Development Operations & Donor Engagement Specialist

South Coast Chinese Cultural Association; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Association in Irvine seeks a Development Specialist to strengthen fundraising operations, donor engagement, and grant support during a growth phase.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, you will manage the Bloomerang donor database, process gifts, acknowledgments, and reporting, while supporting individual giving, institutional grants, and major event sponsorships for SCCCA's cultural programs and 50th anniversary initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4 years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with databases/CRM systems and reporting.
• Ability to produce clear reports and data summaries.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCCCA's donor database, gift processing, acknowledgments, and reporting.
• Support individual giving, donor stewardship, grants, and sponsorships.
• Assist with institutional funding initiatives and fundraising events.
• Coordinate donor cultivation activities and communications.
• Collaborate with departments to improve systems and processes.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Donor relations

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomerang

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Association in Irvine seeks a Development Specialist to strengthen fundraising operations, donor engagement, and grant support during a growth phase.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, you will manage the Bloomerang donor database, process gifts, acknowledgments, and reporting, while supporting individual giving, institutional grants, and major event sponsorships for SCCCA's cultural programs and 50th anniversary initiatives.