Senior Development Manager

cacairla; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off 12 days

Hybrid schedule

Expense reimbursements

Professional development

Job summary

CAIR-LA is seeking a Senior Development Manager in Anaheim, CA to lead comprehensive fundraising initiatives, donor development, digital fundraising strategy, and special events. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Development and works closely to implement CAIR-LA's annual fundraising plan.

You will oversee multi-channel campaigns, collaborate with Communications to produce campaign assets, manage a donor pipeline, and coordinate donor recognition, events, and planned giving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business/marketing or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-channel fundraising initiatives including annual appeals, events, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Communications to create campaign assets and donor materials.
• Lead donor stewardship programs, build a donor pipeline, and implement AI/automation where possible.
• Manage donor portfolio in coordination with the Director of Development.
• Oversee donor recognition programs and coordination of special events.
• Lead grant and foundation applications with the Institutional Giving team.
• Maintain a master donor communications calendar and secure sponsorships for events.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Grant writing

Team management

Digital fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Job description

Senior Development Manager

Work Location: Anaheim, CA

Term: Regular, Full-time

Position Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 commensurate with skills and experience

Generous Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance for employee & dependents, 3% employer matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 12 holidays, and temporary hybrid work schedule. Expense reimbursements available, professional development offered.

About the Role: The Senior Development Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing CAIR-LA's fundraising efforts including annual fundraising, donor development, digital fundraising plan and strategy and special events. The Senior Development Manager reports to the Director of Development and works closely with them to implement CAIR-LA's annual fundraising plan.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of multi-channel fundraising initiatives through annual fundraising appeals, events, and campaigns (includes digital campaigns, social media, direct mail, crowd funding, and other channels)
• Collaborate closely with the Communications team to create campaign assets including fundraising and program material
• Manage the overall work of the Development team in implementing a comprehensive donor stewardship program that involves building processes, a pipeline and stewardship practices for program fundraising -- leveraging AI and automations when possible
• Manage donor portfolio in collaboration with the Director of Development
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the donor recognition programs with support from the Donor Experience Manager
• Manage implementation and coordination of all special event activities including annual banquet, fundraisers, and donor events
• Oversee the implementation and promotion of a planned giving program
• Work alongside the Institutional Giving department and provide leadership and final sign off on grant and foundation applications
• Manage a master calendar to reflect the communication with donors, special events, and campaigns
• Secure sponsorship and advertisements for annual banquet and special events/programs
• Oversee the implementation of the monthly donor program to include maintenance/engagement of existing donors and expansion of new donors with support from the Development Coordinator
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field is preferred
• Certificate in fundraising such as CRFM or CRFE preferred
• 5-7 years of fund development experience required
• 3-5 years of managing fundraising staff experience required
• 5+ years of digital fundraising and platforms experience in the nonprofit sector
• Experience in social justice-oriented and/or nonprofit organizations preferred
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Must have strong initiative and demonstrate the ability to learn in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision
• Grant Writing and Overseeing experience with the goal to scale our funding
• Demonstrated experience of raising over 1 Million + for private funding from the community
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAIR-CA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.