Director of Development
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$ 110000 - 145000
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Director of Development
FullTime Reports to Executive Director Member of Leadership Team Supervises Development Manager
Location: San Rafael CA
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At The Helix School were redefining whats possible for autistic children in the Bay Area. Our mission is to transform young lives through an integrated model of academics and therapy that puts student wellbeing and developmental growth at the center. We are now entering an exciting new chapterscaling our fundraising efforts while maintaining the heart and personal touch that define our school.
Our Purpose:Were not just here to educate; were here to change trajectories. Our evidencebased interdisciplinary approach supports the whole childaddressing cognitive development sensory integration emotional regulation and communication with care intention and respect.
Our Values:- Quality of life is our bottom line.
- Children with neurodiversity deserve to grow to their full potential.
- Small and focused allows us to go deep not just wide.
- Integration and collaboration are our cornerstones.
- Student and parent voices matter deeply.
- Relationships drive everything.
Were seeking a strategic missiondriven and handson Director of Development to lead a newly envisioned fundraising model. You will design and implement a hybrid fundraising strategy that integrates grassroots recurring donor campaigns with strategic cultivation of major gifts. This model focuses on longterm sustainability donor inclusivity and storytelling that reflects the heart of Helix.
This is a leadershiplevel position with a direct report (Development Manager) and a close working relationship with the Executive Director Director of Finance and Board Fundraising Committee.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy balancing major gifts recurring donations grants and community campaigns.
- Cultivate and steward donors at all levels including highnetworth individuals foundations and grassroots supporters.
- Build and grow a recurring donor program focusing on donor journeys segmentation and retention.
- Design and oversee digital and seasonal campaigns (e.g. Giving Tuesday I Love Helix Day) using missionaligned storytelling.
- Manage donor communications and events including the Luminary Gala donor receptions and community engagement initiatives.
- Supervise the Development Manager ensuring strong execution of events systems outreach and reporting.
- Analyze data and report regularly on fundraising performance to leadership and the Board.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Finance to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and strategic school priorities.
- 710 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising
- OR 57 years with demonstrated leadership in managing portfolios events and staff
- Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies
- Experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts and managing donor relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including grant writing and donor correspondence
- Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g. Little Green Light Salesforce)
- Demonstrated success supervising staff and collaborating across teams
- Deep alignment with Helixs mission and values
- Salary Range: $110000$145000 depending on experience and demonstrated leadership capacity
- Benefits:
- Likely 100% employerpaid medical dental and vision coverage
- Employerpaid longterm disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan options (Traditional and Roth no matching)
- 32 paid holidays per school year
- 2 additional paid weeks off (during school breaks)
- 5 sick days annually
If youre a strategic fundraiser with heart vision and the desire to help shape a sustainable future for one of the Bay Areas most dynamic special education schools wed love to meet you.
The Helix School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff students families and community partners.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
