Charity Search Group San Diego , CA 92145
Posted 1 week ago
Position Title: Senior Director of Development
Reports to:Chief Development Officer
Position: Full-Time, Exempt
Location:
Onsite, located in San Diego
About Workshops For Warriors
Workshops for Warriors® (WFW) is a fully audited, board-governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The mission of WFW is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third-party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.
WFW is an inflection point, poised for expansion throughout the nation. With strong investment from both corporate partners and individual philanthropy, we have been able to grow our programs significantly, while maintaining a 94% placement rate for our graduates. We have recently expanded our presence in San Diego and have plans to grow our footprint nationally.
We are rebuilding American manufacturing, one veteran at a time.
The Opportunity
WFW has seen tremendous growth in fundraising results recently, allowing us to expand our program offerings and assist more veterans in securing good-paying, stable, and dignified careers. We seek an experienced fundraising leader to build a comprehensive fundraising program, including the necessary administrative infrastructure to expand our corporate partnerships, foundation grants, major gifts, and monthly donor programs. You will formalize a growth strategy and drive our expansion to a $25M annual fundraising program.
If you are passionate about helping veterans and excited about building from the ground up to achieve ambitious fundraising goals, this is the role for you.
The Role
The Senior Director of Development will develop comprehensive annual fundraising plans to achieve ambitious goals across multiple revenue streams. As a senior leader, this role involves working closely with the Chief Development Officer to maintain a strong pipeline of current and future donors through consistent stewardship of existing partners and timely identification and cultivation of new donors. Additionally, the Senior Director will collaborate with the Director of Marketing and program delivery staff to create compelling fundraising appeals across various communication channels, including online giving, corporate partnerships, pitch decks, event sponsorships, and grant proposals.
This position also entails developing, growing, and stewarding relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations to support Workshops for Warriors. The ideal candidate, passionate about veteran transition, will build nationwide engagement and attract support to expand our mission across the country.
The Senior Director of Development will be a strategic thinker and deliberate implementer, serving as a thought partner to the Chief Development Officer. This role combines a goal-oriented attitude with a long-term vision for success, playing a crucial part in establishing benchmark reporting and standard operating procedures to aid our transformation from a grassroots organization to a national changemaker.
Impact Areas
Strategic Development and Fundraising
Data Management and Reporting
Marketing and Presentation
Corporate and Employee Engagement
Requirements
Benefits
Workshops for Warriors has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Mariya Yurukova at mariya@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com
Workshops for Warriors is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.
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