Fractional Chief Communications & Development Officer

Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Fundraising strategy ownership across multi-channel revenue growth and donor engagement, aligned with organizational goals and leadership priorities.

  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals
  • Strengthen and diversify revenue streams including individual giving, institutional philanthropy, sponsorships, campaigns, and partnerships
  • Support donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies

Job Description

Fundraising strategy ownership across multi-channel revenue growth and donor engagement, aligned with organizational goals and leadership priorities.

  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals
  • Strengthen and diversify revenue streams including individual giving, institutional philanthropy, sponsorships, campaigns, and partnerships
  • Support donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies
  • Partner with executive leadership and board members to strengthen fundraising participation and donor relationships
  • In partnership with Director of Marketing and Communications, develop donor-facing materials including fundraising campaigns, appeals, sponsorship decks, and impact communications
  • Monitor fundraising performance metrics and recommend strategic adjustments to improve effectiveness and sustainability
  • Oversee the day-to-day activities and workflow of a small communications and/or development team, ensuring alignment, accountability, and effective execution of priorities
  • Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to staff to support professional growth, leadership development and long-term career advancement while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
  • Develop and guide communications strategies that strengthen organizational visibility, credibility, and donor engagement
  • Shape compelling organizational storytelling that communicates mission, impact, and community outcomes
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ICA Fund

ICA Fund’s impact investing practice creates pathways for businesses to grow through active partnership, personalized advising, and flexible capital. Our approach catalyzes value that mainstream finance misses. In turn, these businesses create more vibrant, resilient communities with local jobs and shared wealth. ICA Fund is building the future of investing and proving that backing overlooked entrepreneurs delivers both social and financial returns. Join us.

Founded in 1996
Oakland, California, USA
89 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$803
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
6.1%
Social
15.4%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~89

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (2% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$2.7M
Last Raise
$1M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2025
    Grant
  • May 2024
    Grant • $1M
  • Apr 2023
    Grant • $1.7M