Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate) · 1 day ago
Director of Development, The Cultural Conservancy (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expThe Cultural Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Indigenous cultures. They are seeking a Director of Development to lead their fundraising strategy and donor engagement to ensure the organization's financial sustainability while cultivating diverse funding sources.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to design and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with TCC’s mission and strategic priorities
Lead the development and execution of annual fundraising plans, including foundation, government, tribal, corporate, and individual giving
Identify opportunities to diversify and grow revenue streams, including major gifts, planned giving, and donor engagement initiatives
Ensure fundraising practices align with Indigenous values, reciprocity, cultural integrity, and ethical stewardship
Oversee the full lifecycle of grant development, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and funder stewardship
Maintain strong relationships with institutional funders and partners, ensuring timely communication and compliance with reporting requirements
Collaborate with program and finance staff to ensure proposals and reports accurately reflect program outcomes, budgets, and impact
Build and sustain authentic, long-term relationships with donors, funders, and philanthropic partners
Support and partner with the Executive Director on major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Coordinate donor engagement opportunities, including site visits, small gatherings, and relationship-building convenings
Ensure thoughtful, timely, and values-aligned donor stewardship across all levels of giving
Manage and maintain TCC’s donor database (CRM), ensuring accurate tracking, segmentation, reporting, and data integrity
Develop and refine development systems, workflows, and tools to support fundraising effectiveness and transparency
Work closely with the Vice President of Operations to ensure alignment between fundraising activity, financial tracking, and grant compliance
Leads the development and implementation of TCC’s communications strategy to strengthen visibility and engagement with Indigenous communities, funders, and the public
Oversee the production of TCC’s digital and print communications, including newsletters, social media, website content, and the annual report
Collaborate with staff, artists, and cultural partners to uplift community voices and storytelling across all communication platforms
Ensure consistent brand identity, messaging, and alignment with TCC’s mission and values
Support the design and communication of special initiatives, including public programs, campaigns, and organizational announcements
Serve as a member of TCC’s leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and learning
Partner cross-functionally with program, operations, and leadership staff to align fundraising priorities with programmatic goals
Participate in Board meetings and committees, as requested, to support fundraising strategy and governance engagement
Supervise and mentor development staff, consultants, or contractors, fostering a collaborative and values-driven team culture
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising leadership roles
Demonstrated success securing institutional funding and managing donor relationships across multiple giving streams
Strong experience with grant strategy, proposal development, and funder reporting
Familiarity with donor databases and CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, EveryAction, or similar platforms)
Strategic, organized, and systems-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
Relational leadership style grounded in humility, accountability, and collaboration
Deep commitment to Indigenous sovereignty, cultural stewardship, and The Cultural Conservancy's mission and values
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick time
Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match when fiscally possible
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate)
AFP Golden Gate is one of the largest chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, serving the Bay Area’s diverse nonprofit community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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