Director of Development

Are you ready to uplift and support elementary school girls through your work? We're seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Development to join our dynamic Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) team. If you're seeking impactful mission-based work and are ready to make a difference, you're in the right place.

About Us

SAfG is on a mission to break down barriers for girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) from an early age. Our hands-on programs in East Bay schools aim to inspire, equip, and engage girls in STEM fields. We're paving the way for future female scientists and engineers! Learn more about our programming and funders.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Salary : $100,000 - $110,000 per year (based on experience). This is a salaried, exempt position working 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid Position : Experience a mix of remote work and working in our Berkeley offices with our collaborative and fun team.
• Perks and Benefits : We value our team and offer a range of competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, professional development, gym access.
• Team Collaboration : We're not just colleagues; we're a supportive, collaborative team.
• See SAfG in Action!

Your Role

The Director of Development will spearhead fundraising efforts to grow SAfG from its current $850,000 in annual corporate grants to $2M in annual revenue. Working closely with the Executive Director and board of trustees, you'll develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on expanding individual and major gifts while strengthening existing corporate partnerships. This new leadership position requires a strategic thinker with proven experience in major gift solicitation, donor relationship management, and grant writing. You'll create meaningful donor experiences that connect supporters to our mission and drive program impact. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least three times weekly, with some evening and weekend commitments. The person will report directly to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning :

Major Gift Fundraising

Corporate and Grant Fundraising

Donor Relations & Stewardship

Program Development & Implementation

Qualifications : A successful candidate will have the following :

Education and / or Experience :

A qualified candidate will possess a combination of the following education and / or equivalent experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership Skills

Physical Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Ready to Join the Team?

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SAfG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Please submit your application today.