Development Director
Desired start in June 2024
Desired start in June 2024
Greater Farallones Association (GFA) is the primary nonprofit partner of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. GFA conducts joint research, conservation, and education to support healthy ecosystems in the Sanctuaries, which comprise one of the most diverse and bountiful marine environments in the world, an area of 4,581 square miles off the northern and central California coast. With approximately 30 staff members, GFA’s annual budget of around $4M is supported by a diverse mix of government grants, program service contracts, private philanthropy, and donated services. This position is based in San Francisco located in the National Marine Sanctuary office in a beautiful historic building on Crissy Field in the Presidio, and is remote-hybrid.
Greater Farallones Association aims to foster justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our organization, and in the broader fields of ocean conservation, environmental education, and nonprofit management. All staff members are expected to bring a demonstrated commitment to developing the skills needed to build and sustain an inclusive, thriving, and effective workplace.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development is responsible for planning and executing the long-term strategic vision for GFA’s success as the primary nonprofit partner to marine sanctuaries in Northern California. The position directs all fundraising and outreach efforts, including cultivating relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. In further developing a strong base of support for GFA’s mission, the Director of Development will be responsible for growing revenue from existing supporters and building a robust long-term major donor engagement and planned-giving program. This position manages the financial and human resources of the Development and Communications Department, including directly supervising staff and contractors. The position will require a high level of collaboration, communication, and coordination with the GFA program and finance staff as well as our sanctuary partners.
Specific Duties
Preferred Qualifications
Employee Status and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt staff position with Greater Farallones Association. The starting annual salary is $100,000-$130,000 FTE, and the overall pay range is currently set at $100,000 – $160,000, depending on the employee’s success in the role. Greater Farallones Association offers excellent benefits, including fully paid Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life Insurance, and the option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references—all in a single PDF—to jobs@farallones.org. Your cover letter should address your experience fundraising and communicating with donors and your commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Professional references should include immediate supervisors familiar with your work performance and capacity to succeed. Applications received by May 10th will be given priority consideration.
Greater Farallones Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; national origin; ancestry; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions; reproductive decision making; status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking; genetic information; medical condition; disability, physical or mental; age (for persons over 40); or military or veteran status.