We are seeking a passionate and experienced Development Director in Northern California to elevate and broaden our fundraising efforts. The Development Director is a new position which will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Cake4Kids mission and growth. This person will bring both strategy and action, leveraging existing programs and introducing new ones to expand individual giving, cultivate relationships with donors, corporations, and foundations, securing the resources we need to serve even more youth across the country.

Job Summary

The Development Director will focus on prospecting and cultivating new donors, managing and growing their donor portfolio, coordinating individual donor engagement and cultivating corporate relationships to secure funding. This is an exciting position for a strategy- and relationship-oriented professional to grow in their development career, work closely with all key organization stakeholders, and make a significant impact on Cake4Kids capacity to serve even more youth across the country.

The Development Director position calls for a development professional with a strong track record of engaging new donors, building authentic partnerships, inspiring a variety of audiences through a clear, concise articulation of the importance of the organization’s work.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy focused on corporate, foundation, and individual giving
• Establish and oversee systems and processes for donor management, stewardship, and reporting

Execution and Relationship Building

• Collaborate with program and marketing teams to ensure fundraising aligns with organizational goals and values
• Develop fundraising campaigns and oversee grant cycles,from concept through follow-up
• Identify, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of individual donors
• Personally prospect and steward key relationships with corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders
• Serve as liaison to fundraising growth for board and committees, engaging and building strategy to leverage networks and talent assets
• Support the leadership in building an awareness of fundraising activities both inside and outside the organization
• Support national and chapter events

Organizational Growth

• Help define and measure success as we grow our fundraising capacity
• Build internal systems and tools that make development work more efficient, transparent, and sustainable
• Represent Cake4Kids in community and donor presentations

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of progressive experience in fundraising or development leadership
• Proven success in building and managing fundraising programs or campaigns
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds
• Comfort working in a dynamic, startup-like environment where priorities evolve
• Experience with CRM systems and donor data management
• Collaborative, communicative, creative, and grounded in a spirit of equity and inclusion
• Self-starter

Why Cake4Kids

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people
• Be part of a passionate and dedicated team
• Work in a flexible and supportive environment

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This is a hybrid role, with occasional in-person work expectations in Northern California. All Cake4Kids staff works remotely, however this role requires you to be available for in-person events in the community and any donor meetings. The Development Director must be able to travel as needed for events and donor meetings, as well to staff/attend events outside of normal work hours, as needed (typically no more than 10%) and should be located in any Cake4Kids Chapter in Northern California.