Hybrid Development Manager: Donor Relations & Events

Mission Graduates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Holiday/vacation time

Job summary

Mission Graduates in San Francisco is seeking a Development Manager to oversee donor relations, cultivation, and development operations. You will work with senior leaders to implement fundraising campaigns, manage the donor database, and coordinate events that engage supporters and communities.

The role emphasizes data-driven stewardship, monthly reports, and collaboration across development, marketing, and finance teams in a hybrid in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or donor relations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Salesforce or donor databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track the cultivation, growth, and giving of donors and corporate partners.
• Coordinate multi-channel fundraising campaigns and manage timelines.
• Oversee donor stewardship and gift acknowledgment within 48 hours.
• Lead monthly gift reconciliation and data integrity tasks.
• Support event logistics for major fundraisers and donor gatherings.
• Prepare monthly giving reports and dashboards for leadership and Board.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mission Graduates in San Francisco is seeking a Development Manager to oversee donor relations, cultivation, and development operations. You will work with senior leaders to implement fundraising campaigns, manage the donor database, and coordinate events that engage supporters and communities.

The role emphasizes data-driven stewardship, monthly reports, and collaboration across development, marketing, and finance teams in a hybrid in-office setting.