Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager
Location
Visalia, CA | United States
Job description
Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager
Visalia, California
Is remote? No
The Source LGBT+ Center
Visalia, CA
Website: http://www.thesourcelgbt.org
Posted: January 8, 2024
Contact Information
Name: Nick Vargas, Director of Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 559-429-4277 ext 5
Link to posting: https://www.thesourcelgbt.org/jobs
Job Description
Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager
Full Time, At-Will, Exempt
Pay: $66,600 to $74,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick time, employee assistance program.
Organization Overview: The Source LGBT+ Center is a prominent LGBTQ+ community center serving the Central Valley of California. We provide essential support services, resources, and educational programs to empower and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. As part of our ongoing commitment to the sustainability and growth of our organization, we are hiring for a Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager. The ideal candidate will be personable, calm, hyper-organized, skilled at relationship building, familiar with donor program operations, and accountable for results.
Salary and Benefits: The Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager position offers a competitive compensation package. In addition to competitive pay, The Source LGBT+ Center provides an industry-leading benefits package, including fully paid health insurance (Platinum PPO plan), vision, dental, life insurance, EAP, retirement plan with an organizational contribution, generous amounts of paid time off including all major holidays, the last Monday of each month, the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Partial remote work possible after a 90 day probationary period (typically 1 day per week). Professional development opportunities and personal development opportunities are also provided.
Position Summary: The Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies and donor engagement processes to sustain and increase the revenue of The Source LGBT+ Center. They will be a champion for the mission, programs, events, and initiatives of The Source. This individual will have the key role of managing all aspects of our organization's fundraising efforts including events such as Pride Visalia, Pride Walk, Drag Queen Bingo and the Annual Gala. They will also create and execute the donor relations programs in partnership with the Director of Development and Marketing & Communications Manager. This includes engaging with existing donors and prospecting and developing new supporters. In partnership with the Executive Director and the Director of Development, they will manage the operations of the ongoing $5 million dollar capital campaign, “Build to Belong.” Additionally, they will maintain our donor database, CRM, and fundraising platforms. This position reports to and is under the direction of the Director of the Development Department.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the staff to ensure The Source carries out its mission, vision and strategic plan
- Actively engage donors, sponsors, funders, and prospective supporters with The Source
- Represent The Source in internal and external meetings
- Financial Supporter Relations & Stewardship
- Identify and cultivate individual donors, sponsors, and other financial supporters
- Maintain, facilitate, and create positive relationships with financial supporters through correspondence, thank you letters, appeals, meaningful conversations, and data entry of donor information and donations
- Actively promote monthly donor program, major donor program, and legacy donor program
- Promote and confirm matching gifts
- Maintain donor database and run donor data reports as needed
- Process donations and prepare acknowledgment letters and other correspondence including year-end tax letters
- Work with the Source’s Office Manager, CPA, or other financial professionals to ensure revenue tracking and reporting follows industry standards and aligns with The Source’s bookkeeping methods.
- Create donor/sponsor solicitation and recognition materials
- Contact donors/sponsors and provide excellent and timely customer service regarding donation issues (returned checks, credit card declines, contact information, etc.)
- Lead in the planning and implementation of fundraising events, including Pride Visalia, Drag Queen Bingo, Annual Gala, Give Out Day, and the Pride Walk (formerly AIDS Walk Visalia)
- Develop and work with the event committees
- Assist with soliciting silent and live auction items for each event
- Coordinate and host quarterly donor recognition events for monthly, major, and legacy donors
- Assist Development Director with building, maintaining, and cultivating relationships with corporate sponsors
- Manage relationships and oversee work with vendors, contractors, volunteers, and community partners as needed
- Help create and manage department budgets for events and fundraising costs
- Communications & Marketing
- Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager to develop fundraising and event marketing strategies
- Document impact statements, donor testimonials, program photos, etc. to tell our story through communication channels in partnership with the Communications and Marketing Manager
- Coordinate design, production, and distribution of fundraising appeals including year-end appeals in partnership with the Communications and Marketing Manager
- Collaborate on content ideas for website development, design, and updates with the Communications and Marketing Manager
- Assist the Communications and Marketing Manager with the development of marketing materials for events, programs, and donor materials, including annual reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or STEM field of study
- Significant work experience in a donor/fundraising role or 4+ years of sales or relationship management
- Demonstrated experience in soliciting individual gifts of $500 to $5,000
- Demonstrated experience in soliciting corporate sponsorships of $1,000 to $20,000
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Project management or event management experience
- Familiarity with social media management tools, content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), Google Suite, Mailerlite, Txt Signal, and analytics platforms
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
- Valid CA drivers license and safe driving record as use of personal vehicle is required. Mileage reimbursement available.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to safely lift 50 pound
Application Process
To apply for the Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager position, please submit a resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. Please include two references who can speak to your work experience.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application Deadline: 2/9/24 at 12:00pm Pacific Time
Target Start Date: 4/15/23
The Source is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined in federal, state, or local laws.
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