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Deputy Director of DevelopmentSan Diego LGBT Community Center • San Diego, CA, USA
Deputy Director of Development

Deputy Director of Development

San Diego LGBT Community Center • San Diego, CA, USA
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WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 75 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Development plays a key leadership role in advancing the mission of The San Diego LGBT Community Center by supporting and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive both annual and long-term revenue goals. Working closely with the Senior Director of Development, this position helps shape development plans, manages day-to-day departmental operations, and directly supervises key development staff. The Deputy Director oversees select fundraising initiatives and campaigns, manages a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, and plays a critical role in cultivating and stewarding relationships across all giving levels to grow contributed revenue.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership & Management

  • Partner with the Senior Director of Development to implement, monitor, and evaluate annual and long-term fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Supervise members of the development team, which may include gift officers, operations / database staff, and / or event personnel, according to skill set.
  • Serve as acting lead for the development department in the absence of the Senior Director of Development.
  • Track, analyze, and report on key fundraising metrics, including revenue projections and team performance indicators.

Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement

  • Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major corporate donors and prospects, with a focus on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Represent the organization at community events, donor functions, and public engagements to expand visibility and strengthen relationships.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of donor and prospect data within the CRM system.
  • Help evolve and execute comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with mission, strategic goals, and financial needs.
  • Contribute to research and implementation of innovative fundraising strategies that respond to emerging trends and opportunities.
  • Take ownership of achieving individual revenue targets and identifying new opportunities for growth through strategic fundraising initiatives.
  • Campaigns & Special Events

  • Lead planning and execution of select fundraising activities, including Dining Out For Life San Diego.
  • Oversee stewardship and recognition events to enhance donor satisfaction and retention.
  • Partner with and provide support to staff to ensure all logistical elements of fundraising efforts are completed accurately and on time, including acknowledgments, rentals, and reporting, enabling successful campaign execution.
  • Donor Stewardship & Communications

  • Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, businesses, and other key stakeholders.
  • Oversee donor acknowledgment and stewardship activities to ensure a high level of engagement, transparency, and retention.
  • Coordinate with program, finance, and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and accurate impact reporting.
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight

  • In partnership with development team members, create and manage fundraising budgets and tracking tools to support revenue forecasting and strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities and progress toward goals for senior leadership and the Board, as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to develop annual event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure timely processing of vendor payments.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Education / Experience : Minimum 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience.
  • Professional Skills : Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. ability to interact with various types of donors and community members; strong planning and organizational skills; comfort making connections through phone calls; ability to track and report on goals.
  • Personal Skills : Outgoing and personable; comfort with speaking about donations; familiarity with the LGBTQ+ communities and the work of The Center
  • Technology Skills : Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite.
  • Language Skills : Fluency in English.
  • preferred QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or CFRE certification is a plus. At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Language Skills : Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
  • Public Speaking & Media Engagement : Comfortable representing the organization at public events, press opportunities, and donor briefings.
  • Digital Fundraising Tools : Experience using digital platforms for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, or peer-to-peer fundraising, particularly Raiser's Edge, Classy, and Mailchimp.
  • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

    Compensation : The pay range for this position is $88,000 to $92,000 per year and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Exempt position.

    Benefits : The Center offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, a 401(k) retirement plan (with company match), employer paid medical coverage through on base plan with optional buy up medical plans available), voluntary dental and vision plan options, out-of-pocket optional coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children, full-time and part-time schedules, generous vacation and holiday benefits, and opportunities for promotion and advancement.

    Please review the current job openings by clicking the button below. If you believe you possess the heart and skills for any of these (or any other) exciting job opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Instructions for how to apply are included in each job announcement. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The San Diego LGBT Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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