Development Manager

Overview

Development Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, USA at Los Angeles Waterkeeper

Los Angeles Waterkeeper (LAW), a dynamic environmental nonprofit organization that fights for the health of the region’s waters and communities, is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized individual with strong skills and experience with individual giving to join our team as Development Manager
. This position will work alongside LAW’s Managing Director to support fundraising administration, events, individual donor prospecting and cultivation. Candidates should have experience in individual fundraising, written communications (donor appeals), and have strong project management skills. This position will work under the Managing Director and actively collaborate with the Communications Manager, Development Manager (Institutional Giving), Community Engagement Manager, and other key staff.

Professional or volunteer experience within an environmental organization preferred.

Start Date – As soon as possible, with a target start by June 15, 2025

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Administration –Oversee the administration of fundraising systems and donor databases, including donation and pledge tracking, donor acknowledgements, dataanalysisand prospect research. Develop data-informedprospectand email lists.
• Individual giving
  -Partner with theManaging

  Director and Communications Manager to support fundraising appeals and donor cultivation activities. Oversee execution of LAWstewardship strategy and refine as needed.

  Support the development of donor collateral, including proposals and impact reports.

• Event Management –Support

  LAW’s key programmatic and fundraising events aimed at recruiting new donors, members and volunteers as well as educating and engaging the public and ecosystem partners in LAW’s work and critical water issues facing the LA region. In partnership with theManaging

  Director, event planning contractors, and other key staff, oversee project management and coordination ofevents aligned with various LAW campaigns and fundraising goals. Events include a signature annual event (Making Waves), eco salons / donor house party, research symposiums and other public convenings.

• Administrative support–Undertake administrative tasks related to position, such as developing reports to the LAW board of directors and committees;participating in staff meetings and activities; managing timesheets, workplanand budgets; recruiting and overseeing interns and volunteers as needed, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

The Development Manager will be a personable, creative, dynamic, well-organized, and highly motivated person with experience in fundraising and a strong interest in environmental protection. Preferred qualifications include:

• Minimum4years of experience with fundraising,budget and project management, eventplanningand coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex (environmental) policy issues into understandable and compelling language to inform and engage diverse communities.
• Skilled at project management includingability to develop and oversee timelines, tasklistsand budgets, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize goals in line with our strategic direction.
• Proficiency with fundraising and project management tools, ideally the Microsoft suite, Asana,Qgiv, and/or Bloomerang.
• Some work, academic or volunteer experience with environmental issuesa plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines, including displaying excellent problem-solving skills, organizational instincts, thoroughness with details, and commitment to following through with responsibilities.
• Ability to thrive in a small nonprofit environment where teamwork, creativity, and flexibility are valued.
• Commitment to DEI, helping promote a culture of equity and inclusion across the organization.

Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements

• Some evening and weekend work isrequiredfor events throughout the year.
• Travel within LA County and access to reliableautomobilerequired.
• Able to work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day and sit at a desk for extended periods; able to read a computer screen and manual…

Title: Development Manager

Company: Los Angeles Waterkeeper

Location: Los Angeles, USA

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