Regional Director, Inland Empire

Junior Achievement of Southern CA•San Bernardino, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director serves as the senior leader for Junior Achievement of Southern California’s Inland Empire office and region, providing strategic direction and accountability for regional performance. The role leads fundraising, board engagement, community partnerships, program oversight, staff development, budgeting, and regional operations. As the organization’s primary representative in the region, the Director is accountable for revenue, student impact, external partnerships, and organizational goals. This is a full-time, exempt, in-office position based at 170 S. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, California, serving the Inland Empire region. The role involves regular travel throughout the region for school, community, partner, donor, board, and business engagement activities. The Director reports to the President & CEO and partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer & SVP and the Chief Impact & Relationships Officer. The salary range is $80,000–$90,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Over 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, business development, education, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in achieving revenue growth, cultivating strategic partnerships, and leading fundraising initiatives.
Proven ability to translate a nonprofit organization’s primary purpose into successful individual programs that positively and measurably impact target constituents.
Experience working with boards, executive leaders, and community stakeholders while leading high-performing teams and complex organizational initiatives.
Strong financial, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, California-insured transportation for work-related travel throughout the area.
Willingness and ability to work in person at all offices and participate in business outreach activities.
Passion for the organization’s mission and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

Provide regional leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for performance, priorities, and organizational effectiveness.
Translate the organization’s strategic plan into regional goals, priorities, budgets, and performance metrics.
Monitor results, resources, compliance, risks, and opportunities to support effective execution and continuous improvement in student impact.
Collaborate with organizational and cross-regional leaders to advance organizational priorities, regional growth, and school district partnerships.
Lead regional fundraising strategy and build a diversified revenue pipeline aligned with budget goals.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate, foundation, government, individual, and community partners, including major donors and sponsors.
Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, and other funding opportunities.
Partner with development staff, organizational leaders, and board members on donor engagement, community outreach, and revenue growth; maintain accurate CRM records and reporting.
Serve as the primary staff liaison to the regional board in partnership with the Board Chair and board leadership.
Prepare and lead board meetings and support board communication and governance.
Recruit, develop, and engage board members to advance fundraising, advocacy, and community visibility.
Build partnerships with school districts, educators, and community stakeholders to support program success and regional expansion.
Lead program growth and quality, expanding student reach, volunteer engagement, and community impact.
Monitor program outcomes, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback.
Lead and develop regional staff through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and professional development.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing culture that supports organizational goals and employee success.
Represent the organization across business, education, nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors.
Increase regional visibility and engagement by connecting community partners with programs, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and board service.
Travel throughout the Inland Empire for school, community, partner, donor, board, and business engagement activities.