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Vivalon · 4 hours ago

Chief Development Officer

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$204K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

Vivalon is a mission-driven Marin nonprofit that has been serving the community for over 70 years, and they are seeking a bold, relationship-driven Chief Development Officer to lead their fundraising and marketing strategies. The role involves designing a multi-year revenue strategy, strengthening donor channels, and partnering with the CEO to cultivate high-value donor relationships.

Food and BeverageNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Design and lead an ambitious multi-year revenue strategy to accelerate contributed revenue growth

Strengthen and innovate all donor channels — major gifts, corporate, foundation, digital, and community giving

Drive external visibility and demand through compelling marketing and communications that amplify impact and scale

Partner with a fundraising-forward CEO to cultivate and close high-value donor relationships

Represent Vivalon as a compelling storyteller, community ambassador, and strategic ally to partners and funders

Help lead Vivalon’s marketing staff to: Create a bold brand and marketing strategy that significantly expands Vivalon’s visibility and reputation

Ensure clear, cohesive messaging across fundraising, programs, media, and events

Strengthen digital presence, storytelling, and content that drive donor engagement and community activation

Use analytics to prioritize investment and maximize marketing ROI

Position Vivalon as a trusted leader in the fields of healthy aging, social connection, and supporting adults with disabilities across the region

Serve as a key member of the Executive Team, shaping strategic priorities and long-term vision

Build alignment and philanthropic engagement throughout the organization

Provide strategic guidance and fundraising insights to the CEO and Board

Define and lead Board fundraising expectations, building the skills, confidence, and accountability needed for meaningful philanthropic engagement

Champion a culture of philanthropic ownership across leadership and staff

Lead and grow a high-performing development and marketing team

Foster collaboration, innovation, learning, and shared accountability

Ensure operational structure and coaching that enable team success

Advance a relationship-first philosophy that builds long-term donor trust and investment

Create comprehensive stewardship approaches that celebrate impact

Strengthen the donor pipeline and ensure Board members are confident and engaged fundraising partners

Support the Board with clear expectations, tools, and coaching to increase year-over-year philanthropic participation

Maintain strong systems for donor tracking, reporting, and analytics

Utilize technology that enhances donor experience and operational excellence

Manage budgets aligned with revenue strategy and organizational priorities

Share clear data and forecasting updates with the Executive Team and Board leadership

Drive an ambitious multi-year revenue acceleration, including doubling annual contributed revenue from approximately $2M in FY25 to $4M within four years

Qualification

Fundraising strategyFinancial analysisTeam leadershipSalesforce NPSPOrganizational culture influenceData analysisCommunication skillsRelationship building