Development and Engagement Manager

Position Summary

The Development and Engagement and Manager plays an important role in furthering West Marin Fund’s mission through designing, managing and implementing development and engagement strategies to mobilize resources, diversify and expand funding sources, and establish systems to streamline and enhance fundraising effectiveness. The Development and Engagement Manager works closely with and reports to the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate brings a solid background in development, strong communication and relationship building skills and a strategic mindset. Familiarity with community foundations and the coastal communities of West Marin is highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Planning

• Manage the annual process to define development goals and strategies
• Develop and maintain systems for managing, tracking and reporting on implementation of development goals, with attention to continuous improvement
• Create and manage processes for alignment of program, fundraising and outreach activities — to help ensure consistency in purpose, priorities, scheduling, audience engagement and messaging.

Donor Management

• Develop and implement strategies for mid-level, first-time individual donors and new prospects; conduct research; update database records; track and report on results
• Working closely with relevant staff and consultants, develop, manage and coordinate the strategy, content, and schedule for end-of-year and summer fundraising campaigns
• Work closely with the Fund Associate to ensure acknowledgment letters for contributions are accurate and sent out in a timely manner; draft personalized messages for donors as needed
• Partner with and support the Fund Associate to enhance the Steward Program and increase Steward activity and results
• Track and report on agency-wide fundraising efforts to support fundraising priorities, maximize results and strengthen donor engagement

Institutional Funding

• Identify, research and track opportunities for institutional funding, particularly private foundations
• Submit timely grant applications and reports, incorporating relevant input from finance, fundraising and program staff
• When needed, collaborate with nonprofits serving West Marin to increase value and impact of funding applications.

Communications and Outreach

• Manage Engagement Committee meetings (e.g. setting agenda, scheduling, taking notes, etc.)
• Collaborate with West Marin Fund’s communications and design consultants to implement a variety of communications across platforms, such as e-newsletters, donor updates, reports, and stories of program impact.
• Partner with Operations Manager to ensure the coordinated management of donor events, including event logistics

General

• Maintain constructive working relationships within the organization, among donors and advisors, and with other key stakeholders.
• Help ensure that daily communications and development operations are in alignment with organizational goals, governing policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Actively support or manage the implementation of evaluation methods and procedures to measure effectiveness of fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as required

This position description reflects the general scope of responsibilities and may be adjusted, at the organization’s discretion, to support its mission and respond to evolving priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

• Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a professional capacity in fundraising and communications

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of fundraising principles, donor relations, and stewardship, with knowledge of best practices and protocols in development.
• Demonstrated success in building and sustaining strong, diverse relationships with community members and donors that leads to increased giving.
• Ability to engage in non-judgmental conversations about giving, based on empathy, respect and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in range of communications platforms; experience in successful grant writing preferred.
• Technologically savvy with proficiency in MS Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), plus experience using databases, presentation software, shared project management and remote meeting tools.
• Experience with CRM software.
• Working knowledge and/or proficiency across a range of communication platforms preferred, including social media, email marketing, content management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Knowledge of rural communities in California, with knowledge of West Marin preferred.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with ability to take initiative, accept direction and seek guidance.
• Bilingual English Spanish preferred.
• Emotional maturity, with a proven ability to build collaboration at all levels. Team player.
• Excellent attention to detail with track record of achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for values-based work.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.

Remote Work: Presence in Point Reyes essential. Some flexibility for remote work.

Employees must reside or plan to reside in the Bay Area, California.