Development Manager

Family Violence Appellate Project•Oakland, CA

11d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FVAP is seeking a highly skilled development professional to join our dynamic team in a key fundraising role supporting social justice. The Development Manager will play a central role in advancing FVAP’s fundraising strategy, including major donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and event-based planning and fundraising. This strategic role helps sustain and expand the funding that makes FVAP’s legal advocacy possible. Working closely with the Executive Director and the Development and Grants Coordinator, the Development Manager will help grow and diversify funding for a $2M organization dedicated to advancing justice for survivors of domestic violence and gender-based abuse.

Requirements

Two or more years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience in major donor cultivation, corporate giving, and/or events management
Demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals through diverse funding streams for organizations with operating budgets between $2M–$5M
Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multi-year fundraising initiatives
Strong relationship-building skills and comfort meeting donors one-on-one
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with donor databases (Bloomerang or similar CRM preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and inclusive organizational practices
Commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence
Proficiency with standard office software and digital communication tools

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
Experience meeting directly with donors or managing donor portfolios
Experience working with Boards of Directors on fundraising
Experience developing annual reports or donor communication materials
Experience in legal aid, social services, or domestic violence advocacy organizations

Responsibilities

Fund Development Lead major donor cultivation, proactively identifying potential donors and representing FVAP at in-person and other meetings; conducting regular outreach in coordination with the Executive Director and board members to initiate and maintain giving relationships from individuals, foundations, and corporations to ensure achievement of fundraising goals
Support the development and lead the execution of individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies designed to increase engagement with recurring donors, major donors, and corporate partners
Attend all FVAP events and represent FVAP at grantor and donor events and other occasions to interact with current and potential supporters
Manage major donor and corporate giving programs in compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations
Expand and diversify FVAP’s donor base
Leading the planning and execution of FVAP’s Battle of the Bands fundraising event, which raises $100,000-150,000 annually, including cultivation and solicitation of corporate and individual sponsors, coordinating multiple vendors, performers, and volunteers, and leading the pre-event fundraising outreach to band members, giving networks, and FVAP’s existing donor base
Manage additional fundraising campaigns and events as needed
Partner with the Executive Director to develop and refine FVAP’s fundraising strategy
Implement the organization’s annual fundraising plan and associated revenue goals
Analyze fundraising performance and recommend improvements
Monitor philanthropic trends to identify new funding opportunities
Supervise and mentor the Development and Grants Coordinator
Support donor communications, grants coordination, and donor database management
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and engagement strategies to support fundraising efforts
Provide staff support for Board of Directors fundraising activities, including representing FVAP at Board-hosted donor events at least twice a year
Provide editorial and drafting support of the organization’s e-newsletter and other marketing content as needed
Support development of FVAP’s Annual Report
Champion a culture of philanthropy by keeping staff across departments informed on fundraising priorities, actively seeking their input and ideas, and creating space for team members to support development efforts in ways that align with their interests and capacity.
Completes special projects as assigned and required