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Craigslist Foundation
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Development Manager, San Francisco, CA
Craigslist Foundation is currently seeking a talented and dynamic Development Manager to work closely with the Executive Director and Board and ensure the exciting growth of the Foundation by executing on a strategic development plan. The Development Manager will have primary responsibility for coordinating all organizational fundraising efforts and cultivating meaningful relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Executive Director and Board in support of fundraising; prepare regular reports about the status of prospect pipelines, revenue results, and strategic considerations
• Manage and collaborate with a grant writer to ensure that the solicitation and cultivation of corporate, foundation, and individual donors is done with the highest levels of quality, personalization, and relationship management
• Help to secure in-kind donations and explore the potential of social enterprises and other revenue-generating opportunities
• Conduct donor prospect research across the nonprofit landscape, effectively leverage the Craigslist Foundation community of users for fundraising purposes, and maintain a robust constituent database system
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following characteristics:
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising theory and practice, with a minimum of 2 years experience in fund development or a closely related field, such as sales and marketing
• Strong relationship management skills, with demonstrated success developing and cultivating relationships
• Commitment to the mission of Craigslist Foundation and passion for the power of community to advance the nonprofit sector
• Experience in entrepreneurial start-up organizations, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional multi-tasking capacities, and remain flexible in the face of changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A strong ability and interest in organizing, staying organized and keeping the details managed
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and Internet-based applications; experience with donor database management software a plus
• Experience with marketing communications and brand management a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
To Apply: Please email a résumé and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about the opportunity, to Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, at staff@craigslistfoundation.org, subject line “Development Manager.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Craigslist Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to pursue this exciting opportunity.
