Fundraising Director jobs in Ventura, CA

Fundraising Director directs an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Leads donor stewardship and relations to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Fundraising Director researches and identifies potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Additionally, Fundraising Director uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Fundraising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Fundraising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Development-Fundraising (Hybrid-schedule Available)
  • California Lutheran University
  • Thousand Oaks, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
    FLSA: Exempt
    FTE: 1.0

    Location:
    University Background:
    The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each persons dignity.

    Basic Function:
    The Director of Development reports to the Vice President of University Advancement and is a member of the University Advancement Team responsible for developing, planning and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies and activities in pursuit of securing financial contributions from a portfolio of major gift prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship in support of the university's strategic fundraising priorities.

    Representative Duties:
    Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy and plan for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts. E
    Collaborate with the Director of Prospect Research to identify major and planned gift prospects. E
    Manage assigned portfolio and timeline for each prospect to include cultivation, involvement, solicitation, and appropriate acknowledgement. Maintain a timetable, checklist and moves management system. E
    Prepare and participate in collaborative reporting sessions with Advancement staff team members, the President, and key volunteers to keep attention focused on the progress of major and planned gift efforts and progress. E
    Work independently and also collaboratively with advancement departments, university leadership and other university divisions and staff in creating and implementing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and financial support. E
    Research data for proposal development. Develop, prepare and present formal fundraising proposals to major donors and prospects. E
    Prepare, present and process gift agreements. E
    Assume and achieve fundraising, financial and activity goals set annually. E
    Ensure compliance with all University fundraising policies, goals and procedures, including responsibility for following all protocols for prospect and donor management established and implemented by University Advancement. E
    Represent University Advancement at professional and university meetings, seminars and conferences for professional development and in the community. E

    E=Essential Duties

    Knowledge Of:
    Prospecting, cultivating and asking for gifts of $100,000-$1M .
    Major campaign fundraising, preferably at a university.
    Building strong collaborative relationships across a complex organization with astuteness and agility.
    Moves management, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and fundraising techniques.
    Various giving instruments, including planned giving opportunities, and their benefit to individuals and charitable organizations.
    Understanding of the workings in a Development Office in an academic setting.
    Techniques in generating significant commitments from individual sources.
    Political savvy and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
    Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.

    Ability To:
    Work confidentially with a variety of prospects, donors and leadership volunteers. Maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
    Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and outside constituencies.
    Be entrepreneurial, flexible and seize appropriate opportunities as they develop.
    Commit to excellence and teamwork.
    Communicate gift ideas and techniques.
    Use specialized software (Raisers Edge).
    Establish and maintain effective working relationships, work effectively with volunteers and other staff members.
    Plan and design special project activities and timelines.
    Present information in a coherent and compelling fashion.
    Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
    Plan and organize work, meet schedules and deadlines.
    Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
    Prioritize and balance a variety of tasks simultaneously.
    Build lasting relationships with prospects.
    Work confidentially with a variety of prospects, donors and leadership volunteers.
    Be available for evening and weekend work as needed.
    Travel.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    A Bachelors Degree and a minimum of six years professional fundraising experience preferably in a university setting.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Masters Degree.
    Experience with Raisers Edge or other fundraising software.
    Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation

    Licenses and Other Requirements:
    Availability to work weekends and evenings.

    Flexibility to travel 65%.

    Physical Abilities:
    Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects up to 15 lbs; position self to store and/or retrieve files

    Working Environment:
    Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; evening or variable hours. This position can be hybrid-schedule upon request and discussion.

    Hiring Range $85,000-$105,000
    Posting Number: Staff001742019
    Open Date: 07/27/2022
    Close Date: 10/15/2023

    To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/11342

    California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and Universitys policies, procedures, and processes.

    Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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Singer
  • Worship Leader/ Music Director
  • Moorpark, CA CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
  • Hi, my name is Kye! I've been doing music for most of my life. I play piano, bass, guitar, drums, and sing! I've recently come into a Worship Leader/ Music Director position and we need singers for ou...
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Church Musician
  • Worship Leader/ Music Director
  • Moorpark, CA CONTRACTOR
  • Hi, my name is Kye! I've been doing music for most of my life. I play piano, bass, guitar, drums, and sing! I've recently come into a Worship Leader/ Music Director position and we need guitarist, bas...
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Director
  • La Petite Academy
  • Simi Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what y...
  • 7 Days Ago
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Director, SEO
  • Guitar Center
  • Westlake, CA FULL_TIME
  • Key Responsibilities: The Guitar Center Company is a leading and dynamic retailer, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to customers nationwide. With a strong onlin...
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Director of Retail
  • Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
  • Oxnard, CA FULL_TIME
  • FullTime Director of Retail Vacancy working for Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties at Oxnard CA
  • 19 Days Ago
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Executive Director
  • Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
  • Ventura, CA
  • Executive Director - Ventura Ventura, CA On-site Position Overview Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to ai...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director
  • Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
  • Ventura, CA
  • Executive Director - Ventura Ventura, CA On-site Position Overview Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to ai...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Development and Communications Coordinator
  • Southeast Ventura County YMCA
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Job Details Job Location Yarrow Family YMCA - Westlake Village, CA Position Type Open to Flexible Hours but preferred Fu...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Applied Conservation Ecologist
  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Job Description Job Description A Day in the Life As the Applied Conservation Ecologist, you’ll work with the Conservati...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Development Associate and Gift Processor
  • Ganna Walska Lotusland
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Title: Development Associate and Gift Processor Classification: Full-Time 40-hour work week, non-exempt Department: Deve...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Development (6 years fundraising experience)
  • New Directions for people with disabilities, inc. (New Directions Travel)
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Organization New Directions for People with Disabilities, inc (NEW DIRECTIONS TRAVEL) is a not-for-profit organization b...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director
  • Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • About the Position: Angels Foster Care is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, innovative Executive Director who is passionate ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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SWIM COACH - WATER POLO COACH
  • City of Carpinteria, CA
  • Carpinteria, CA
  • Salary: $20.10 - $24.43 Hourly Location : Carpinteria, CA Job Type: Part-Time Department: Aquatics Opening Date: 03/23/2...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Ventura, California

Ventura is located northwest of Los Angeles on the California coast. The western portion of the city stretches north along the Ventura River and is characterized by a narrow valley with steeply sloped areas along both sides. The steep slopes of the Ventura foothills abut the northern portion of the community. Much of the eastern portion is on a relatively flat alluvial coastal plain lying along the western edge of the Oxnard Plain. The Santa Clara River forms the city's southerly boundary with the city limits reaching up to the beginning of the Santa Clara River Valley at the historic communit...
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Income Estimation for Fundraising Director jobs
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