Chief Development Officer - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Another Source•Oakland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Another Source's client, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA), is recruiting a Chief Development Officer to join their team in Oakland, CA (hybrid, 1–2 days per week onsite). BBBSBA has been transforming lives through mentorship for over 100 years, connecting youth with caring adults to ignite potential and expand opportunity. The organization is currently in the quiet phase of a multi-year campaign to expand its reach and deepen its impact across the region. This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving strategy across fundraising, marketing, and communications. The Chief Development Officer will partner closely with the CEO, Board, and Campaign Committee to advance a major capacity campaign and scale the organization’s visibility, influence, and revenue. This position offers the chance to build relationships, tell powerful stories, and lead teams toward meaningful impact in an environment where the mission is deeply felt and highly visible in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gifts and campaign leadership
Proven success leading high-performing teams and achieving multi-million-dollar fundraising goals
Strong track record cultivating and closing major gifts ($10K+), corporate partnerships, and foundation support
Experience overseeing or partnering closely with marketing and communications functions
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Familiarity with the Bay Area philanthropic landscape
Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and leveraging data to drive strategy

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Experience leading or supporting a capital or capacity campaign
Background in planned giving, digital fundraising, or brand strategy
CFRE certification or similar credential
Experience in youth development, mentoring, or mission-driven nonprofit organizations

Responsibilities

Lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy spanning major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, events, and planned giving
Personally manage and grow a portfolio of 60–75 major donors, cultivating gifts of $10K+
Partner with executive leadership and board members to advance a multi-year campaign and secure transformational gifts
Oversee and elevate marketing and communications efforts to strengthen brand awareness and donor engagement
Guide storytelling across platforms—campaign messaging, digital content, annual reports, and community engagement
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team across development, marketing, and communications (5–6 FTEs)
Use data, forecasting, and donor insights to inform strategy and drive revenue growth
Represent BBBSBA externally, building partnerships across the philanthropic and corporate community
Strengthen internal systems and operations, including CRM strategy, donor stewardship, and reporting