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Director of Development Posted October 7, 2026 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 yearly ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Santa Barbara Education Foundation strengthens public education by connecting community resources with the needs and opportunities of students and educators throughout the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Through philanthropic investment, partnerships, programs, grants, and community engagement, SBEF helps create opportunities for students and educators that extend beyond what public funding alone can provide. SBEF is entering an important period of organizational growth and is focused on strengthening its fundraising capacity, measuring impact, developing sustainable community partnerships, and expanding philanthropic investment in Santa Barbara’s public schools. ABOUT THE POSITION SBEF is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead and grow the Foundation’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. The Director will build and manage a comprehensive, year-round development program designed to increase philanthropic investment in Santa Barbara’s public schools and strengthen long-term relationships with individuals, foundations, businesses, and community partners. This is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of SBEF’s growth by moving beyond primarily event- and campaign-driven fundraising toward a disciplined development program built around donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and increased giving. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, energized by building relationships and creating systems that support sustainable fundraising growth. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. The position is based onsite at SBEF’s office in the heart of Santa Barbara, with regular in-person work required for engagement with donors, community partners, Board members, and SBEF events. Key Responsibilities
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Vice President of Philanthropy Posted September 18, 2026 Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Location: Crazy Horse, South Dakota (on-site; approximately 40 miles from Rapid City) Salary: Approximately $150,000, commensurate with experience ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation (CHMF) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians. Its work centers on the Mountain Carving honoring Lakota leader Crazy Horse, along with the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center, and Crazy Horse Memorial University. The Foundation employs about 110 year-round staff plus 50+ seasonal employees, operates on a $13M+ annual budget, and is funded entirely through earned revenue and private philanthropy — it accepts no federal or state government funding. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Philanthropy will set the strategic vision for the Foundation's fundraising program and lead a development department of approximately 8–10 professionals toward an annual fundraising goal of $10 million and beyond. Because CHMF accepts no federal or state government funding, philanthropy is the engine that carries the mission forward. This is a builder's role — the incoming VP will clarify roles across the department, establish shared metrics and moves management practices, deepen the major gift pipeline, develop planned giving, and help prepare the organization for its next capital campaign, while working within a multi-stakeholder environment that includes the Board, founding family members, tribal partners, donors, and community leaders. Key Responsibilities
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply at this link For the best opportunity of being considered, please apply by September 30, 2026. Questions may be directed to Steven Byers via Steve.Byers@MoranCompany.com |