Development Director – Oakland – Family Builders

Family Builders is a non-profit, licensed foster care and adoption agency, serving children in the foster care system. Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or medical, physical or emotional condition. Family Builders educates the community about the needs of waiting children, advocates on their behalf, and places children with permanent, secure families through adoption, and other forms of permanence.

SUMMARY:
We have an immediate opening for a Development Director. The current development program is made up of foundation, government support, and individual donors. The position includes cultivating current and prospective donors researching new funders and writing proposals and reports. This position will develop and manage use of technology and systems, including social marketing as well as maintain, update and manage agency donor database. The position will coordinate agency events; plan, coordinate and execute annual fundraising event, and develop marketing materials to use in fundraising—i.e. annual reports, newsletters, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with progressive experience in fund development and a successful track record in fundraising, including donor solicitation, social marketing and related technology, grant writing. Commitment to mission of the agency. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an intersectional lens.

Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits.

Interested candidates should send a resume and writing sample to Family Builders by Adoption, Attn: Office Manager, 401 Grand Ave., Suite 400, Oakland, CA94610, fax (510) 272-0277 or email officemanager@familybuilders.org.

People of color strongly encouraged to apply!
www.familybuilders.org

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