Fundraising Manager

Davis Street; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Street is seeking a Fundraising Manager to plan and execute comprehensive fundraising programs supporting our mission and revenue goals. You will lead donor relations, organize major events, and coordinate campaigns, reporting to the CEO and collaborating with leadership and the Board.

You will supervise an external staffer for database management, ensure professional donor communications, and drive strategies to grow revenue while preserving donor confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising or related roles.
• Experience managing donor relationships and fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge) preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor information
• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and major fundraising initiatives.
• Communicate and build relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective donors.
• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns and other fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Collaborate with leadership and Board members to support fundraising efforts.
• Track fundraising performance and report results to executive leadership and the Board.
• Manage and maintain the donor database (CRM), ensuring accurate tracking of donor activity and contributions.
• Supervise an external support staff member for database management.
• Ensure timely and professional donor communications, including acknowledgments and follow-ups.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and expand the donor base.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign management

Communication

Organization

CRM experience

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Raiser's Edge

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and executing fundraising programs to support Davis Street’s mission and revenue goals. This includes individual giving, corporate sponsorships, major donor engagement, annual campaigns, and fundraising events.This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and supervises a staff member. The Fundraising Manager works closely with the Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders to design and implement effective fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and oversee fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and major fundraising initiatives
• Communicate and build relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and community partners
• Manage and develop a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective donors
• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns and other fundraising efforts
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals
• Collaborate with leadership and Board members to support fundraising efforts
• Track fundraising performance and report results to executive leadership and the Board
• Manage and maintain the donor database (CRM), ensuring accurate tracking of donor activity and contributions
• Supervise an external support staff member for database management
• Ensure timely and professional donor communications, including acknowledgments and follow-ups
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and expand the donor base
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising or related roles
• Experience managing donor relationships and fundraising campaigns
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge) preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor information
• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street