Senior Major Gifts & Donor Relations Manager — Bay Area

Summer Search Bay Area; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Search Bay Area in Oakland is hiring a Senior Donor Relations Manager to lead a major gifts portfolio and deepen relationships with individual donors capable of five- to six-figure gifts. The role requires 4–5 years of related fundraising experience and a proven ability to craft personalized stewardship plans.

Based in Oakland or nearby offices, you will drive pipeline development and generous philanthropy, collaborating with the programs team to translate impact into compelling donor

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related fundraising experience with major gifts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to plan personalized stewardship and growth strategies for a donor portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a major gift portfolio capable of five- to six-figure gifts.
• Develop personalized stewardship plans for individual donors.
• Lead pipeline management and growth planning to expand donor giving.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Donor stewardship

Job description

Summer Search Bay Area in Oakland is hiring a Senior Donor Relations Manager to lead a major gifts portfolio and deepen relationships with individual donors capable of five- to six-figure gifts. The role requires 4–5 years of related fundraising experience and a proven ability to craft personalized stewardship plans.

Based in Oakland or nearby offices, you will drive pipeline development and generous philanthropy, collaborating with the programs team to translate impact into compelling donor