Campaign Project Manager

Feeding San Diego • San Diego, CA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to help shape and execute a transformational campaign that will strengthen Feeding San Diego’s impact for decades to come. The Campaign Manager will be the connective tissue that keeps the campaign organized, energized, and moving forward. The Campaign Project Manager will play a central role in coordinating and driving the success of Feeding San Diego’s multi-year $50 million Capital Campaign. This position is responsible for managing the campaign’s day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment between staff, board members, campaign volunteers, and external partners. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive project manager who thrives in a mission-driven environment and can keep a complex, high-stakes campaign moving forward with clarity and precision. This role does not focus on frontline fundraising or solicitation; instead, it ensures the infrastructure, systems, and coordination needed for campaign success.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, development operations, campaign management, or related fields.
• Nonprofit experience, especially in development or advancement.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship and fundraising best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking paired with operational execution.
• High emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solving and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to Feeding San Diego’s mission and values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices
• Passion for and commitment to Feeding San Diego’s mission to alleviate hunger and food insecurity
• Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agency’s insurance carrier standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a capital campaign or major fundraising initiative preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master campaign plan, timeline, and milestones.
• Track progress toward goals and ensure timely completion of tasks by staff, board members, and campaign volunteers.
• Coordinate campaign committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, materials, and follow-up.
• Maintain a centralized system for campaign documentation, reports, and communications.
• Serve as the primary liaison between staff, board members, campaign counsel, and other partners.
• Support the CEO, Senior Director of Development, Directors, and board leadership with preparation for donor meetings, briefings, and campaign updates.
• Ensure campaign volunteers and committee have the tools, information, and support needed to be successful.
• Work with the development team to track campaign commitments, pledges, and progress using the CRM.
• Prepare regular campaign dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and confidential campaign records.
• Analyze campaign data to identify trends and inform strategy.
• Use AI tools to enhance insights, accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Support development and execution of prospective strategies, including identification, qualification, and cultivation planning.
• Conduct prospect research to inform engagement approaches and donor priorities.
• Partner with development staff to track prospect activity, next steps, and pipeline movement.
• Prepare prospect briefings, profiles, and strategy materials for leadership and volunteers.
• Support the development and execution of donor stewardship strategies to strengthen long-term engagement.
• Prepare timely acknowledgments, impact updates, and personalized donor communications.
• Track and manage stewardship activities to ensure consistent and meaningful donor follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop reports, stories, and materials that demonstrate campaign impact.
• Coordinate the development of campaign collateral, case statements, presentations, and donor materials.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all campaign-related communications.
• Support the creation of talking points, briefing documents, and follow-up materials for leadership and volunteers.
• Assist with planning and executing campaign-related events, tours, materials/proposals and small-group gatherings.
• Manage logistics, guest lists, and follow-up communications.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick, & company holidays; accrue 15 days of vacation in first year
• Learning & development and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed