Development Director (Remote - California)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Development Director in California (USA).

We are seeking a highly motivated Development Director to lead fundraising initiatives and expand donor engagement across multiple channels. This role offers the opportunity to shape the organization’s growth strategy, cultivate relationships with high-capacity supporters, and drive meaningful revenue impact. The Development Director will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of fundraising goals with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, results-driven, and excels in building rapport with diverse stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to implement innovative approaches while contributing to a mission-driven environment. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about nonprofit development and creating lasting community impact.

Accountabilities

• Engage proactively with new and existing donors through calls, emails, appointments, and events to meet fundraising targets.
• Qualify and identify high-capacity supporters among current donors while actively prospecting for new donor opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records in CRM systems to support stewardship and track fundraising progress.
• Develop tailored proposals, presentations, and materials to communicate funding needs and organizational impact.
• Represent the organization at events and build strong relationships with supporters and community partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, production, and administration, to support integrated fundraising strategies.
• Monitor fundraising trends, industry best practices, and apply innovative approaches to optimize results.

• 5–7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, sales, or business development.
• Proven success in high-volume outreach environments, including calls, emails, and in-person donor engagement.
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently, take initiative, and make sound decisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong alignment with organizational values and mission.
• Experience with fundraising CRM systems preferred.
• Ability to manage time effectively, handle varied responsibilities, and travel approximately 20–25% of the time.
• Familiarity with the digital ecosystem and social media channels.
• Ethical, ambitious, and able to represent the organization with professionalism and integrity.

• Annual salary range: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience and market data.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements with potential for remote work.
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to mission-driven, high-impact work in a collaborative environment.
• Travel opportunities for donor engagement and events.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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