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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)

Ideal Qualifications

• 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 sponsorships experience


• Board fundraising coaching and engagement


• Familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and family foundations


• Experience building sustainable, multi-year fundraising strategies