Position – National Director of Development Location: San Francisco, CA 826 National is seeking a National Director of Development to help implement all fundraising and public relations initiatives. These initiatives include corporate, foundation, and government partnerships, individual giving, and major donor solicitation. The role entails all aspects of fundraising including planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring. The National Director of Development is responsible for raising the National office budget of over $900,000, as well as assisting in raising money on a national scale to support the larger network’s $5 million budget. We have a goal of tripling the organization’s revenue within five years. This is a full­time position that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the 826 National team. At times, this position requires travel and out­of­hours work, on evenings and weekends. Responsibilities:

Work closely with the CEO to implement strategies that meet aggressive annual and long­term fundraising goals

Develop and implement a fundraising plan for 826 National including prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship development

Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with existing and prospective corporate, foundation, and individual funding sources

Prepare high­quality grant proposals, project budgets, and year­end reports Work with members of the National team on initiatives as needed Communicate and work with Executive Directors and development colleagues from

all chapters and ScholarMatch to coordinate nationwide proposals and fundraising initiatives, track progress, and ensure fulfillment of commitments

Effectively manage and track donor cultivation activities in database and donor/grants calendars. Ensure that appropriate recognition and reporting occurs for all donations, grants and contracts

Create and work with external designers on annual reports Oversee the development of communication materials for CEO/leaders going on

visits (e.g., talking points, solicitation materials, fundraising plans) Provide the CEO and board members with timely reports and updates on

fundraising progress for quarterly board meetings, as well as on ad hoc basis Qualifications:

A flexible, creative, entrepreneurial spirit who has a demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of 826 National

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability and maturity to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences

At least 5­10 years of fundraising experience, with a record of actively securing gifts from national corporations, foundations, and individual donors

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience working with nonprofit and/or educational organizations and holding

fiscal responsibilities; proven track record of maintaining fiscal integrity and budget compliance

Comprehensive experience using Salesforce.com (and/or a sophisticated fundraising database) to track donor information and produce reports

Energetic, hardworking, and an enthusiastic team player Proven organizational and project management skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred Bilingual language and writing skills are a plus

Position is open until filled. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, and vision care, paid holidays, 15 days of annual vacation for the first two years of employment, then 20 days annually after.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following materials to Lindsey Bourne, Finance & Operations Manager, at lindsey@826national.org:

• Resume • Detailed cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant experience • Writing sample • Three references

826 National is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks persons of color, women, LGBT applicants and differently­abled persons for this position.