EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Exempt Position

Reports to: Chief Executive Office

Minimum Qualifications: 5 or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising

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ABOUT THE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

Established in 2016, the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center brings together high-quality committed partners in a safe, collaborative center to provide integrated services to victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault and child abuse.  
The SRFJC offers comprehensive, survivor-driven services at no cost to victims, including counseling, safety planning, crisis intervention, lethality assessments; legal staff who assist in preparing temporary domestic violence restraining order petitions; services from our on-site health and wellness center; permanent and temporary housing; and support services to survivors of human trafficking. 
Since its founding nine years ago, the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center has supported nearly 40,000 victims on their path to healing and hope.  We are part of the Family Justice Center Alliance which has been recognized as a best practice model by the U.S. Department of Justice.

For more information about our work please visit our website at www.SacramentoFJC.org

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ROLE

The Director of Development is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to advance the organization’s mission. Working closely with the CEO and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development develops fundraising goals and strategies that include major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events.  
The successful candidate will have a personal commitment to our mission and will be an experienced fundraiser. They will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be skillful at cultivating strong new and lasting relationships. As a member of the organization’s Executive team, the Director of Development will play a collaborative role in establishing and implementing the organization’s direction for the next several years.  

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RESPONSIBILITY

Fundraising:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.

• Lead all aspects of the fundraising cycle, including major gifts, grants administration, individual giving, planned giving, events, annual appeal, and external communications.

• Maintain and maximize donor database management program.

• Strategically identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects through a variety of development strategies, including visits, proposals and events.

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing donors.

• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.

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External Communications & Outreach:

• Oversee outreach efforts, including developing and managing outgoing communications (social media, website, newsletters etc.) and presenting / speaking about the organization in the community.

• Ensure all external communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

• Work with the CEO to develop and implement a public relations strategy that builds brand awareness and ensures a clear, compelling, highly visible external presence.

• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a successful track record of 5 or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising – including with major gifts and large-scale events.

• Skillful at building strong new and lasting relationships, networking, and stewarding a portfolio of contacts.

• Eagerness to set ambitious and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.

• Adept at leading communications and marketing across a broad array of channels, and the ability to serve as an ambassador for Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center.

• Strong organizational skills, extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.

• Excellent project planning and project management skills.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

• Passionate about improving the lives of those impacted by interpersonal violence.

• Knowledge of and commitment to trauma informed programming.

• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively with diverse colleagues and Board members. 

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COMPENSATION

Salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Additionally, The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center offers a comprehensive benefits package. 

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START DATE

May 2025

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TO APPLY

• To apply, email a resume to Cristin Fiorelli, CEO at FiorelliC@HopeThrivesHere.org 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (includes sexual harassment), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristic), or disability (medical and physical, including HIV and AIDS), political affiliation/opinion, military and veterans status, or request for family leave.