POSITION: Annual & Corporate Giving Development Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Development and External Affairs Officer

STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt

COMPENSATION: $65,000 to $75,000

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation

LOCATION: Sacramento, CA (this position is not eligible for full-time remote work)

JOB SUMMARY:

Development Manager provides support to the Chief Development & External Affairs Officer in the area of fundraising including developing relationships with donors, maintaining databases, managing correspondence, scheduling and preparing for meetings, organizing events, running reports, prepare external communications, researching and drafting funding opportunities, and representing the Center in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Make donor stewardship and creating a culture of philanthropy priorities throughout the organization.

2. Coordinate retention and growth of individual giving through annual giving campaigns, major gift cultivation, integrated marketing/fundraising campaigns, special events, and planned giving.

3. Develop meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers through direct phone and in-person contacts.

4. Enter and manage detailed donor history through the use of Raiser’s Edge database, continually updating and correcting records to maintain accurate contact and biographical information; develop reports to evaluate donor engagement (implement plan to note contacts, actions, etc).

5. Research and assist in drafting grant proposals and tracking.

6. Maintain foundation, corporation, and individual donor files.

7. Create monthly development reports and other database reports as needed.

8. Coordinate design, production of department mailing materials

9. Contact donors and provide excellent and timely customer service regarding donation issues (returned checks, credit card declines, incorrect payee, etc.).

10. Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate donors.

11. Facilitate our foundation grant program with research, grant writing and reporting.

12. Handle a variety of special projects and other related duties as assigned.

13. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with related policies

REQURIEMENTS:

1. Passion for the Center’s mission and work to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive and a commitment to follow all policies and procedures of the organization.

2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in marketing/communications/public policy/administration or relevant experience and three years of experience in a position that requires strong attention to detail and superior personal interaction with the public; four years of years direct experience may be substituted for formal education

3. Experience: A minimum of three years of professional experience in fundraising

4. Computer/Office Equipment Skills: Must have superior proficiency working with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams. Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar donor management and database software is strongly preferred.

5. Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Ability to speak/read/write/translate in one or more languages other than English is preferred.

6. Work Schedule: This position is primarily in-person at the Center’s Lavender Heights location. Flexibility is required to participate in regular evening and weekend events, meetings, and travel as necessary.

7. Access to reliable automobile transportation with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. This position will require travel throughout the Sacramento region and occasionally throughout California.

8. Physical Demands: The person in this position may be required to sit or stand for extended periods, move objects up to 50 pounds, ascend/descend stairs, operate office equipment, open and close filing cabinets and boxes, observe visitors, and communicate messages and tone by telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

9. Offer of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.

10. Employees must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

11. The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a drug free workplace; employees may be subject to a drug test.

12. Vaccination Requirement: We fully support COVID-19 vaccinations and are requiring new employees to have either proof of full vaccination, written notice of an upcoming vaccination appointment, or an approved medical or religious exemption. Documentation will be required prior to your first day of work.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

3. Work schedule: 9:30 to 6:00 PM on weekdays and evenings and weekend hours as needed

• Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ+ people

5. Enter and manage detailed donor history through the use of Raiser’s Edge database, continually updating and correcting records to maintain accurate contact and biographical information; develop reports to evaluate donor engagement (implement plan to note contacts, actions, etc).

6. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

12. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in an intersectional environment. Able to work independently and as part of a team.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive. We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical/mental condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

TO APPLY:

Please submit application materials through our career portal at saccenter.org/careers. No phone calls please. Posting will remain up until position is filled.