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We are currently looking for a new Development Director

Development Director

Tri-Valley CAREs (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment) is one of the nation's premier nuclear "watchdog" organizations. The group monitors the U.S. nuclear weapons complex, with a special focus on the nearby Livermore Lab. Tri-Valley CAREs has a 25 year history of influencing nuclear policy and protecting the environment through research, public education, political advocacy, litigation and other proven methods. The organization is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit located in the San Francisco Bay Area community of Livermore, with a staff of five, an active board of 12, a membership of 5,600 and an annual operating budget of $375,000.  

You can make a difference in the world. Tri-Valley CAREs seeks a knowledgeable development professional to lead and manage its fundraising programs. The Development Director is responsible for planning, implementing and directing a comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan, including foundation and government grants, major gifts, special events and individual donor appeals. The Development Director reports directly to the Executive Director, collaborates with the board, and supervises the development-related activities of the office manager, database coordinator, bookkeeper and contractor staff.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic fundraising plan and manage activities to meet goals.
• Prepare annual fundraising budget and calendar.
• Identify prospective foundation, government and select corporate sources of support; write and submit LOI's, grants and reports.
• Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and prospects.
• Produce two individual donor appeal mailings per year; supervise follow up.
• Develop and implement plan for internet gifts outreach.
• Coordinate one fundraising event annually.
• Monitor income and expenses; prepare quarterly reports.
• Manage the day to day development operations; supervise and evaluate development-related staff and contractors.
• Guide and assist board members in carrying out fundraising responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years progressively more responsible experience in fundraising with an emphasis on grant writing, major gifts and events, preferably with a community-based or advocacy non-profit.
• Proven track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting foundation grants and significant gifts from individual donors.
• Exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Highly skilled in prioritizing diverse tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Maintains flexibility; working independently in some areas and with a team in others.
• Proficient computer skills required, including donor segmentation of databases, FileMaker Pro, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and desktop publishing programs (e.g., InDesign).
• Essential email and internet skills required; html and web design skills are a plus.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Tri-Valley CAREs.
• A Bachelor's or Masters Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Non-Profit Management), or equivalent professional experience in the work force.

Position will remain open untill filled. This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience; health care and select other benefits provided.

Please email or postal mail your resume, cover letter and a completely original grant-writing sample of ten pages or less to:

Tri-Valley CAREs
Attn: Marylia Kelley, Executive Director
2582 Old First Street, Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: (925) 443-0177
Email: marylia@trivalleycares.org
No phone calls please.

Tri-Valley CAREs is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in areas such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical abilities.