Senior Development Manager

Careers In Nonprofits•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Development Associate for a mission-driven nonprofit organization in San Francisco. This is an opportunity for an experienced development professional to support donor stewardship, fundraising operations, Salesforce reporting, and gift administration while helping create an exceptional donor experience. This is a Temporary to Permanent, Hybrid opportunity in San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

Approximately 4–6 years of progressively responsible nonprofit development experience.
Experience working within an established Development or fundraising department.
Strong donor service and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate warmly and professionally.
Excellent writing skills, including experience preparing donor correspondence and acknowledgments.
Proficiency with Salesforce or another donor database, including reporting and data management.
Experience with gift processing, reconciliation, and maintaining accurate donor and financial records.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to investigate issues, solve problems independently, and use good judgment about when to ask for guidance.
A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine interest in supporting a mission-driven organization.
Positive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and service-minded personality.
Enjoys helping donors, anticipating what needs to happen next, and finding solutions rather than waiting for direction.
Comfortable wearing multiple hats, balancing competing priorities, and working collaboratively on a small team.
Strong judgment, accountability, and responsive communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce NPSP or Nonprofit Cloud.
Familiarity with fundraising platforms such as OneCause, Funraise, or similar tools.
Experience with complex gifts, grant administration, annual giving, direct mail, or digital fundraising campaigns.
Background in fundraising analytics, event coordination, or process improvement.
Experience supporting donor communications and fundraising reporting.

Responsibilities

Respond to donor questions, prepare personalized acknowledgments and tax letters, and ensure donors receive timely, thoughtful service.
Support annual giving campaigns, donor communications, event invitations, registration, and follow-up.
Maintain accurate donor records, generate reports and mailing lists, monitor fundraising activity, and help improve database processes.
Coordinate gift processing, including complex gifts, and work with Accounting to reconcile records and resolve discrepancies.
Track grant deadlines, maintain records, and help coordinate grant reporting and required documentation.
Organize fundraising materials, manage timelines, and collaborate with Development, Finance, Communications, and other teams to keep projects on track.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, data accuracy, reporting, and the overall donor experience.