Chief Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Oakland, California, United States SMASH Full time
About SMASH

SMASH is a leading organization dedicated to increasing racial equity in K-12 computer science education and the next generation of our workforce. Our mission is to build interest, knowledge, and aspirations in computing among underrepresented identities in the field.

Our Vision

We aspire to engage even more students from underrepresented backgrounds through a more intensively CS-focused curriculum and across a wider variety of formats. Our innovative in-person and virtual programs aim to provide early exposure to CS concepts and careers to students of all ages, with deep-impact programming specifically for high school students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fundraising Strategy
    • Design and lead implementation of a comprehensive, growth-oriented development strategy and campaigns aligned with SMASH's mission, goals, and financial needs.
    • Lead the identification of diverse funding sources, including corporate, individual donors, major gifts, and grants, with priority given to non-restricted sources.
    • Provide clear and regular reports and analysis on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and other KPIs to essential stakeholders within SMASH, the Kapor Foundation, and governance and advisory boards.
  • Donor Management
    • Cultivate and maintain existing organizational relationships with major donors, philanthropic organizations, corporate partners, and others to ensure long-term and ongoing support.
    • Significantly increase the fundraising base by identifying and establishing new relationships across corporate, individual, and institutional donors and sponsors.
  • Development Events & Campaigns
    • Leverage marketing resources to drive effective fundraising events, campaigns, and other revenue-generating activities as outlined in the development strategy and/or in response to relevant trends and current events.
    • Represent SMASH at events and otherwise externally to expand the organization's network and cultivate donors.
  • Team Leadership
    • Assess, design, hire and lead a high-performing development team, with clear responsibilities.
    • Serve as a member of the SMASH leadership team, setting organizational goals and priorities in close partnership with program leaders to ensure spending and fundraising are managed proactively and effectively.
    • Work with the Finance team on annual budgeting to develop, manage, and monitor spending, keenly leveraging reporting capabilities.
    • Ensure ethical fundraising practices in accordance with relevant regulations and uphold the organization's reputation by maintaining accountability in fundraising activities.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in highly-responsible development positions, including in entrepreneurial and growth contexts.
  • Skilled strategist and accomplished non-profit fundraiser with extensive working knowledge of corporate, foundation, and individual giving (including annual, major and planned giving).
  • Experience building and sustaining productive donor relationships, including with high-net-worth individuals.
  • Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with peers, direct reports, and supervisors.
  • Experience managing, mentoring, and growing high-performing development teams.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills across multiple platforms, contexts, communities, and audiences.
  • Highly credible in representing and advocating for SMASH and our mission, with demonstrated background in one or more of the following areas: youth development, education, social justice advocacy.
  • Self-directed, highly-organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Energetic, action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative.
  • Passion, humility, integrity, a positive attitude, and mission-driven.
  • A deep respect for colleagues, staff, stakeholders.
  • Resonate with and share a deep commitment to our values:
    • We Close Gaps, Open Doors, and SMASH Barriers.
    • We Value Tech as a Tool to Scale Social Impact.
    • We Lead with Racial Justice and Reflect the Communities We Serve.
    • We Honor Distances Traveled, Not Just Finish Lines.
    • We Challenge with Urgency, Respect, and Purpose.
    • We Don't Just Talk. Positive Intent Must Lead to Positive Action.
Compensation

Salary range: $185,000 - $200,000.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, 401(k), professional development stipend, paid time off, volunteer time, flexible spending accounts (i.e. parking, transit, medical and dependent care), and student loan repayment.

Our collaborative office is located in Oakland's dynamic Uptown District.

We are seeking candidates with a personal commitment to equity, social justice, and innovation-values that are embedded in our culture. We are committed to representation and inclusion, and we welcome applicants with diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds.

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