Development Manager (Supervisory)

About Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice.

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths. Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs.

In 2020, CAA was one of the founding organizations of Stop AAPI Hate (SAH), a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). SAH strives to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

Position Overview

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing Chinese for Affirmative Action’s (CAA) fundraising goals. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager manages the execution of annual and long-term development strategies that sustain and grow CAA’s base of supporters. This position is responsible for managing fundraising, cultivating donor relationships, organizing events and overseeing key aspects of donor communications and operations. The Development Manager works closely with the Development team at CAA and Stop AAPI Hate, mobilizes staff across the organization, and external partners to inspire broad and deep support for CAA’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Acquisition and Engagement

• Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline by identifying, cultivating and stewarding individual donors.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to develop programming and tailored strategies to engage and retain supporters.
• Perform prospect research and donor analysis to inform fundraising strategies.

Communications

• Develop compelling narratives and messaging to support fundraising campaigns and donor outreach.
• Partner with communications staff to ensure fundraising materials align with CAA’s messaging and brand.
• Manage quarterly fundraising campaign appeal plans through multimedia channels (mail, email, social)
• Oversee the development of donor-facing materials and assets including appeals, acknowledgements, impact updates, and donor outreach.

Events Management

• Manage the planning and execution of in person and virtual development events including donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Source and hire vendors as needed for events.
• Oversee logistics, vendors, volunteers, and staff participation to ensure successful events.
• Manage and track budgets, expenses, and revenues related to events.

Gift Processing and Database Management

• Oversee timely donor acknowledgement and stewardship communications.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of donor records through regular data hygiene and reporting.
• Collaborate with the AACRE Capacity team to ensure smooth gift processing and donor documentation.
• Track fundraising metrics, providing regular updates and reports to the Development Director and senior leadership.

Staff Supervision

• Oversee and manage the CAA Development Coordinator, including assigning and directing work, setting clear expectations, providing guidance and coaching, identifying training needs, offering regular feedback and ensuring team members meet their objectives and deadlines.
• Manage team members’ professional development plans, conduct performance evaluations, make recommendations for corrective counseling if necessary, and address conflicts
• Foster regular communication and collaboration among team members and establish processes that allow for direct feedback and positive team work.

Other Duties

• Perform administrative duties as required for position.
• Perform other development and fundraising duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization.
• Contribute to a positive work environment in alignment with organizational values.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fundraising, development and/or donor relations preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven track record in successfully managing fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including donor-facing writing such as appeals, acknowledgement letters and annual reports.
• Experience managing a donor database/CRM and utilizing other fundraising tools.
• Ability to track, analyze and report on fundraising metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with donors, board members, volunteers, and staff.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Commitment to CAA’s mission, values, and equity principles.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work in person for meetings, gatherings, or events, as needed

Other Details

Reports to: Director of Development

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. At least 2 days/week in office. Occasional nights and weekends

Supervisor Duties: Yes

Location: San Francisco office. Eligible for hybrid work. Must be based in SF Bay Area.

Deadline: Open until filled. Initial deadline November 17, 2025

To Apply

Apply by uploading a resume and cover letter to this link: https://bit.ly/CAADevManager2025. In the cover letter, highlight your fundraising experience and describe your interest in this position and CAA. Please note that incomplete applications that do not include cover letters and resumes will not be considered.

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Staff hired by CAA will be employees of AACRE.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities to apply.

AACRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified candidates for employment regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, arrests or conviction records, or veteran status.

Please visit https://caasf.org/jobs for more information.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits, which include 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage; employer-funded health reimbursement account; paid time off; and professional development stipend.

Cantonese or Mandarin speaking proficiency desired.