Development Director

Demonstrate a strong track record in driving development efforts in rapidly growing mission-oriented organizations, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area

Can demonstrate the ability to maintain strong long-term donor relationships

Have experience reading, interpreting, and providing financial reports for donors

Have a high degree of comfort with Salesforce or other fundraising database

Playworks offers the full package - great benefits, a fun place to work, and an opportunity to grow professionally. We offer:

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Chief Development Officer.

At Playworks, our starting salary takes into consideration internal pay equity, geographic pay differential, and robust external market data. We highly value transparency and equity within compensation and, therefore, are committed to adhering to established compensation pay points. The hiring salary for this position is $122,600.

A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) plans with employer match of up to 3% of salary, life insurance, employee-funded pre-tax health, and child care spending accounts.

Generous Flexible PTO policy with paid sick and holiday leave.

This is a hands-on, creative, playful, and fun-loving place to work, all while contributing to the success of our nation’s youth. So if you're ready to immerse yourself in the education sector, working on a rewarding set of challenges and if you've got the skills, experience, passion, and a team spirit, apply today!

Create, lead, and drive overarching fundraising strategy, operational plans, and all revenue activities to meet or exceed fundraising goals for the region.

Maintain high renewal rates

Maintain donor relationships and build new ones

Maximize upgrade opportunities for individual and institutional gifts

Increase revenue in all streams by 10% in FY26

Identify strategies to generate prospects to support impact  goals through 2027