Remote Development Manager (Part-Time) — Fundraising & Partnerships

The Joy Culture Foundation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Joy Culture Foundation is seeking a part-time Development Manager to work with the Chief Development Officer to strengthen fundraising, donor engagement, and partnerships with local businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys building relationships, working independently, and contributing to the growth of a mission-driven nonprofit serving Chinese-speaking families in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Passion for community service and nonprofit work.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, partnerships, sponsorships, or nonprofit development preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Comfortable conducting outreach and developing relationships with individuals, businesses, and community organizations.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience working with Asian American, immigrant, or bilingual communities is a plus.
• Mandarin language skills strongly preferred; Cantonese or other Chinese language skills are also welcome.
• Experience with donor databases, fundraising platforms, CRM systems, or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support TJCF's overall fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategy.
• Manage donor communications, stewardship activities, and follow-up.
• Conduct donor outreach and help build and maintain long-term donor relationships.
• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities with local businesses, foundations, and community organizations.
• Support individual giving campaigns and donor programs, including the Visionary Donor Circle.
• Research grant opportunities and assist with grant applications, proposals, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate donor records, fundraising data, and activity tracking.
• Assist with fundraising events, community engagement activities, and donor-related events.
• Identify new opportunities to increase individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and other team members on fundraising projects and initiatives.

Job description

The Joy Culture Foundation is seeking a part-time Development Manager to work with the Chief Development Officer to strengthen fundraising, donor engagement, and partnerships with local businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys building relationships, working independently, and contributing to the growth of a mission-driven nonprofit serving Chinese-speaking families in the San Francisco Bay Area.