Donor Relations Manager

Cityside · Oakland, CA · 3 wk ago

HybridManagementFull-time

About the role

The Donor Relations Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Oakland, CA. You’ll play a vital role in Cityside’s fundraising success by ensuring that our highest-level donors are meaningfully engaged through regular and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and by being a key part of the team growing Cityside’s major donor revenue.

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Development Associate, oversee the entire major donor portfolio, regularly evaluating it for balance, performance and growth opportunities.
Support all frontline fundraisers, especially Cityside’s Co-founders and Chief Development Officer, by developing engagement strategies and working with the Development Associate to manage follow-up actions.
Draft and produce donor correspondence, proposal materials, pitch decks, stewardship updates and other written communication.
Manage a personal portfolio of 75-100 donors currently giving or with the capacity to give $1,000+ annually. In collaboration with the Development Manager and Development Associate, identify members with the greatest potential for upgrade and develop a standardized qualification process for portfolio inclusion.
Effectively maintain and use donor data in our donor management system to inform strategies, track activity, and generate reports.
Support the development and growth of Cityside’s legacy giving activities including the launch of a new legacy giving society.
Take a lead role in planning and coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.

Qualifications

4 or more years of fundraising experience
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with donor management platforms and email marketing tools
Experience with fundraising operations, including moves management and donor pipeline tracking

What you'll do

In partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Development Associate, oversee the entire major donor portfolio, regularly evaluating it for balance, performance and growth opportunities.
Support all frontline fundraisers, especially Cityside’s Co-founders and Chief Development Officer, by developing engagement strategies and working with the Development Associate to manage follow-up actions.
Draft and produce donor correspondence, proposal materials, pitch decks, stewardship updates and other written communication.
Manage a personal portfolio of 75-100 donors currently giving or with the capacity to give $1,000+ annually. In collaboration with the Development Manager and Development Associate, identify members with the greatest potential for upgrade and develop a standardized qualification process for portfolio inclusion.
Effectively maintain and use donor data in our donor management system to inform strategies, track activity, and generate reports.
Support the development and growth of Cityside’s legacy giving activities including the launch of a new legacy giving society.
Take a lead role in planning and coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to commute to the Oakland office

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits