentive Program
• 3 weeks of paid time off + 1 additional week off with pay in July
• 4-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
• 13 paid holidays + 2 paid volunteer days off each year
• Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period
• $100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement
• $75 quarterly gym reimbursement
• Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice
• Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice