Silicon Valley Director of Development

Description

The Commonwealth Club is the largest and oldest public forum in the United States. Founded in 1903, the Club is a membership organization that hosts daily lectures and panel discussions on issues of public concern. The Club publishes a magazine, hosts a weekly national radio broadcast, produces podcasts and online videos, and is the leader in its field nationally and internationally. The Club is a fast-paced, lively and stimulating environment with nearly 500 programs a year ranging from literature to the economy.

Position Overview

The Commonwealth Club seeks a highly skilled and polished development professional with a track record of fundraising success to lead the development work in Silicon Valley for The Commonwealth Club. This is a key development leadership position that initially reports to the interim director of development and will eventually report to the vice president of development.

Reports to: Interim director of development / Vice president of development 

Job type: Full time

Essential Job Functions

• Work directly with the president & CEO and the Silicon Valley Advisory Council on key strategic fundraising initiatives for Silicon Valley, including a capital/endowment campaign

• Meet quarterly fundraising benchmarks related to:

                   - Board and Silicon Valley Advisory Council giving

                   - Corporate and foundation partnership portfolio      

                   - Gala and special events

                   - Individual giving

                   - Capital/endowment campaign

• Expand development in Silicon Valley by building and maintaining local philanthropic relationships

• Establish development events specific to Silicon Valley 

• Prepare appropriate development reports for Executive, Finance, Silicon Valley Advisory Council and Board of Governors committee meetings

• Work with development and accounting departments to ensure accurate gift entry for major gifts and regularly monitor development income/expenses

• Collaborate and coordinate inter-departmentally with peers

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

• A minimum of five years' fundraising experience in diverse capacities (major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorships, etc.)

• Experience working with high-level volunteer committees and C-Suite leaders

• Energy, integrity and confidence to pick up projects midway and/or to create new projects

• Ability to expand a prospect base in Silicon Valley                                                                                                                                                                      

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Bay Area, specifically Silicon Valley, philanthropic landscape 

• Proficiency with donor database software such as Raiser’s Edge is preferred

• Ability to quickly pick up new software and supportive technologies (Trello, Airtable, BBNC, Slack)

Location

Sobrato Center for Nonprofits – Milpitas

578 Valley Way

Milpitas, CA 95035

Compensation

The Commonwealth Club of California is a nonprofit organization; salary is competitive and based on experience.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter including salary expectations.

Questions may be directed to jobs@commonwealthclub.org. No phone calls, please.