Chief Development Officer
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Chief of Development Officer |
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Executive Director |
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ABOUT THE ED FUND: Founded in 2003 the Oakland Public Education Fund leads the investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. We do this by helping Oakland communities build and manage resources, partnerships, and public engagement essential to improving public education. OUR WORK: The Oakland Public Education Fund is a nonprofit that leads the development of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. We have helped raise over $200M for Oakland kids, placed 10,000 volunteers in local classrooms, and fiscally sponsored more than 150 education-related projects. Learn more about our work and mission at www.oaklandedfund.org. |
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ABOUT THE ROLE: The Oakland Public Education Fund seeks a passionate and entrepreneurial Chief Development Officer to lead all aspects of fundraising for the organization. Possessing the knowledge and interpersonal communication skills to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising program, develop strategies, and plan for a portfolio of donors and prospects, the CDO will lead fundraising initiatives and activities to support and grow the agency’s programs, mission, and vision. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the executive team, the CDO will lead and inspire the development team, support the ED and Board of Directors by fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization, establish strategies to increase contributed revenue to meet agency goal, while managing a personal portfolio of funders across individual, philanthropic, and corporate funders. The CDO manages a robust Development Team including a Development & Partnerships Manager, a Grants Specialist, and a Senior Manager of Development Operations. They are also supported by an Executive Director with knowledge and experience in fundraising, plus an active and engaged Development Committee of the Board. The CDO will possess the knowledge, creativity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to support robust philanthropic goals. The ideal candidate is strategic and able to operationalize, is a positive leader, energetic and engaging, with an upbeat disposition and a ‘can do’ approach. The CDO will lead with a hands-on approach with agency staff embracing change while promoting an agency culture of dignity, and respect, and driving outcomes while remaining committed to consistently learning and growing. |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fundraising and Development:
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISCLOSURE: The Oakland Public Education Fund is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to improving our organization and know that part of it means to better reflect the people we serve. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities. |
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