Development Director

Resources Legacy Fund

Development Director coordinating fundraising activities at Resources Legacy Fund. Lead and provide direction to the development team for nonprofit fundraising efforts.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and coordinate fundraising activities across the organization
Provide direction and leadership to RLF’s development team
Support RLF’s principal fundraisers in improving partnerships
Maintain organizational knowledge of key donors and prospects
Directly supervise development team
Develop internal systems, policies, and processes for effective philanthropy
Build and manage the technology infrastructure to support donor engagement
Prepare analyses/dashboards on fundraising activities
Develop systems and processes for coordinating development activities
Strengthen RLF’s fundraising performance with current donors
Research and evaluate new potential funders
Model effective development strategy and practices
Collaborate with colleagues to understand RLF’s work

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising
Broad knowledge of fundraising approaches for multiple donor audiences
Experience in supporting a president, executive leadership team, and program staff
Experience designing fundraising operations, systems, and teams
Experience leveraging modern data management practices and technology
Previous experience in climate and environmental organizations
Knowledge of fundraising principles, ethics, compliance, and best practices
Exceptional composition, editing, and spoken communication skills
Ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous projects
Flexibility in working style with a wide range of personality types
Commitment to building a positive and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan with a 5% match
Generous paid time off
Alternate Fridays off work schedule
Technology allowance
Student loan repayment assistance
Mental health benefits
Approximately 16 paid holidays per year
Calm app subscription

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingdata managementdonor engagementdevelopment strategyfundraising operationssystems designpolicy developmentprocess developmentanalysesdashboard preparation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproject managementcollaborationflexibilityorganizational skillseditingcompositioninterpersonal skillscommitment to inclusivity