Senior Director of Philanthropy

Department: Fundraising

Location: Orange County, CA (CAC)

Compensation: $135,000 - $170,000 / year

• Live in San Diego, CA or Orange County, CA (able to network, meet with donors, etc)
• No in office work required but must live in area (or an immediate plan for relocation)
• Our HQ: San Diego, CA

• Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)

• Nicole Capretz, CEO

• Justice
• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Health
• Voice
• Safety
  
  

• Lead Philanthropy Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan
• Major Donor Development: Build strong relationships with major donors and prospects
• Partnerships: Foundations, government, and corporate (multi-year, 6- & 7- figure commitments)
• Campaigns & Events: Drive successful fundraising initiatives (inspire, engage, and expand donors)
• Donor Communications: Craft compelling stories, campaigns, and digital engagement strategies.
• Board Engagement: Mentor/train Board Members in their philanthropic and fundraising roles
• Team Leadership: Supervise and grow the Philanthropy Manager
• Team Culture: Foster a collaborative, enthusiastic culture of philanthropy
• Community Presence: Represent CAC at events and in community spaces
  
  
  

• Proven Fundraiser: 15+ years of nonprofit fundraising success (grown major donor programs)
• Major Donor Strategist: Skilled at identifying, cultivating, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Strategic Leader: Experienced in supervising staff and engaging boards
• Digitally Fluent: Comfortable leveraging emerging digital tools (e.g. AI, CRM systems)
• Understands the Bigger Picture: Grasps the political and climate landscape (policy & advocacy)
• Equity-Centered: Deeply committed to building a more fair and affordable future
• Passionate Visionary: Motivated to make a lasting difference in advancing climate justice.
  
  
  

• Salary: $135k to $170k/yr
• 403b w/ 4% Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision: 100% coverage for employee (dependents paid by employee)
• Paid Holidays: 27 (You read that right!!)
• PTO Days: Starts at 15 (Then w/ Tenure: 20 > 25 > 30 Days!)
• Cell Phone: $65 Stipend
• Transportation: $100 Stipend
• Salary Increase: $3k @ 5yrs (Then $5k One-Time Bonus Every 5yrs)