Sr Director of Philanthropy

San Marcos, California

TERI Inc. (Training, Education & Resource Institute)
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Company Description

TERI Inc. (Training, Education & Resource Institute) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and seniors with autism, developmental and learning disabilities since 1980. The agency specializes in serving individuals with complex needs and has been recognized as a model program in the State of California.


TERI is completing the transformational TERI Campus of Life, an active campus for individuals with developmental disabilities and expanding the development team in an exciting, critical phase of the agency's growth.


Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an experienced Sr Director of Philanthropy to join the TERI Development team at the TERI Campus of LIfe located in San Marcos, CA. This executive positioni will lead a cohesive team of major gift officers launching the Final Phase $55M Capital Campaign to complete this 20-acre resource for both the special needs community and the general public.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years Experience in highly relational major gift fundraising
  • Must have demonstrated Development Team leadership and 6-figure gift results
  • Must demonstrate successful results in previous multi-million dollar Capital Campaigns
  • Proficiency in Prospect Research, Donor Development, and Portfolio Management
  • Strong skills in Stewardship and relational fundraising
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience in the special needs community is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree, AFP certs or CFRE a plus

Please inquire directly to Dan DeSaegher, CDO at

Thank you

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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