Development Director

Fundraising and Revenue Generation:

• Lead all fundraising efforts for Repair the World Bay Area and Repair the World Chicago, developing and executing local strategies aligned with national development priorities.
• Own and achieve annual fundraising goals across both markets through a diversified portfolio of individual donors, foundations, federations, and corporate partners.
• Actively solicit gifts through one-on-one meetings, proposals, and strategic engagement opportunities, and build a robust prospect pipeline.

Major Donor Engagement: The Solel Collective:

• Lead efforts to grow and steward local communities of $10,000+ donors, cultivating new members and strengthening a culture of major giving.
• Serve as the primary staff partner to the Bay Area and Chicago Solel Collective chairs.
• Design and execute high-impact engagement opportunities, including service experiences, briefings, and events that connect Solel Collective members to Repair’s mission and impact.

Strategy, Planning, and Internal Partnership:

• Partner closely with the national development team to align on strategy, coordinate donor engagement, and contribute to national campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with local and national leadership on portfolio strategy, funder communications, and meeting preparation.
• Manage an active portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies to move relationships toward investment.