Job Description
Senior Director of Development
Organization Overview
Californians for Justice is a statewide, youth-powered organization fighting to improve the lives of people of color, immigrants, low-income families, LGBQiA2S+/TGNC youth and other marginalized communities. Through organizing in schools and in their neighborhoods, youth who join Californians for Justice become leaders in their own communities. They deepen their knowledge on issues like systemic racism, gender and sexuality, and education inequity, and organize and activate their peers to take action.
CFJ is the only grassroots, youth-powered organization in California that organizes students to have a voice in both local and statewide education policy. Our campaign and policy reform goals include adequate and equitable school funding, increased access and success in K-12 and higher education, and creating Relationship Centered Schools - schools that invest in youth voice, in staff, and in creating space for youth and adults to build positive relationships with one another. CFJ currently has four regional offices in Fresno, Long Beach, San Jose and Oakland, 50 full-time equivalent staff and a budget of $7 million.
Californians for Justice has been successful because of our strong, dedicated staff team. CFJ staff are unwavering in their commitment to youth power and racial justice, to building connection and trust with their teams, and have a strong sense of purpose and dignity in their work.
Position Overview
The Senior Director of Development is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or philanthropy professional, with a preference for an individual who may also be experienced and/or interested in education, grassroots organizing, and racial justice. The Senior Director of Development is the lead and sets the strategic direction for all of CFJ's philanthropic fundraising activities, including revenue from institutional funders, corporate and individual donors, and special events. They play a key role in building relationships and representing CFJ externally with funders and nonprofit allies.
CFJ has recently experienced transition at the executive level as well as within the Development program. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to maintain existing development efforts, while building up the program using fundraising best practices. The SDOD will combine high-level strategy with hands-on implementation while building relationships and networking. They will also thrive in a diverse workplace, and be energized to join a team with a proven commitment to youth leadership and racial and educational justice.
This position reports to the Executive Director and leads CFJ’s Development team. As CFJ continues to grow, there will be key opportunities for this role to restructure and shape a Development team, including communications integration. The position is full-time and exempt. In all duties and responsibilities, this position exercises discretion and independent judgment. Additionally, CFJ has recently retained the professional services of Small Seeds Consulting, and the new SDOD will work alongside the consultant for a temporary period of time.
Essential Responsibilities
Fundraising and External Partnerships (60%)
Program Management and Supervision (30%)
Organizational Responsibilities (10%)
Essential Qualifications
Our ideal candidate for this senior position brings experience in three areas: fundraising, education justice, grassroots organizing and/or advocacy; CFJ is flexible in how the candidate obtained these experiences. What CFJ values most is that the candidate is strongly aligned with CFJ’s mission and programming, and that the candidate is also a strong relationship builder: the Senior Development Director will need to be able to speak fluidly about CFJ’s work to key funders and critical, community-based partners.
Candidates should bring:
Work Environment
The position can be located in any of CFJ’s four regional offices in Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Sacramento or San Jose. CFJ is open to hiring the right candidate outside of these five cities, but within California.
Physical Demands
Job Description
Senior Director of Development
Organization Overview
Californians for Justice is a statewide, youth-powered organization fighting to improve the lives of people of color, immigrants, low-income families, LGBQiA2S…
Compensation:
Compensation for this role is $125,000. CFJ provides a generous benefits package, including fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents. We also offer substantial vacation days and time off, employer-sponsored 401(K) and 529 plans, retention bonuses and eligibility for a paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
Compensation:
Compensation for this role is $125,000. CFJ provides a generous benefits package, including fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and…
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CFJ is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. People of color, women, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/gender nonconforming, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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