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Development Director

Second Mile Community Foundation·Executive & Leadership
Oakland, CA · Hybrid, 2 days in office$105,000 – $128,000Full-timeStarts Jan 4, 2027

At a glance

Pay
$105k – $128kbase + bonus
Employment
Full-time
Location
Oakland, CA · Hybrid, 2 days in officeTravel: Up to 10%
Start
Jan 4, 2027
Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Work authorization
US Citizen, Green Card
Visa sponsorship
Not available
Reports to
Executive Director
Team
Executive & Leadership · 5 people

The role

Lead fundraising for a foundation that funds housing and job training.

What you'll do

  • Raise $4M a year from individuals and foundations
  • Manage a portfolio of 80 major donors
  • Lead a team of three
  • Work with the board on campaign planning

Qualifications

Must have

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with Major gifts and Grant writing
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of Donor stewardship and Board relations
  • Reliable, organized and comfortable owning work from start to finish

Nice to have

  • Experience with Campaign planning
  • Experience in an organization of similar size
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
Major giftsGrant writingDonor stewardshipBoard relationsCampaign planning
You'll thrive here if… You have done this work in Non-Profit & NGO before, you are strongest in Major gifts and Grant writing, and you like owning problems from start to finish.

Pay & benefits

Base salary
$105k – $128k
Oakland, CA range
Bonus
Annual performance bonus

Benefits

  • Annual training allowance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 3% match

Hiring process

  1. 1Phone screen20 min
  2. 2Interview with the hiring manager45 min
  3. 3On-site meeting with the team60 min

Typical timeline: About 2–3 weeks

How to apply: Resume. Applications close Jan 31, 2027.

The base salary range above ($105,000 – $128,000) reflects what the employer expects to pay for this role in Oakland, CA. The final offer depends on experience, skills and location.

Second Mile Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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