Director of Development Bridge to Home SCV Newhall, CA Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $125,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Digital marketing campaign setup Vendor relationship building Marketing project management Strategic goal setting Teamwork Confidential information handling Report writing Microsoft Excel Customer relationship building Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Customer service Professional ethics Client relationship development Driver's License Microsoft Teams Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects CRM system proficiency Nonprofit industry grant writing Team motivation (leadership skill) Donor and alumni database management Digital design Time management Team building Stakeholder management Database software proficiency Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising and donor relations efforts. This pivotal role involves designing and executing comprehensive development strategies to advance our mission, cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and secure vital funding through innovative campaigns and grant initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for social impact, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in building sustainable fundraising programs that drive organizational growth. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference while working within a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Development is responsible for supporting all fundraising activities, and donor/sponsor solicitation strategies to enhance giving and donor relationships, and manages donor databases, and preparing reports from the organization's donor management system (i.e.: Donor Perfect, Fundraise Up, Greater Giving), and maintains communications (social media, website, digital newsletter, press, and print/digital collateral).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
- Actively support Fundraising Committee (and/or special group) to implement project plans for special events, update event budgets, manage event site coordination, and prepare post-event evaluations.
Successfully manage memorable, entertaining, and relevant events that impact annual revenue and bring awareness to the mission and values of Bridge to Home. Coordinate all event details and tasks, including scheduling fundraising and public relations events to optimize outcomes, researching and securing vendors, managing vendor contracts and work orders, booking venues, identifying volunteer needs and effectively staffing the events, and overseeing all aspects of an event (from press and publicity, registration, set up, catering, audio/visual, etc., clean up, etc., to donor and contractor follow up).
- Find new donors and maintain good relationships with existing donors; respond to inquiries from potential and/or existing donors.
- Ensures donor and financial donation is recorded in the donor database in a timely manner.
- Tracks financial success of development activities, including all revenue and expenses.
- Identify and maintain a list of donations and sponsorship needs for events and organizations.
- Create marketing campaigns to advertise and bring awareness to the organization, and its mission, and develop funding.
- Create or work together with graphic designers to develop fundraising and funding campaign materials for print and digital distribution.
Create or support the creation of event promotional materials and content for social media platforms, our website, press, and other publicity. Primary marketing liaison to produce and develop contentfor the website, social media, e-mail, e-newsletters and e-appeals, and fundraising events - has a flare for graphic design.
- Responsible for overseeing and executing mass fund development mailers and newsletters, through regular postal mail, email, and social media.
- Manage and supervise event volunteers and tasks.
- Manage inventory of event materials and order event materials as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License:
Required
- Demonstrate ability to make decisions, and work well with people of diverse backgrounds: Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to articulate thoughts and ideas: Required.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, donor and fundraising databases, and social media sites: Required.
- Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open personal qualities, and clear sense of boundaries: Required.
- Advanced time management and organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to adhere to Bridge to Home policy, procedures, and the professional code of ethics: Required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE BA
Degree in a related field (communications, marketing, public relations…) preferred and/or three to five years of related development experience: required Experience in the non-profit sector preferred
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to plan short and long-range activities
- Experience with social media marketing is required.
Must have excellent skills and experience in social media platforms and relational software tools such as, Canva, Donor Perfect, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Suite, Outlook and Teams, Adobe, and Constant Contact. Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral communication skills, including phone presence). Experience and understanding of budgets. A person who works hard, speaks his/her mind, thrives in a high-support, high-performance environment, and loves fundraising.
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects, both guided and self-directed.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of stakeholders, community members, donors or board members of organizations.
REASONING ABILITY
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Typically, the job will be performed in an office setting in which the noise level and temperature are usually moderate and controlled. The majority of the duties of this position are performed in a typical office environment but be required to work in areas inhabited by homeless persons, which may include working in unclean environments and with challenging individuals.
WEEKLY HOURS
40 hours per week; available evenings and weekend
BENEFITS
Vacation, Holiday & Sick Pay; Simple IRA Retirement with 2% match. Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
SALARY RANGE
$62,400 annual salary
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bridge to Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual preference, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, or genetic information in compliance with all federal and state laws.
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Bridge to Home is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals to maximize revenue streams from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring ongoing engagement and support through personalized communication and recognition strategies. Lead grant proposal writing efforts, including researching funding opportunities, preparing compelling proposals, and managing reporting requirements to secure grants that support program expansion. Oversee the management of donor databases and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software such as Raiser's Edge or similar platforms to ensure accurate record-keeping and targeted outreach. Coordinate digital marketing campaigns, including social media marketing and email outreach, to broaden visibility and attract new supporters. Manage a team of development professionals, providing mentorship, setting performance goals, and fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving fundraising objectives. Organize special events, campaigns, and outreach initiatives that promote the organization's mission while enhancing public relations efforts. Requirements Proven experience in fundraising, development, or related fields with a strong background in database management experience such as Raiser's Edge or equivalent CRM software. Demonstrated success in grant proposal writing, donor relations, and relationship management with diverse stakeholder groups. Strong strategic planning skills coupled with project management expertise to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent writing skills for crafting compelling proposals, reports, social media content, and marketing materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with digital marketing tools for social media marketing campaigns. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity while maintaining professionalism at all times. Exceptional communication skills with a customer service mindset to foster positive interactions with donors, partners, and community members. Experience in team management—leading motivated teams toward shared goals—and coordinating complex projects efficiently. Join us as our Director of Development , where your strategic vision will fuel impactful growth! Bring your passion for philanthropy and your expertise in relationship-building to help us expand our reach and deepen our community impact through innovative fundraising initiatives!
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
