5 jobs in Careers In Nonprofits

Do you have experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts from high-capacity donors?

Are you a relationship-driven fundraiser with a passion for technology, innovation, and mission-driven work?

We are currently in search of a Director of Philanthropy, Leadership and Major Gifts for the Computer History Museum (CHM). The position is Hybrid in Mountain View, CA. This is a Full-Time , Permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Nonprofit Museum

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid: 20-40% onsite)

POSITION TITLE: Director of Philanthropy, Leadership and Major Gifts

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent — Direct Hire

ANNUAL SALARY: $125-$150K

Is This Your Dream Job? From the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum is on a mission to decode technology — its computing past, digital present, and future impact. The Director, Major Gifts will play a key role in advancing this mission through strategic donor engagement and philanthropic partnerships. Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer, this individual will manage a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors ($25K+) , cultivate high-capacity prospects, and support the Museum’s annual fund, membership program, and campaign-related stewardship initiatives.

• Demonstrated success identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors resulting in significant philanthropic support
• Experience managing relationships with high-capacity donor prospects and building robust fundraising pipelines
• Strong ability to develop sophisticated donor strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including persuasive donor correspondence and proposals
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Knowledge of planned giving instruments preferred
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and the future impact of computing
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred

• Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 100 donor prospects with the capacity to give $100,000 or more
• Develop and execute donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major, annual, and planned gifts
• Partner with the Director of Philanthropy — Annual Fund and Membership to develop strategies for leadership-level annual fund support
• Write donor briefings, prepare correspondence, coordinate meetings, and support solicitation efforts
• Steward donor relationships and ensure meaningful ongoing engagement and recognition
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement long-term stewardship plans and donor communications
• Support leadership for the Museum’s Lifetime Giving Society and campaign prospect stewardship touchpoints
• Participate in cultivation and fundraising events to engage current and prospective supporters
• Serve as an ambassador for the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, and long-range vision
• Support additional fundraising initiatives and special projects as needed

We’d love to hear from you.

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.

Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA is hiring a Director of Philanthropy, Leadership and Major Gifts. This hybrid, full-time permanent role manages a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors ($25K+), building strategies to engage high-capacity prospects and advance the Museum’s fundraising programs.

The ideal candidate brings success in major donor cultivation, relationship management, and strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; a Bachelor’s degree is

Do you have experience leading multimedia production across digital, live event and exhibition environments?

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for technology and education?

We are currently in search of a Director of Video and Media Production for the Computer History Museum . This position is hybrid in Mountain View, CA .

ORGANIZATION: Computer History Museum

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

POSITION TITLE: Director of Video and Media Production

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent

SALARY RANGE: $130k – $140k

+Is This Your Dream Job?+ At the Computer History Museum, the mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. Through research, events, artifacts, and oral histories, CHM convenes, informs, and empowers people to shape a better future.

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the Director of Video and Media Production is responsible for shaping and executing interpretive and storytelling solutions for visitor and audience experiences across multiple platforms. This role leads the creative and technical direction of all video production, including live event capture, narrative storytelling, exhibition media, digital platforms, multimedia installations, and potential broadcast television.

• 5–7 years of direct multimedia production experience, ideally within educational, museum, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments
• Experience producing educational, museum, or nonprofit multimedia projects
• Strong experience with studio and remote video production, live audio recording, still photography, and multimedia editing
• Experience creating content for social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and similar channels
• Understanding of short-form storytelling, vertical video production, captioning strategies, audience engagement, and content optimization
• Ability to manage multi-camera productions, live event recordings, and on-location shoots
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, vendors, and freelance production teams
• Ability to translate complex subject matter into engaging, accessible media experiences for diverse audiences
• Experience collaborating with curatorial, exhibitions, education, marketing, communications, and development teams
• Strong technical proficiency operating and maintaining video production equipment, editing systems, and production workflows
• Experience mentoring junior production staff and supporting team development

• Develop interpretive and storytelling strategies across onsite, digital, and broadcast platforms
• Direct the conceptualization, production, and presentation of video content, including exhibition media, educational programming, marketing content, and storytelling features
• Lead and oversee the capture and presentation of live events, including lectures, panels, performances, and public programs
• Produce content for digital platforms, in-museum displays, multimedia exhibits, and social media channels
• Adapt long-form and event-based content into short-form, social-first video assets
• Collaborate across departments to create engaging, accessible, audience-centered content
• Manage production schedules, scopes, budgets, contractors, and deliverables
• Record and edit video and audio content for digital, onsite, and broadcast-quality experiences
• Oversee media asset management, production standards, workflows, and long-term preservation practices
• Mentor the Associate Media Producer and support professional development
• Research and implement new production tools, technologies, and workflows

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.

Careers In Nonprofits is seeking an Executive Director for an Affordable Housing nonprofit in Eureka, California. This on-site, full-time permanent role requires strong nonprofit leadership, grant management, and strategic program oversight to fulfill contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years as an Executive Director in community-based nonprofits, experience with community partnerships and funder engagement, and the ability to translate mission into measurable impact for