Chief Development Officer

JOB TITLE

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Chief of Development Officer

REPORTS TO

Executive Director

TIMELINE

Applications accepted starting September 17, 2024

JOB DETAILS

• Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
• Some nights or weekends may be required in support of key Ed Fund events.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $170,000.00 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

BENEFITS

• Average of 13-15 Paid Holidays, plus a winter break
• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (employee only) Medical / Vision / Dental / Life
• EAP, Travel Assistance, and Health Advocate Programs
• Sponsored 401K Plan (non-matched)
• Generous Vacation and Sick time accrual
• Professional Development Budget for all staff
• Work / Life Balance

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following in order to avoid application delays :

• Applications will be reviewed immediately and candidates with the best fit will be contacted for interviews.
• Unfortunately, the volume of applications will prevent us from responding to all applications received.
• Please send the application with the following instructions :
• Subject : Chief of Development Officer - First and Last Name
• Please include : Cover Letter and Resume

ABOUT THE ED FUND :

Founded in 2003, the Oakland Public Education Fund leads the investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive.

We do this by helping Oakland communities build and manage resources, partnerships, and public engagement essential to improving public education.

OUR WORK :

The Oakland Public Education Fund is a nonprofit that leads the development of community resources in Oakland public schools.

We have helped raise over $200M for Oakland kids, placed 10,000 volunteers in local classrooms, and fiscally sponsored more than 150 education-related projects.

WORK LIFE AT THE ED FUND :

• Ability to work from home; with a Hybrid schedule
• Great mentorship and opportunities for both personal development and professional growth;
• The opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on Oakland public schools and programs serving our youth.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Oakland Public Education Fund seeks a passionate and entrepreneurial Chief Development Officer to lead all aspects of fundraising for the organization.

The CDO will lead fundraising initiatives and activities to support and grow the agency’s programs, mission, and vision.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the executive team, the CDO will lead and inspire the development team, support the ED and Board of Directors by fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization, and establish strategies to increase contributed revenue.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Fundraising and Development :

• Design, implement, and manage strategies to meet the annual $3.5M budget in alignment with the organization’s values, vision, and mission.
• Develop a comprehensive, data-driven fund development plan that includes donor segmentation, grants management, and fundraising objectives.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects.
• Plan and support Ed Fund events, including donor appreciation and fundraising events.
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of donor and revenue information using the Salesforce database.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Significant professional experience in resource development with demonstrated success.
• Experience in employee supervision and departmental budget management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM or general experience with databases.
• This role requires a TB clearance and the ability to pass a background check.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISCLOSURE :

The Oakland Public Education Fund is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $160,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94607

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