Annual Fund Manager

Catholic Charities East Bay; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities East Bay is seeking an Annual Fund Manager to advance donor acquisition, retention, and growth. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will design and implement multi-channel campaigns, manage donor communications, and collaborate across departments to advance the organization’s mission.

You will analyze fundraising data, coordinate campaigns and events, and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors, including stewardship and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and fundraising experience.
• 2+ years in fundraising or development roles (annual giving, donor stewardship, events).
• Experience with CRM systems and donor databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies across channels.
• Coordinate donor appeals, segmentation, and follow-up.
• Plan fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with departments to align fundraising with programs.
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing donors.
• Analyze fundraising data to improve campaigns.
• Support grant and sponsorship efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Donor communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Position Summary: Catholic Charities East Bay seeks a dynamic and self-motivated Annual Fund Manager to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Annual Fund Manager will work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and growth. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and a commitment to Catholic Charities East Bay’s mission of serving the most vulnerable in our communities.

Position Summary: Catholic Charities East Bay seeks a dynamic and self-motivated Annual Fund Manager to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Annual Fund Manager will work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and growth. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and a commitment to Catholic Charities East Bay’s mission of serving the most vulnerable in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute annual fundraising strategies, including direct mail, online giving, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute donor appeals and campaigns, including segmentation, messaging, and follow-up communications.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities.
• Work cross-departmentally to integrate fundraising efforts with programmatic initiatives and communications strategies.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors, ensuring effective stewardship and recognition.
• Analyze fundraising data to evaluate the success of campaigns and make recommendations for future strategies.
• Support grant and sponsorship efforts as needed, in collaboration with the development team.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of fundraising/development experience which can include Annual giving campaigns, individual donor fundraising, direct mail and email appeals, donor stewardship and retention, fundraising events, and donor database/CRM systems.
• Must have a valid CA Drivers License/ Insurance & a working vehicle.
• Experience working with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRM platforms) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and other departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities East Bay.