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Who We Are

At Hamilton Families, our mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families in our community. Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing to families in times of need, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. At Hamilton Families, we believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here. We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where all people and families have a safe and stable place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

What You’ll Do

We’re excited to be adding a Director of Development to our growing team! This is an engaging and rewarding opportunity that plays an integral role within the organization. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with our participants and contributing to the fight against homelessness. The Director of Development will report directly to the Chief Development Officer and be part of the Development team. This individual will lead key aspects of fundraising, partnership development, data management, and supervision of the development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a development professional interested in working on an important issue in our community with an engaged board of directors and an outstanding, committed staff.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to execute annual fundraising goals and communication plans
• Lead team fundraising efforts and contribute to the development of major gift programs and campaigns
• Manage, mentor, and train a team the development staff members
• Oversee donor data management, reporting, integrity, and systems in Salesforce
• Design and implement strategic stewardship plans for individual, institutional, and major donors
• Partner with the Communications Director to execute fundraising-related external communications through various channels
• Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors and volunteers
• Lead major fundraising appeals, campaigns, and events
• Support board members in advancing individual and institutional giving
• Foster a collaborative philanthropy culture across the organization with leadership and program teams.
• Perform other duties as requested

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals
• Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures
• Organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships with potential donors

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience
• A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs
• 3+ years in a managerial position
• Knowledge of the Bay Area philanthropic landscape
• Experience in nonprofit or social service sector fundraising
• Self-motivated and able to lead projects or collaborate as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with donor database software; Salesforce reporting preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software

We encourage applicants to apply even if they feel they do not meet all the listed criteria. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development within our team. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to succeed together.

Why Choose Us

• Our commitment to welcome all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and keen ability to challenge established thinking
• Enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Wellness and commuter benefit programs
• Paid time off and holidays

Our Values

• Resourceful
• Helpful/ “Yes, And”
• Growth Mindset
• Data Informed
• EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive

Compensation Range: $112,000 annual salary

Position Type: Exempt

Union Representation: No

Location: Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum. Additionally, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.