ABILITY NOW BAY AREA
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

 
 

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID.

ABOUT ABILITY NOW BAY AREA

Ability Now Bay Area (ANBA) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in leading full, self-directed, and meaningful lives. ANBA provides a range of innovative programs, vocational training, community-based activities, advocacy, and health and wellness services that increase independence and create lasting opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Salary: $150,000 - $160,000

  • Benefits include:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Retirement benefits

    • Generous PTO and paid holidays

    • Professional development opportunities

 YOU ARE

  • A transformative fundraising strategist who can build ANBA’s development function from the ground up—creating the frameworks, systems, segmentation strategies, and multi-year plan the organization has never had but urgently needs.

  • A mission-driven advocate who deeply understands the experiences and challenges faced by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families—and can translate that understanding into compelling cases for support.

  • A data-informed, tech-savvy fundraiser with recent, real-world experience using modern outreach methods, donor segmentation, and digital tools to engage different generations, grow visibility, and reach new donor audiences across Northern California’s deep philanthropic landscape.

  • A confident, inspiring communicator—someone who can speak persuasively face-to-face, motivate the Board, guide the Executive Director, and bring clarity, direction, and best-practice fundraising expertise to a team still developing its fundraising “muscle.”

  • A collaborative, strategic leader who can partner closely with the Board and Executive Director to develop realistic revenue targets, articulate a path to success, diversify funding beyond government sources, and strengthen ANBA’s brand and community footprint to fuel long-term growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Development plays a key leadership role in advancing ANBA’s mission by developing and executing a multi-year fund development and marketing plan. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on the Leadership Team, this role oversees individual giving, institutional fundraising, events, marketing, and donor engagement while strengthening long-term revenue growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, Implementation & Operational Oversight

  • Lead revenue strategy development, implementation, and operations across non-governmental revenue sources.

  • Develop and execute individual and institutional giving, grants, events, and pipeline development initiatives.

Marketing & Brand Leadership

  • Develop and implement a marketing and brand strategy to elevate ANBA’s mission visibility.

Donor & Partner Engagement

  • Responsible for a comprehensive donor stewardship program through communication, events, and personal outreach.

  • Cultivate partnerships and relationships that generate new revenue opportunities.

  • Develop and implement short-, intermediate-, and long-term solicitation strategies for top prospects.

Financial Accountability

  • Partner with leadership and the Board to develop and achieve annual revenue goals.

 Staff Management

  • Recruit, supervise, and mentor development staff, volunteers, and consultants.

Board Development

  • Support Board members in donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.

  • Participate in Board and Committee recruitment.

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

  • Passion for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Track record of meeting ambitious fundraising goals.

  • Four years of success managing fundraising programs, including major gifts.

  • Strong leadership, strategy development, and team management skills.

  • Superior communication and presentation skills.

  • Success engaging board members and high-level volunteers.

  • Experience in PR, communications, marketing, and digital media.

  • Business planning experience and strong business acumen.

  • Capital campaign experience preferred.

  • Supervisory experience of at least one year required.

  • Experience managing volunteer teams preferred.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRMs, and research tools.

  • High ethical and professional standards.

  • Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for business use.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle in compliance with California law.

  • Ability to sit for up to two hours at a time.

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

  • Visual acuity for computer and reading tasks.

EQUITY STATEMENT

Ability Now Bay Area is committed to building an inclusive and equitable organization. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO APPLY

For more information or to apply for the Director of Development position, please upload your resume and cover letter here. All applications will be kept confidential, and every applicant will receive a response.