Director of Silicon Valley Philanthropy - Remote

Overview

The Director of Silicon Valley Philanthropy will be responsible for securing new streams of revenue from the emergent philanthropic landscape in Silicon Valley, contributing to the sustainability of KQED's vibrant and essential public service. This new position will develop philanthropic support from a portfolio of ultra-high net worth individuals, family foundations, and entities such as family offices, LLCs, and philanthropic advisories, often complex in nature. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the philanthropic culture within Silicon Valley and will build a new portfolio of giving by surfacing, cultivating, and inspiring new donors and funders. This position will work together with KQED's major gifts and grants teams, sometimes in joint cultivation with existing relationship managers, as well as with KQED leadership (executive and volunteer), to identify compelling gift opportunities and create a pathway to major gifts in support of news and programming, education services, and next-generation media platforms. This role calls for unconventional thinking and approaches, resilience to obstacles, and creativity in reaching alignment and innovation, both internally and externally.

In Short

• Build a portfolio of major donors and prospects capable of significant philanthropy (7-to-8 figures).
• Develop and implement strategies to increase giving in relation to philanthropic advisors, donor-advised funds, and family foundations.
• Undertake the full moves management cycle with this portfolio.
• Maximize giving in support of topical, issue-based programming and news at KQED.
• Serve as a thought leader and strategist to the Vice President of Philanthropy.
• Collaborate with frontline fundraising team members.
• Stay abreast of funding and philanthropic news and trends.
• Use research and data to unveil important intelligence.
• Leverage the KQED Board and other volunteers.
• Create reports and presentations showcasing the impact of your work.

Requirements

• 7-10 years experience working in Bay Area philanthropy.
• Track record of major and principal gifts work.
• Intimate familiarity with Bay Area philanthropy and institutions.
• Working knowledge of the technology sector and related areas.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to build a program.
• Experience consensus building around gift strategies.
• Sound judgment and ability to navigate gray areas.
• Fluency in complex gift vehicles and charitable entities.

Benefits

• Work hybrid between KQED's headquarters and remotely.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.
• Engage with diverse and inclusive storytelling.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals.