or apply directly on LIFT's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days LIFT's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 71% of LIFT's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at LIFT
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from LIFT's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for LIFT.
About this role
The Development Director in Los Angeles will manage and execute fundraising efforts to meet revenue goals, working closely with the Executive Director and Development team. This role involves overseeing institutional fundraising, cultivating donor relationships, and leading strategic planning for revenue generation. The Director will also support communications and storytelling efforts to engage donors and promote the organization's mission.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of LIFT as an employer.
What you need
- 6-10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of Los Angeles's fundraising landscape
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Salesforce experience or experience with other fundraising databases
Nice to have
- Salesforce experience
What you get
- Employer-paid health care coverage (100% for employees, 75% for dependents)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan including an employer match contribution of up to 5% after one year
- Generous paid-time-off policy starting with 4 weeks in the first year (5 weeks in years 2-4, 6 weeks at 5+ years)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Partial cell phone coverage
- Pre-tax accounts for transit, health, and childcare benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided, but no specific salary mentioned for the candidate's experience level
- Role involves some evening and weekend work for events
- Hybrid work environment with in-office expectations
- Focus on community-centric fundraising may require adaptability
Summarised from LIFT's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by LIFT on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.