Overview
Director of Development Jobs in Berkeley, California, USA at PSR
The Pacific School of Religion (PSR) in Berkeley, CA, seeks anexperienced professionalto serve as Director of Development, supporting its ambitious Fearless Campaign launch. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, and collaborating with PSR’shands-onpresident, this role manages the annual fund,leadershipgiving, donor relations, events, and development communications.
We seek candidates with experience engaging progressive,diverseindividuals, including alumni, donors, and community members. The ideal candidate will advance PSR’s mission to cultivate spiritual leaders who challenge extremism and champion grace and radicalinclusion. PSR, while non-denominational, partners with the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church, and the Disciples of Christ.
If you’re driven to help shape a world where all can thrive, join PSR’s dedicated team committed to fostering meaningful change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mid-levelleadershipannual fund giving personal solicitations, including in-person and via phone, email, and other channels.
Responsible for coordination and day-to-day elements of fundraising program, specifically annual fund, Alumnx relations, and congregational relations.
Manage operational support including the effective use of Development’s CRM/database.
Manage department communications inrespectto scope of work.
Help implement and monitor strategies to achieve department goals.
Effective oral and written communicator.
Supervise student workers, contract staff, and volunteers when applicable.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Solicitation (approximately 60 % of effort):
Carry a portfolio of 75 – 100 mid-level donors and prospects. Work with the Executive Director of Development to identify, research, and create strategies for cultivating and moving donors along the pipeline and meeting fundraising targets.
Manage the Annual Fund strategy including annual appeals, special appeals, and e-appeals. Manage all aspects of the Annual Fund process, including writing, segmenting, producing, mailing, and tracking appeals. Produce compelling content, develop giving incentives, and appropriately thank and recognize donors. Utilize data and best practices to create programs for acquisition, retention, and upgrades. Provide opportunities and incentives for monthly, payroll, and endowment giving and coordinate fundraising with PSR centers, especially CLGS and Ignite.
Ensure an effective stewardship plan for donors at all levels that is functional and systematic while also meetingdiverseneeds of donors. Manage annual recurring scholarship and major donor reports.
Collaborate with the Development team on the annual report and generate the honor roll of donors.
Manage administrative systems and functions for the Development Department, including gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and reporting. Oversee reporting, list generation, and donor communications for accuracy and strategic impact. Ensure that data management systems are optimized and regularly evaluated to adapt to changing needs. Complete regular assessments and implement updates to procedures and protocols.
Work with Executive Director of Development to establish development priorities, annual calendar, and fundraising goals. Actively participate in implementing and monitoring strategies to achieve goals and respond to departmental and institutional needs. Assess, analyze, and evaluate fundraising programs to identify issues and need for change and pr…
Title: Director of Development
Company: PSR
Location: Berkeley, California, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
