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Director of Fund Development

( California | Remote )

About the Organization

Soaring Spirits International (SSI) advances a comprehensive, four-pillar approach to supporting widowed people through direct services, family resources, professional grief literacy, and a growing public health initiative. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices and delivered through thoughtfully designed virtual and in-person programs that foster connection, resilience, and forward movement.

SSI is a secular, inclusive organization guided by the values of Hope, Inclusion, Kindness and Compassion, Validation, and being a Force for Good for Widowed People. We believe in the power of community, education, and advocacy to change how widowhood is understood and supported, and we act with intention to ensure widowed people experience dignity, agency, and meaningful connection.

Job Description

Position salary range:  $110,000-$130,000

Position reports to:  CEO

This role represents a pivotal moment for SSI. The Director of Fund Development will be the first hire of this kind for a mid-sized, rapidly growing nonprofit and will play a central role in shaping fundraising strategy, infrastructure, and fundraising culture in alignment with SSI’s mission and values.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is designed for a strategic, relational leader who thrives in a nimble, fast-paced, community-centered, environment.

What Makes This Role Unique
This is an opportunity for a visionary builder to make a lasting mark—designing and executing a comprehensive, long-range fundraising strategy that helps transform how widowed people are supported, rather than maintaining the status quo.

This is a foundational leadership role, not a replacement position.

You will work alongside a small but mighty, deeply mission-driven team that collaborates closely and carries multiple responsibilities.

SSI is experiencing significant growth with exponential potential; this role ensures funding strategy and infrastructure evolve alongside expanding impact.

SSI is transitioning from Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce; expertise in both systems is highly valued, with a strong emphasis on Salesforce-forward thinking.

As funding streams increase, this role will build and lead a fund development team over time.

This position is part of a broader cultural narrative changing how widowed people are supported across communities nationally and globally.

Contact email for applicants  michele@soaringspirits.org

Link to apply or for additional info  soaringspirits.org