Senior Advancement Manager, Individual Giving

About Pacific Environment

Pacific Environment is a nonprofit organization committed to environmental protection, addressing climate change, and building equitable, sustainable societies. For over three decades, Pacific Environment has supported grassroots activism, strengthened communities, and led strategic campaigns and policy advocacy across the Pacific Rim. Learn more at pacificenvironment.org.

Position Overview

The Senior Advancement Manager, Individual Giving will lead the development and execution of strategies for cultivating individual donors, helping meet Pacific Environment’s growing $10M+ budget. The role includes managing individual donor relationships, multi-channel fundraising, online campaigns, and stewardship programs. Reporting to the Senior Advancement Director, the position offers a mix of strategic planning and hands-on donor management responsibilities.

• Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, or other U.S. West Coast locations.
• Salary Range: $95,000 – $105,000 annually, plus full benefits.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement

• Develop and manage annual and long-term strategies for individual giving to increase donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades.
• Cultivate relationships with major gift prospects, donors, and family foundations.
• Execute multi-channel fundraising efforts, including direct mail, online campaigns, and events.

Donor Communications & Reporting

• Create donor appeals, updates, impact reports, case statements, and tailored asks.
• Design and implement a robust donor stewardship program, ensuring recurring giving and recognition efforts.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to manage online fundraising, including at least four annual appeals and year-end campaigns.

Data Management & Analytics

• Maintain donor records in the CRM system (EveryAction experience preferred), ensuring data integrity and providing donor analytics for strategy refinement.
• Track and report on fundraising metrics and results.

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with program staff and leadership to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.
• Assist with other advancement projects, including corporate giving initiatives, as needed.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in fundraising, with proven success in cultivating individual donors, including major gifts and online campaigns.
• Fundraising Goals: Demonstrated ability to manage and achieve annual fundraising targets of $1M+.
• Communication Skills: Strong storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in donor management systems (EveryAction preferred) and familiarity with data tracking and analytics.
• Organization & Planning: Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Passion: Commitment to environmental protection, climate justice, and equity.

Preferred Skills:

• Creativity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience developing strategies for corporate giving.
• Knowledge of climate change, environmental justice, or nonprofit advocacy.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Remote: Work-from-home flexibility, with potential travel to the San Francisco Bay Area or for organizational events.
• Schedule: Requires working West Coast Time Zone hours, with occasional evening or weekend availability.
• COVID-19 Policy: All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 annually.
• Full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible PTO, and parental leave.

Application Instructions

• Deadline: Applications encouraged by December 13, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
• To Apply: Submit your application via this link. For questions or assistance, email recruiting@pacificenvironment.org.

Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the environmental movement. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

No phone calls, please.