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Director of Philanthropy Jobs in Oceanside, CA at WRC
Title: Director of Philanthropy
Company: WRC
Location: Oceanside, CA
Company Description WRC is a nonprofit organization based in Oceanside, CA, founded in 1974 in response to the urgent need for support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in North San Diego County. Over time, WRC expanded its services to include an emergency shelter and transitional housing, where families can live for up to two years while healing and rebuilding their lives after abuse. Each year, WRC serves thousands of adults and children through free counseling, support groups, case management, community education, emergency food and clothing, emergency housing, a 24-hour crisis hotline, legal assistance, court advocacy, and sexual assault response services. Guided by the belief that all people deserve lives free from domestic violence and sexual assault, WRC focuses on both direct services and prevention education to help end the cycle of violence. The organization is committed to reviving courage and empowering the lives of survivors through compassionate and comprehensive support.
Role Description The Director of Philanthropy is a full-time, on-site role located in Oceanside, CA, responsible for leading WRC’s fundraising strategy and cultivating a culture of philanthropy across the organization. This role oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive giving programs, including annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and researching prospective donors, building and maintaining strong relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners, and creating stewardship plans that ensure meaningful engagement and ongoing support. The Director of Philanthropy will collaborate with leadership and program staff to align fundraising priorities with organizational needs, prepare compelling proposals and impact reports, and manage fundraising events and campaigns. This position also leads the creation of systems, policies, and metrics to track fundraising performance and supports the Board and executive team in their philanthropic outreach.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in philanthropy and fundraising leadership, including experience developing and managing comprehensive giving programs.
- Proficiency in Planned Giving and related strategies to engage donors in legacy and long-term support.
- Experience in Annual Giving, including campaign planning, donor segmentation, and year-round engagement.
- Strong skills in Prospect Research, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential donors.
- Commitment to effective Stewardship, including donor relationship management, recognition, and impact reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and present to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
- Experience in nonprofit or social services settings, ideally in organizations serving survivors of violence or trauma.
- Strong organizational, project management, and data analysis skills, including
