Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition is seeking a Development Officer. This position reports to the Development Director and collaborates closely with SVBC staff to execute development strategies that support and advance the organization's funding goals and priorities. The Development Officer will be involved in various activities related to securing grants, managing campaign appeals, and cultivating corporate, foundation, and individual donations, along with other assigned projects.
About Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition:
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is a non-profit membership-based organization founded in 1993 that seeks to build healthy and just communities. They are proud of the extraordinary impact they have had over the past 30 years in improving local infrastructure and normalizing bicycling for transportation in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Additionally, they are excited about the potential to address challenging local and global issues through the humble bicycle. SVBC stands among peer organizations in the nine Bay Area counties as one of the largest bike coalitions in North America. Their strategic plan provides further insight into SVBC’s vision, strategy, and priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage a major gift portfolio and direct the efforts of annual gifts officer
Oversee an annual portfolio of corporate, foundation and government sponsorship relationships and funding opportunities
Provides expertise on the development of reports and KPIs related to fundraising performance and core development metrics to effectively measure fundraising progress and prospect-to-donor conversion
Assists with strategic direction and oversight for analysis of pipeline activity and movement to drive strategic planning across development department
Conduct research to identify net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to prospective donors, potential investors, or general donor markets
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs
Design and edit promotional publications, such as development brochures, pitch deck, etc.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, foundation, corporate, and government officials and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities
Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs
Prepare reports and presentations documenting funding impact, successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement
Attend conferences and convenings to stay abreast of fundraising trends
Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research skills to encourage new or increased contributions
Assist with special stewardship and fundraising events (e.g., Bike to the Future, Membership Party, Summit, Bike to the Future, etc.)
Qualifications
Five years of related full-time-equivalent experience required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, email marketing platforms (ex. Mailchimp), website CMS systems (ex. Squarespace), fundraising (e.g., Funraise), and event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent, etc.).
Experience with Salesforce CRM management.
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to deal with individuals at all levels of staff and other external stakeholders. Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Embraces growth mindset; seeks opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and incorporate lessons learned.
Fosters a welcoming environment. Commitment to advancing racial, social, and environmental justice.
The Development Officer will exhibit proactive customer service and be results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Prior experience on a development team is essential.
Additional desired qualifications:
Experience with grant writing and Board development
Experience working with local jurisdictions and navigating public outreach projects or campaigns
Demonstrated resilience and problem-solving skills to navigate non-profit transitions and organizational change
Compensation
Annual salary is a salaried exempt, full-benefits; salary range is $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience. SVBC offers a competitive benefits package including professional development, work-life balance, PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with employer match.
To Apply
Send a compelling cover letter and resume, saved in PDF Format, to jobs@bikesiliconvalley.org. Please include "Development Officer, [YOUR NAME]" in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
