Development Manager, California Fire Safe Council (Remote)

Development Manager

• *Organization:**

California Fire Safe Council

• *Job Type:**

Full Time

• *Job Summary**

The Development Manager will be responsible for working alongside the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to grow several newly launched unrestricted revenue streams for the organization. These include, but are not limited to, the Fire Safe Business Directory, Corporate Partner Program, and an individual donor program. The Development Manager will oversee the Fire Safe Business Directory and manage an associated portfolio of businesses to participate in the directory, solicit businesses to be Corporate Partners, and represent CFSC to a variety of stakeholders and partner organizations. The Development Manager will also lead development administration including our CRM, EveryAction. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional to join the organization to help grow CFSC’s unrestricted revenue while advancing a more fire resilient California.

• *Full Job Description**

• *About California Fire Safe Council:** The California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Sacramento, California. Our mission is to support community-led wildfire resilience efforts across the State of California through grant-making and education. CFSC supports a network of over 300 local Fire Safe Councils and other organizations performing critical wildfire mitigation, education, and preparedness activities in their community. CFSC administers funding from federal, state, and private sources, delivering funds to local community organizations for the planning and implementation of wildfire prevention activities such as defensible space, home hardening, fuels level management, community fire planning, and education. Since 2004, CFSC has provided more than 1,200 grants totaling more than $140M to build a wildfire and climate-resilient California. With the threat of wildfire looming ever-larger for many California communities, CFSC is redoubling its efforts to build strong local Fire Safe Councils and to fund and facilitate efforts in community wildfire preparedness, education, and mitigation. Through strong partnership and community-led action, CFSC builds wildfire-adapted communities throughout California.

• *CFSC’s Values**

• Transparency, collaboration, and accountability

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Intentional communication
• Cultivating a team atmosphere
• Commitment to quality improvement For additional information, please visit: cafiresafecouncil.org
• *Position Information**

The Development Manager will be responsible for working alongside the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to grow several newly launched unrestricted revenue streams for the organization. These include, but are not limited to, the Fire Safe Business Directory, Corporate Partner Program, and an individual donor program. The Development Manager will oversee the Fire Safe Business Directory and manage an associated portfolio of businesses to participate in the directory, solicit businesses to be Corporate Partners, and represent CFSC to a variety of stakeholders and partner organizations. The Development Manager will also lead development administration including our CRM, EveryAction. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional to join the organization to help grow CFSC’s unrestricted revenue while advancing a more fire resilient California. The position is eligible for telework arrangements in California. Occasional presence in the Sacramento office is required (approximately 1-2 times quarterly), as well as the ability to travel for meetings and events throughout California (approximately 4-6 times a year). This is a full-time permanent position supported by unrestricted revenue. The Development Manager will play a key role in helping CFSC achieve its annual fundraising goals to sustain and grow the organization’s fund development program.

• *Compensation & Benefits**

Annual salary range is $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience. Starting salary will not exceed $85,000. The California Fire Safe Council is committed to supporting employee wellbeing and fostering a collaborative, flexible, mission-driven work environment.

• *CFSC Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Currently Includes**

• Medical, dental, vision insurance contributions

• 401(k) retirement plan match
• 15 paid vacation days during first year + 2 personal days
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Flexible scheduling options & telework opportunities
• One-time onboarding stipend to support remote or hybrid workspace setup

Employee benefits may change over time based on organizational needs and budget.

• *Responsibilities

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