Director of Development

Location: Remote, New York City, or Oakland, CA Role Type: Full-time Compensation: $170,000 Reports to: Chief Growth Officer Visa sponsorship: Not available Hires remotely in: United States Experience: 8+ years - About the Role The Director of Development will lead Recidiviz ’s fundraising team and ensure that the organization has sufficient philanthropic capital to achieve our ambitious goals. They’ll raise largely unrestricted capital, often in rounds, which allows for strategic injections of capital for major impact opportunities. In the year ahead, this leader will secure $20M+ in philanthropic capital dedicated to supporting Recidiviz ’s expansion to new states and deeper impact. They’ll balance steady-state and big bet fundraising, securing transformational gifts alongside cultivating a broad base of funders. They’ll lead the fundraising team by setting strategy and vision for the team, pacesetting towards ambitious goals, and coaching and developing the team. And they will own Principal Gifts and relationships with our highest diligence funders, translating rigorous, data-driven impact into a compelling case for continued and expanded support. What Success Looks Like Raise $20M+ in new commitments in 2027 and is set up to raise $30M annually by 2030. Build a healthy philanthropic pipeline, steadily growing YoY revenue to match organizational growth. There’s a strategic balance of big bets and steady state fundraising. There’s a strategic mix of renewals and new funders