8 Bridges Talent
Director of Development
8 Bridges Talent, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job DescriptionDevelopment Director
San Francisco Community Land Trust
We don't just create housing, we create homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents. Join our movement!
About us
The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income people through community ownership of the land. Guided by the principles of anti-displacement and racial justice, SFCLT stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates greater access to housing and homeownership opportunities with a focus on BIPOC communities previously excluded from access to wealth, and in particular, access to homeownership opportunities.
We achieve our mission by acquiring small apartment buildings and helping tenants form housing cooperatives through which they share ownership of the building, while SFCLT maintains ownership of the land to ensure permanent affordability.
About the Director of Development role
The Development Director is critical to the success of SFCLT and will be joining the organization at an exciting time of growth, deepening and visioning. Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program, the Development Director plays a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization and the success of SFCLT's residents, housing, land stewardship, and anti-displacement and homeownership efforts.
About you
You are a natural relationship builder. You seek out new connections and opportunities. You are especially skilled at building relationships with high networth individuals and foundations.You are an outstanding communicator. You are skilled at writing compelling donor communications, marketing materials, emails and presentations. You enjoy public speaking and have the ability to inspire others about the organization's mission, vision, & values. You alsoYou are committed to a collaborative work environment. You value horizontal leadership and transparency. You listen to others and value diverse perspectives.You love learning. You strive to continue growing in your field and stay on top of best practices, trends in development and new technologies.
You enjoy working with data. collecting, tracking, and sharingYou are goal oriented. You are excited to reach fundraising goals and see the organization flourishHow you will lead SFCLT's fundraising strategy
Create, and execute a development plan for the organization, leveraging a large MacKenzie Scott grant for a capacity building campaign.Recruit, develop and retain major and individual donors; identify and develop relationships with foundations and government entities; determine fundraising events and actions for the year.Identify funding opportunities, respond to requests for proposals from viable foundations and government entities, and lead application submissions.Leverage existing donor relationships and networks, create new relationships and networks to raise $5mm towards SFCLT's Fee for Service campaign.Conceptualize and strategize around a fundraising pyramid aimed at different levels of donors/foundations and tailored to different phases and needs of the SFCLT Fee for Service program.Assess progress towards goals and make strategic shifts on an ongoing basis. Track donor engagement and retention rates, analyze revenue streams, and make data-driven decisions that help the organization achieve its fundraising goals.Provide support and coaching in fundraising to the Executive Director, Business Development Director, Board of Directors, staff and members to achieve the SFCLT's fundraising goals. Build opportunities for SFCLT members and residents to participate in development activities.Collaborate on the development of effective donor communications, develop compelling messaging, and craft targeted appeals that drive donations.Ensure SFCLT maintains effective systems to process gifts and acknowledge donorsWork with the Deputy Director to ensure SFCLT has the right IT tools to meet its fundraising needs, including donation platforms and donor databases. Establish best practices for donor data entry and tracking, and oversee data entry and donor management in the donor database.Ensure SFCLT remains in compliance with grant deliverables and reporting requirements and deadlines as stipulated in grant agreements; work with the Bookkeeper to confirm processing and receipt of paymentsSalary $130,000 - $160,000 a year FTE, depending on experience.
SFCLT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in its applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, or mental or physical disability. BIPOC, queer and trans people, women, and nonbinary and gender non-conforming applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate, government and foundation grants, special events, and leveraging transformative gifts.Experience working in local communities marginalized by gentrification and displacement, including communities of color, low-income, queer, and immigrant residents of San Francisco.Experience spearheading transformative donations and leveraging resources to amplify funding opportunities.Track record of fundraising success, particularly raising money for a large campaign, securing major gifts, and engaging a community of motivated supporters.All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before startingThis is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in-office required
BenefitsSalary: $130,000 - $160,000 a year FTE, depending on experience.SFCLT offers 31 days of PTO, health benefits, and more (please get in touch for more details regarding our robust benefits package).401k with 2% matchSabbatical policy (11 weeks after 4 years)
San Francisco Community Land Trust
We don't just create housing, we create homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents. Join our movement!
