Sr. Director of Development
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of non-profit leadership (may include experience at the Associate Director level) or similar experience in a senior leadership role with a consistent and significant track record of success a
- Fluency with donor databases, preferably Salesforce
- Proficient in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of racial justice issues and commitment to championing causes that serve low-income and communities of color
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and strategically, navigate complex and multifaceted challenges and opportunities, and apply creativity, sound judgment, and strong organizational and planni
- Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, interpersonal skills and consensus-building skills, with the ability to confidently represent the organization with funders and effectively en
- Strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative, compassionate, and team-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to build trust, motivate high-performing teams, foster accountability, and devel
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, to meetings and conferences throughout the state and possibly other locations
Full description
Greenlining is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Greenlining is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace that values equity. We welcome applications from immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people with lived experience in poverty.
Job Title: Sr. Director of Development
Classification: Exempt, Non-Union, 35-Hour Work Week
Reports to: VP of Development/Communications/Events
Grade Level: 35
Overview:
The Greenlining Institute works towards a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change.
We work with communities of color to:
- Understand and analyze the racist barriers to economic opportunity.
- Demand accountability from the public and private sectors to combat injustice.
- Foster consensus-building that produces long-term change and success.
- Bridge research and policy to spearhead innovative strategies at the intersections of racial, economic, and climate equity.
To achieve our vision, we focus on four strategic issue areas:
- Economic Equity
- Climate Equity
- Transformative Communities
- Leadership Academy
The Greenlining Institute is deeply committed to justice and equity not just in the work we do in communities, but also within our organization. We actively work to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace that values lived experience, community wisdom, and racial equity. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experiences in historically marginalized communities.
Please note: you are not required to list your academic institution if you prefer not to disclose that information. To learn more about our work and impact, please visit.
The Opportunity:
The Greenlining Institute seeks a strategic, Senior Director of Development to build on its legacy of advancing economic opportunity and empowering communities of color. Operating with a high degree of independent authority and reporting directly to executive leadership, the Senior Director drives division-wide revenue strategies and cross-functional financial sustainability. This leader oversees the cultivation and stewardship of institutional philanthropy, corporate partners, financial institutions, public-sector funders, and individual donors including DAFs and high net worth donors, while actively identifying and leveraging diverse funding mechanisms—including Program Related Investments (PRIs) and high-impact event sponsorships—to expand the organization’s resource base and secure long-term growth.