The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an effective, membership-based nonprofit organization working to promote bicycling for everyday transportation. We are looking for a seasoned, highly motivated individual to direct the Coalition's diverse fundraising efforts in support of our advocacy and programmatic work.
- Hours: Full-time position. Position will entail some work on weeknights and weekends.
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Manages: A dynamic staff of 3-4 individuals focused on development, membership, and volunteer engagement
This is an opportunity for someone who is a proven fundraiser and passionate about making San Francisco a better place to live, work, play, and, of course, bicycle. While the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has diverse and strong income streams, opportunities exist for even greater growth and diversification of our revenue. We are looking for a strong, creative leader in the fundraising field who will help our organization grow to the next level.
Primary responsibilities include, but not are limited to, the following:
• Overseeing & increasing our major gifts program;
• Expanding foundation grant funding;
• Collaborating with our Membership Manager to grow our membership, particularly in the areas of business membership and monthly sustainers;
• Collaborating with our Events Manager on major fundraising events throughout the year;
• Overseeing & expanding our corporate sponsorship program;
• Assessing opportunities for income growth and diversification;
• Leading an effective team focusing on membership growth, event management, and volunteer engagement efforts;
• Working directly with our Board of Directors, key supporters and sponsors, as well as organizational partners;
• Setting up effective systems and structure to support fundraising efforts;
• Playing an active role in budgeting and forecasting.
Strong candidates will demonstrate the following key qualifications:
• Have at least 5 years of development experience, including major donor cultivation, grant writing, corporate sponsorship solicitation, direct mail communications, online fundraising, and event management;
• Have at least 2 years experience at a membership-based organization;
• Have a deep passion for the SF Bicycle Coalition's mission;
• Demonstrated track record of successful project planning and strategy implementation;
• Be an excellent communicator;
• Demonstrated track record of managing an effective team;
• Be highly organized and capable of implementing effective structures and systems
• Have CRM Software experience, preferably with SalesForce;
• Possess excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
• Have budgeting and forecasting experience.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is to be determined, depending upon experience. Full-time, exempt position with a strong package of benefits.
