Position:
Development and Fundraising Manager (Full-time, Exempt) Reports to: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Salaried, ExemptLocation: San Diego, CA Organizational Culture and MissionGirls on the Run San Diego is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls* in 3rd-8th grade. And it’s so much fun! We teach life skills to help girls navigate life experiences, such as decision making, demonstrating respect, responsibility, working as part of a team, creating a support system, and self-confidence.We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Commitment to IDEAGirls on the Run has strategic imperatives to guide our inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) work.
These imperatives serve as a framework for our organization. We employ tactics and adopt evaluation measures to ensure the imperatives are intentionally embedded into every aspect of our organizational culture and operations. Girls on the Run San Diego is committed to IDEA work and providing an inclusive environment for participants, staff, board members, and the GOTRSD community. To learn more, visit : https://www.gotrsd.org/inclusion-diversityPosition SummaryThe Development and Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing the foundation to support management of fundraising streams and community partnerships.
The primary activities of this role include; individual and corporate donation management, lead for individual and corporate peer-to-peer fundraisers, grants management and writing, and event planning. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Fund Development (50%)
- Work in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to develop and implement an annual fund development plan
- Lead major fundraising campaigns and activities in collaboration with staff, Board of Directors, and committees
- Build organizational financial resources through a variety of fundraising efforts; develop new sources of income and maintain current revenue sources
- Manage task force and help build the framework for successful implementation and data migration into a new CRM platform
- Develop data analytic reports for monitoring of development strategy
- Assist peer-to-peer fundraisers with fundraising campaigns
Community Connections and Collaboration (20%)
- Attend and participate in community opportunities to promote GOTRSD
- Engage new donors, community partners, and corporate sponsors
- Maintain relationships with donors and implement ways of celebrating our donors
- Attend speaking engagements on behalf of GOTRSD in collaboration with the ED
Marketing and Communications (10%)
- Craft fundraising marketing materials
- Actively and routinely communicate with volunteers, donors, and GOTRSD community
- Develop marketing strategy around fund development
Volunteer Engagement (10%)
- Recruit volunteers for fundraising and event related activities
- Maintain all records related to volunteers
- Communicate with volunteers on a regular basis
Events Management (10%)
- Create and implement events that drive our fund development strategy
- Manage day of event and follow-up
- Collaborate with Board of Directors on board sponsored event
Work Environment and Physical Demands: This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with required time in office based on organizational needs. It requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time and frequent communication via phone, email, and video conferencing. It also requires the ability to assist in event set-up, execution, and clean-up. This position is hybrid and does require travel. Monthly office time with the team is required. Work schedule is flexible. We are looking for a candidate with:
- Education and/or experience in fundraising, grant writing, events management, or nonprofit sector
- Experience leading or managing successful fundraising campaigns of any size
- Understanding of local philanthropy network and proven success with relationship building
- Demonstrated success executing events of varying sizes
- Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences both internal and external
- Knowledge of database (CRM) management
- Proficient skills in Google Workspace, Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel locally within the San Diego area (mileage reimbursement applicable). Possible national travel once per year
- A meaningful commitment to leveraging the opportunities of this role to implement a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fundraising and development plan
If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not match 100% of the skills and experiences listed.Compensation & BenefitsThis is a salaried, exempt role offering a compensation range of $75,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience. In addition, GOTR San Diego is proud to offer employees a variety of health and quality of life benefits, including:
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision partially paid by GOTRSD)
- Life and A&D insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly internet stipend
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organization laptop issued
*Please note that the term girls is inclusive of all young persons who identify as female, non-binary, and/or transgender. The use of the term girls is not meant to only refer to cisgender girls.
