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

Another Source's client, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, is recruiting a Chief Development Officer to join their team in Oakland, CA (hybrid, 1–2 days per week onsite). 

Be part of something BIGGER than yourself. 

Helping kids realize their potential—one relationship at a time. 

Here's a little about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area: 

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has been changing lives through the power of mentorship. Serving youth across nine Bay Area counties, BBBSBA connects young people with caring adult mentors (“Bigs”) to ignite potential and expand opportunity—especially for those who need it most. 

The impact is real and measurable: 

• 511 Bay Area youth matched with mentors 

• 148,850 hours of professional support delivered 

• 100% of youth in the program aimed higher in school 

As the organization enters an exciting phase of growth, BBBSBA is in the quiet phase of a multi-year campaign to expand its reach and deepen its impact across the region. This is a pivotal moment to join a mission-driven organization with both legacy and momentum. Learn more about their impact: https://www.bbbsba.org/our-impact/ 

About this role: 

This is more than a fundraising leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of mentorship across the Bay Area. 

The Chief Development Officer  is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving strategy across fundraising, marketing, and communications. Partnering closely with the CEO, Board, and Campaign Committee, this leader will play a central role in advancing a major capacity campaign and scaling the organization’s visibility, influence, and revenue. 

If you’re energized by building relationships, telling powerful stories, and leading teams toward meaningful impact, this role offers the chance to do that work in an environment where the mission is deeply felt, and highly visible in the community. 

Scope & Impact: 

• 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 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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 

What's in it for you: 

• Salary: $160,000 – $175,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus eligibility 

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Life and disability insurance 

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and more 

• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays 

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility 

• Technology stipend 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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