Development & Communications Manager

Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Development & Communications Manager leads the day-to-day implementation and growth of LYRIC’s fundraising and donor engagement strategies. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Manager advances LYRIC’s culture of grassroots fundraising, youth-adult partnership, and social justice-aligned philanthropy. The Manager oversees individual giving, institutional fundraising, donor stewardship, events, communications, and development operations while building systems that support sustainable revenue growth and organizational impact.

The Development & Communications Manager: (1) implements LYRIC’s annual fundraising strategy across individual, institutional, and grassroots revenue streams; (2) manages and expands donor, funder, and community relationships; (3) oversees development operations, systems, and reporting; (4) supervises the Development Coordinator; and (5) collaborates across the organization to ensure fundraising and communications efforts reflect LYRIC’s values and youth leadership model.

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of verifiable nonprofit fundraising experience, including individual and institutional fundraising
• Demonstrated success managing donor relationships and contributing to organizational revenue growth
• Experience securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts through multiple fundraising channels
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices, donor engagement strategies, and grassroots fundraising models
• Experience working with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, donor correspondence, and public presentations
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strategic thinker who can translate organizational goals into actionable fundraising plans
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of LYRIC
• Passion and commitment to fostering healthy LGBTQQ+ youth and ability to work within protocols that prioritize youth development principles and organizational capacity
• Knowledge of youth issues, particularly those affecting LGBTQQ+ youth
• Commitment to youth development, social justice, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression principles and practices
• Experience and competencies working in multiracial, multicultural environments
• Ability to interact with colleagues, youth participants, donors, board members, funders, and community stakeholders in a professional and effective manner

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising staff, managing projects, or leading cross-functional initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of LYRIC’s annual development plan in partnership with the Executive Director, supporting approximately $5 million in annual revenue goals
• Identify, cultivate, and pursue new funding opportunities, with particular focus on expanding non-government revenue sources
• Support institutional fundraising efforts, including foundation, government, and corporate proposals, reports, and relationship management
• Develop and implement grassroots fundraising strategies that align with LYRIC’s mission, community engagement practices, and youth leadership model
• Monitor fundraising performance, revenue projections, and progress toward annual goals
• Develop and implement donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with supporters
• Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including mid-level and major donors
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors
• Increase participation in monthly giving and major donor programs through targeted engagement strategies
• Oversee donor acknowledgements, stewardship activities, and relationship management processes
• Represent LYRIC at donor meetings, community events, and external gatherings
• Lead planning and execution of Pride Pour and other donor cultivation events that collectively generate at least $100,000 annually
• Coordinate event logistics, sponsorships, donor engagement opportunities, and volunteer participation
• Support organizational visibility and community engagement efforts through fundraising and outreach events
• Collaborate on fundraising communications that align organizational messaging with development goals
• Support the creation of donor-facing materials, campaigns, annual reports, appeals, newsletters, and stewardship communications
• Ensure LYRIC’s fundraising communications authentically center youth voice, leadership, and community impact
• Work collaboratively with staff, youth leaders, and community stakeholders to tell compelling stories that inspire investment in LYRIC’s mission
• Participate in organizational planning, retreats, staff meetings, and cross-departmental initiatives
• Contribute to a workplace culture grounded in learning, leadership, allyship, social justice, and sustainable impact
• Oversee donor database management and reporting, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance
• Develop and maintain development systems, policies, procedures, and workflows that support organizational effectiveness
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, reconciliation, grant tracking, and audit preparation
• Build fundraising capacity among staff, youth leaders, and Board members through training, coaching, and engagement opportunities
• Supervise and support the Development Coordinator through regular coaching, goal setting, and professional development
• Manage consultants, vendors, and external partners as needed
• Attend agency staff meetings, Board meetings, retreats, and organizational gatherings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $800 annual health & wellness cash supplement
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings including $1,000 optional employee-choice professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance including full coverage of medical, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic insurance for employees
• Optional Health FSA and Commuter Benefits with employee contributions
• 403(b) retirement plan, including up to 4% employer matching
• 19 holidays observed including employee birthday and 5 days for winter break
• 19 vacation days, 18 sick days, 1 personal day, 3 days of critical incident leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, and 5 days of paid jury duty

What This Job Offers

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