Donor Relations Manager: Strategy, Board Liaison & Impact

California Community Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

California Community Foundation seeks a Manager, Donor Relations to lead donor relations initiatives and support the DDR department with project management, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.

The role reports to the Vice President of Donor Relations and collaborates across the foundation to coordinate onboarding, staff training, and the preparation of board materials and presentations for key donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff guidance within the DDR department.
• Strong project management and process design capabilities.
• Ability to develop strategies and manage operational policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor relations initiatives to raise funds and strengthen relationships with constituents.
• Coordinate onboarding and staff training for the DDR team.
• Prepare board materials and presentations for governance and donor engagement.
• Serve as a project manager and thought partner to the VP of Donor Relations.
• Coordinate meetings and touchpoints with donors, prospects, foundation partners, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategy development

Constituent relationship management

Job description

California Community Foundation seeks a Manager, Donor Relations to lead donor relations initiatives and support the DDR department with project management, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.

The role reports to the Vice President of Donor Relations and collaborates across the foundation to coordinate onboarding, staff training, and the preparation of board materials and presentations for key donor relationships.