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Blue Star Families - BSF

Based in Encinitas, California, Blue Star Families - BSF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening military families. BSF provides num

Senior Director, Development

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Location

California

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$106K - $146K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility • Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done • Help military families feel at home wherever they live • Develop and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects with a focus on gifts of $25,000 and above. • Identify and cultivate major and principal gift prospects within the Northern California market. • Build and implement a regional fundraising strategy aligned with enterprise revenue goals. • Engage technology-sector leaders, corporate partners, and family foundations. • Leverage regional events and engagement opportunities as cultivation and pipeline-building platforms. • Partner with Development leadership to align Northern California fundraising efforts with capital, annual, and national campaigns. • Track portfolio activity, pipeline progression, and revenue forecasting using CRM systems. • Represent Blue Star Families at regional philanthropic, corporate, and civic gatherings. • Travel regularly within the region and nationally as required.

Job Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience.
  • Demonstrated success securing major gifts of $25,000+ and principal gifts.
  • Strong understanding of Northern California’s philanthropic and corporate landscape.
  • Experience engaging high-net-worth individuals, technology leaders, and family foundations.
  • Ability to operate independently in a regional leadership role.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
  • Ability to travel regionally on a regular basis.
  • Ability to travel overnight several times per year for organizational gatherings and donor engagement.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions.
  • Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability insurance
  • Communications allowance
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • PCS leave for Active Duty military spouses

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