Director of Strategic Philanthropy

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement annual fundraising, engagement, and communications strategies, execute fundraising strategies, including major gifts, institutional giving, campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Develop compelling fundraising strategies and donor engagement opportunities that advance the goals and priorities of Hamilton Families' strategic plan.
• Support planning and execution of Hamilton Families' strategic plan initiative, including donor strategy, prospect management, and board engagement.
• Cultivate, steward, and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including major donors, donor-advised fund advisors, family foundations, and emerging philanthropists.
• Manage and provide leadership, supervision, and support to the Development Team.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the organization's volunteer engagement program, including supervision of the staff member responsible for volunteer recruitment, retention, training, and recognition.
• Lead the management of donor information systems, including Salesforce administration, data governance, reporting, analytics, and database optimization to support fundraising and engagement efforts.
• Develop and oversee strategic stewardship plans with individual and institutional partners.
• Oversee major fundraising appeals, campaigns, and events.
• Work directly with board members to support individual and institutional giving.
• Work directly with the leadership team and program management at Hamilton Families to build a collaborative culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR five years of experience in a related position.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, including at least 3 years supervising staff or leading teams.
• Experience securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts from individual donors, foundations, corporations, or a combination thereof.
• Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic landscape.
• Experience working on fundraising in the nonprofit or social service sector.
• Skilled and inclusive people manager with experience in strength-based coaching.
• Self-directed; able to take initiative and to work successfully as a project leader or team member.
• Team player with integrity and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and/or interact with all levels of stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an aesthetic eye in reviewing fundraising materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Proficient with donor database software, experience with reporting in Salesforce is preferred.
• Sensitivity to the needs of families experiencing homelessness; able and willing to work with diverse staff and program participants.
• Passionate about the mission, vision, and values of Hamilton Families.