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    Director of Development - Bakersfield, United States - Scion Staffing

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    Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a high-priority search for a Director of Development for our client, a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. This dynamic organization empowers communities to enact positive change by championing and supporting individuals. They equip community members with the necessary tools, training, and resources to transform their aspirations into tangible actions This is an exciting direct-hire, hybrid position in Bakersfield, California.

    Position Overview:
    Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development is pivotal in driving forward the organization's mission and ensuring its financial viability. Tasked with spearheading fundraising initiatives, projecting future income, and cultivating strong connections with donors and supporters, they will lead a dedicated team in accomplishing strategic goals.

    As the Development Director, you will be at the forefront of attracting vital support and raising organizational goal awareness. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a dedicated team to engage potential supporters and host impactful events. Your mission will be to cultivate a culture of fundraising across the organization, empowering staff to connect with donors and opportunities to secure unrestricted revenue. As a leader within the Development Team, you'll drive the achievement of operational objectives and ensure clear documentation of progress, activities, and results through timely written reports. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and drive our mission forward, we want to hear from you

    Responsibilities:
    • Design, implement, and evaluate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives
    • Manage donations of all sizes, including small gifts, major gifts, and bequests, to foster ongoing support and legacy contributions
    • Oversee budget and fundraising initiatives to guarantee financial stability and efficient resource distributions
    • Champion a culture of fundraising across the organization and coordinate an inclusive all-staff plan that engages staff, board members, and volunteers in fundraising initiatives
    • Drive accountability and motivation by implementing incentives and effective methods to ensure staff and board members meet fundraising goals
    • Discover and nurture potential donors through databases and research tools
    • Provide training and coaching to the team to elevate their fundraising and donor relations effectiveness
    • Stay abreast of fundraising trends, utilizing insights to shape and refine strategies and initiatives
    • Craft messaging and communications for internal and external parties using various platforms and social media channels
    • Facilitate seamless collaboration between departments, spearhead targeted fundraising campaigns, and craft tailored communications for specific audiences
    • Actively participate in meetings, deliver weekly reports detailing plans and accomplishments, and play a key role in special projects
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in a similar nonprofit Development Manager or Director of Development fundraising role (additional experience may be considered instead of degree)
    • A genuine passion and a deep appreciation for the mission of the organization
    • Direct management, grant writing, and special events experience are required
    • Capable of inspiring and motivating team through strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Google Suite applications and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
    • Familiarity with project management tools such as and Slack is required
    • Proven proficiency in prospect research, managing donor databases, and utilizing fundraising software
    • Skilled at professionally and effectively interacting with diverse stakeholders, including staff, community leaders, board members, prospects, donors, and volunteers
    • 2+ years of experience in a community engagement
    • Must possess meticulous attention to detail along with excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
    • Embodiment of professionalism, discretion, maturity, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to confidentiality
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept in storytelling
    • Steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is helpful
    Compensation:
    This opportunity offers an annual salary of between $75,000-$110,000 plus an exciting benefits package and a mission that will inspire you daily

    How to Apply:
    For immediate consideration please provide your resume (in Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via .

    About our Firm:
    Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing.

    We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running More information about us can be found at

    Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants who apply with us.


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