Reach Out and Read Northern California seeks a strategic, mission-driven Director of Development (DOD) to partner with our Executive Director in driving philanthropic growth and advancing early childhood literacy and health equity across the region. We support 160 clinical sites across 12 counties, with a growing team that includes an Executive Director, 2.5 Program Managers, and an Affiliate Medical Director. Our current operating budget is $750,000, and we’re poised for significant growth.
The Director of Development plays a critical leadership role in developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to sustain and expand Reach Out and Read’s regional impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced development professional who is both strategic and hands-on, able to build relationships across sectors, craft compelling cases for support, and successfully secure funding from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government sources.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to create lasting change for children and families, thrive in a collaborative and remote environment, and are excited to co-lead a growing affiliate alongside a committed Executive Director, we encourage you to apply.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Individual Donors and Major Gifts (50%):
- Lead a comprehensive individual giving strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and National Development team.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward individual donors and prospects, managing a portfolio of major donors ($5,000+).
- Design and implement moves management plans aligned with donors’ philanthropic goals.
- Analyze giving trends to inform segmentation, personalized outreach, and donor retention strategies.
- Partner with the Executive Director on donor meetings and stewardship activities.
- Develop donor communications, appeals, and engagement materials.
- Track donor activity and engagement in Salesforce or other CRM systems.
Corporate and Foundation Funding (30%):
- Lead the development and management of a multi-year grants pipeline and calendar.
- Draft and submit grant proposals and reports.
- Help identify and pursue new foundation and corporate funding.
- Maintain relationships with current funders and corporate funding opportunities.
- Represent the organization in meetings and presentations with institutional funders.
- Oversee workplace giving and combined campaign efforts.
Partnership Development (10%):
- Partners with Program staff on funder site visits and impact storytelling.
- Support clinics in developing local fundraising efforts.
- Assist in public funding and health system partnership strategies.
Communications and Publications (10%):
- Develop donor-facing communications and collateral.
- Manage or support social media, newsletters, and fundraising campaigns
- Align regional messaging with Reach Out and Read’s national brand and voice.