Catholic Charities East Bay seeks a visionary major gifts leader to serve as Director of Development. Please click to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.

Director will drive a bold fundraising strategy – one that diversifies revenue, identifies and cultivates high-capacity donors, and modernizes systems and processes, to sustain long-term growth. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder who intuitively understands what moves people to give and who brings genuine passion for programs that transform the lives of young people, families, and seniors in the community.

Catholic Charities East Bay (CCEB) helps people remain housed and obtain immigration legal services. It supports students and families in crisis from all cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, and faiths to overcome the barriers to well-being. CCEB strengthens communities through parish, community, and neighborhood development. In 2025, it served nearly 29,000 residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties at locations in Oakland, Richmond, and Concord. In 2026, it continues to walk alongside its neighbors as challenges continue to mount and is committed to meeting immediate needs while working toward lasting stability. CCEB’s work is rooted always in faith, compassion, and respect for human dignity.

CCEB considers itself a 90-year-old start-up and has the appetite and energy to innovate, experiment, and engage new generations of supporters. Under the leadership of a dynamic CEO, the organization has a wonderful history and is being “relaunched” to better convey impact, stories, and its place in the community.

CCEB has a committed staff of 50 and is governed by an active and engaged 11-person Board of Directors. Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development will lead a current department of three that will scale upon need. The organization’s operating budget is $9M, of which approximately $4M comes from contributed revenue and $5M from government contracts.

The Director of Development will play an integral part in strengthening and expanding the agency’s frontline fundraising programs and setting the groundwork to support the agency’s strategic vision. This includes increasing annual fundraising, building and stewarding a pipeline of major donors, creating strong systems and processes, and developing and mentoring the Development team.

We appreciate you sharing the position description with your network, and also any nominations you might have.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Lisa Grossman and Kevin Redick at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.