Director of Development

Full-time, Exempt

Location: 3 days/week on-site in Santa Rosa, with some Bay Area travel.

Will require working on weekends and evenings on- or off-site for occasional special events.

The Pepperwood Foundation is currently seeking qualified applicants to apply as the organization’s Director of Development.

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team on sustainable long-term fundraising strategies and goals.
• Manage Development team and support team building and professional
• Lead the Development Team in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grant opportunities, including the production of strategic special events, to achieve or surpass the annual fundraising goals.
• Oversee the development and application of effective fundraising communications and marketing materials.
• As a member of the Leadership Team, foster collaboration across programs and advance an organizational culture of belonging combined with excellence in execution, modeling our values of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance against annual targets and adjust strategies as needed, and provide oversight on fundraising databases, protocols and systems.
• Develop and monitor the development budget, projected revenue needs, and monthly cash flow projections, with Chief Operations Officer support.
• Participate in the conservation philanthropy community as a leader and represent the organization regionally at private and public events to funders and the public.
• Engage and strategize in all aspects of the fundraising moves management
• Offer strategic communications to support a culture of philanthropy across all staff, board and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising leadership, including team
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related
• A proven track record of success in soliciting 6 figure contributions via individual, foundation, corporate, grants, and legacy giving.
• Outstanding communication skills, including proven ability to deliver compelling donor communications, and marketing materials.
• Strong financial acumen and experience developing budget and cash flow projections with finance and operations partners.

Potentially qualified candidates submitting a cover letter and current resume will receive a full job description, benefit information and a questionnaire. Please direct all position related inquiries to Leap Solutions, Santa Rosa, CA.