Director of Development

The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, CA Learn about the position. The Director of Development provides the leadership, strategic direction, management, and coordination for Marin JCC's fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development creates and implements fundraising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, events, and other sources. The Director oversees a dedicated and professional development department, currently made up of two full-time staff, Major Gifts Officer and Annual Giving Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversees creation of development plan in consultation with CEO and Development Committee.

Directs all development activities, including individual donors, events, and foundation grants to fulfill goals of approved plan.

Cultivates and strengthens culture of philanthropy with Board of Directors and Center management and staff.

Identifies, cultivates and solicits individual, foundation, and corporate contributions.

Execution of grant proposals and oversees grant management to ensure all milestones are in place to meet development plan goals.

Manages the development department in a fiscally sound manner and ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.

Works closely with the Board of Directors, a robust Development Committee, CEO, COO and Senior Management team to achieve goals.

Performs general management responsibilities, including annual goals and budgets, reports, and evaluation of fundraising activities.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years of proven experience managing a complex fundraising department with a record of measurable results required.

Bachelor's degree required; CFRE or advanced degree preferred.

Experience with donors in Marin County and specifically the Jewish philanthropic community in the region preferred.

A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through; highly energetic and able to balance multiple competing priorities.

A team builder with strong skills in supervision and leadership; must understand the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities.

Ability to work in the JCC environment that honors pluralism, multiculturalism and support for Israel as the Jewish homeland.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and maintains a healthy sense of humor.

Position and Compensation:

Full-time onsite exempt (management level) positionSalary range $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experienceAllowance toward health, dental, vision insurance; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)22 vacation days, 13 sick days plus approximately 15 national and Jewish holidays per yearJCC family membership; discounts on JCC programs and events, and more.

To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@marinjcc.org by March 6, 2026