About us
The San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income people through community ownership of the land. Guided by the principles of anti-displacement and racial justice, SFCLT stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates greater access to housing and homeownership opportunities with a focus on BIPOC communities previously excluded from access to wealth, and in particular, access to homeownership opportunities.
We achieve our mission by acquiring small apartment buildings and helping tenants form housing cooperatives through which they share ownership of the building, while SFCLT maintains ownership of the land to ensure permanent affordability.
About the Director of Development role
The Development Director is critical to the success of SFCLT and will be joining the organization at an exciting time of growth, deepening and visioning. Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program, the Development Director plays a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization and the success of SFCLT's residents, housing, land stewardship, and anti-displacement and homeownership efforts.
About you
You are a natural relationship builder. You seek out new connections and opportunities. You are especially skilled at building relationships with high networth individuals and foundations.You are an outstanding communicator. You are skilled at writing compelling donor communications, marketing materials, emails and presentations. You enjoy public speaking and have the ability to inspire others about the organization's mission, vision, & values. You alsoYou are committed to a collaborative work environment. You value horizontal leadership and transparency. You listen to others and value diverse perspectives.You love learning. You strive to continue growing in your field and stay on top of best practices, trends in development and new technologies.
You enjoy working with data. collecting, tracking, and sharingYou are goal oriented. You are excited to reach fundraising goals and see the organization flourishHow you will lead SFCLT's fundraising strategy
Create, and execute a development plan for the organization, leveraging a large MacKenzie Scott grant for a capacity building campaign.Recruit, develop and retain major and individual donors; identify and develop relationships with foundations and government entities; determine fundraising events and actions for the year.Identify funding opportunities, respond to requests for proposals from viable foundations and government entities, and lead application submissions.Leverage existing donor relationships and networks, create new relationships and networks to raise $5mm towards SFCLT's Fee for Service campaign.Conceptualize and strategize around a fundraising pyramid aimed at different levels of donors/foundations and tailored to different phases and needs of the SFCLT Fee for Service program.Assess progress towards goals and make strategic shifts on an ongoing basis. Track donor engagement and retention rates, analyze revenue streams, and make data-driven decisions that help the organization achieve its fundraising goals.Provide support and coaching in fundraising to the Executive Director, Business Development Director, Board of Directors, staff and members to achieve the SFCLT's fundraising goals. Build opportunities for SFCLT members and residents to participate in development activities.Collaborate on the development of effective donor communications, develop compelling messaging, and craft targeted appeals that drive donations.Ensure SFCLT maintains effective systems to process gifts and acknowledge donorsWork with the Deputy Director to ensure SFCLT has the right IT tools to meet its fundraising needs, including donation platforms and donor databases. Establish best practices for donor data entry and tracking, and oversee data entry and donor management in the donor database.Ensure SFCLT remains in compliance with grant deliverables and reporting requirements and deadlines as stipulated in grant agreements; work with the Bookkeeper to confirm processing and receipt of paymentsSalary $130,000 - $160,000 a year FTE, depending on experience.
SFCLT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in its applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, or mental or physical disability. BIPOC, queer and trans people, women, and nonbinary and gender non-conforming applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate, government and foundation grants, special events, and leveraging transformative gifts.Experience working in local communities marginalized by gentrification and displacement, including communities of color, low-income, queer, and immigrant residents of San Francisco.Experience spearheading transformative donations and leveraging resources to amplify funding opportunities.Track record of fundraising success, particularly raising money for a large campaign, securing major gifts, and engaging a community of motivated supporters.All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before startingThis is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in-office required
BenefitsSalary: $130,000 - $160,000 a year FTE, depending on experience.SFCLT offers 31 days of PTO, health benefits, and more (please get in touch for more details regarding our robust benefits package).401k with 2% matchSabbatical policy (11 weeks after 4 years)