PEPPERWOOD FOUNDATION
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

 
 

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OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
 

POSITION OVERVIEW
Pepperwood Foundation seeks an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Development (Director) to lead and grow its comprehensive fundraising program.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will provide strategic leadership for individual giving, major gifts, annual and legacy giving, foundation relations, donor stewardship, and future fundraising initiatives. The Director will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to strengthen existing donor relationships, while expanding Pepperwood's reach to new generations of philanthropists, particularly in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and technology communities.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser who is equally comfortable developing strategy and personally engaging donors. The successful candidate will bring the confidence to make a significant gift ask, coupled with the emotional intelligence and humility to listen first, build trust, and understand what motivates each donor.

The Director will inherit a strong foundation of relationships and a talented team, while also having the opportunity to assess the current development operation and determine how it should evolve. Pepperwood anticipates adding a Major Gifts Officer in the future but will look to the incoming Director to help shape the timing, structure, and priorities of that investment.

The organization is also beginning to think about its future as a potential global hub for fire stewardship, creating exciting possibilities for major fundraising and potentially a future capital campaign.

LOCATION

  • Sonoma County, CA

  • Hybrid – three days in office per week

YOU ARE

  • A passionate fundraising professional who knows how to establish a culture of philanthropy characterized by mutual respect, active listening, collaboration, accountability, and trust.

  • Passionate about land preservation, environmental education, and conservation.

  • A strong and caring leader, who nurtures and mentors staff with compassion.

  • Comfortable working with long-time donors and planned giving donors.

  • Creative and strategic in your approach to reach new donors.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000

Benefits include:

  • Employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Employer-covered Chiro/Acupuncture and Group Life

    • 15 vacation days (minimum) accrued annually

    • 40 hours (5 days) paid sick leave

    • 13 paid holidays, in addition to the week off between Christmas and New Year’s

Work Environment
Pepperwood is located on a remote mountain top midway between Calistoga and Windsor, CA—accessible only by car or bicycle. Work is performed primarily in their state-of-the-art facility, but occasionally in the outdoors on uneven terrain at elevations up to 1,500 feet, in conditions that may include wind, rain, dust, and exposure to wildlife and insects. The nearest medical facility is approximately 15 minutes away     and cell service is limited. Work schedules may include weekends or early starts.

EQUITY STATEMENT
Pepperwood Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship status, reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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