Director of Major Gifts

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About Us

Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills, and access needed to build confidence, visualize and pursue their dreams, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. All programs are developmentally appropriate, supporting the changing needs of youth as they grow. From literacy interventions in elementary school and exciting hands-on STEAM projects in middle school to building leadership skills, taking on paid internships, and college readiness in high school, and college persistence and early career supports, including workforce development, Girls Inc. provides the support and opportunities young people need to thrive at no cost to participants and their families.

Girls Inc. of Alameda County delivers daily after-school programming in 1) 12 schools and 2) our downtown Oakland center where girls from more than 15 middle schools and 45 high schools converge. As well we deliver summer programming in two Oakland locations as well as Hayward, and an earn-and-learn workforce development program for young adults who earn wages with Girls Inc. and receive free college courses towards their AA degree. In all, Girls Inc. of Alameda County provided robust programming to nearly 1750 youth in 2023-24.

About the Role

The organization seeks a transformational major gift professional to develop and

execute strategies to engage high-profile donors. This role requires strong expertise in

donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention, with success measured by the

achievement of annual major gift revenue goals.

The Director of Major Gifts Officer (DMG) is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and

stewarding individual donors capable of making major gifts of $10,000 and above. The

DMG manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, builds authentic and

mission-aligned relationships, and secures philanthropic investments that advance

equity, opportunity, and positive outcomes for girls across Alameda County. The DMG

reports to the Chief Development Officer and will work closely and collaboratively with

Development staff, the Chief Executive Officer, Board members and other external

stakeholders.

Job Summary

Manage a portfolio of approximately 75–125 major gift donors and prospects.
Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
strategies.
Conduct regular donor engagement activities and prepare tailored proposals.
Consistently meets or exceeds annual major gifts revenue goals.
Identify and qualify new major gift prospects.
Manage and grow Loomes Legacy Society planned giving circle.
Ensure timely stewardship, acknowledgments, and impact reporting.
Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, liaise and collaborate with Board
members, work with program staff to design proposals and progress reports.
Work with the Development staff to screen and prepare profiles of current and
prospective donors; establish and refine benchmarks for department research
processes as needed.
Maintain accurate records in the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge NXT)
Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor
lists for those publications.
Perform other duties as assigned in person or in virtual work environment.

About You

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5-10 years of frontline fundraising experience with proven track record of
securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for building trust with donors.
Excellent written communication for proposals, emails, and stewardship
materials.
Flexibility for evening/weekend events and regional travel.
Commitment to gender equity and youth empowerment.
Experience working with boards and senior leadership. (preferred)
Experience in youth-serving or education-focused nonprofits. (preferred)

What We Offer

Compensation: Range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually
Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan)
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Retirement benefit 403b
Flex spending accounts
Life Insurance benefits
Long term disability benefits
13 Paid Holidays
Vacation time off
Sick time off
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development/training

Procedure for Candidacy:

Please email resumes and cover letters to Azzani Search Consultants:

Tarek Azzani: tazzani@azzanisearch.com

Eunice Azzani: Available for questions at 415-987-3300

Equal Opportunity Employment State

Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding an inclusive work community that reflects the rich diversity of our girls, their families and caregivers, the community members we serve, and our geographic region. We prioritize using an equity lens to: provide culturally responsive programming and resources to those with the least access, and value culture and difference in the office, our programs, and in the community. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life.

Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, political belief, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other factor not related to ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position.

For more information about Girls Inc. of Alameda County, please view our website at www.girlsinc-alameda.org